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<p>Climate change poses serious environmental, social and economic challenges for societies with high dependence on fisheries for livelihoods and food security. Nonetheless, there is limited research on the vulnerability of inland fishing communities to climate change. This study assessed the vulnerability of fishing households to the impacts of climate change in two fishing districts. Primary data were collected from fishing households in Binga and Kariba Rural Districts. A total of 120 survey questionnaires were administered to 120 household heads who were purposively selected. The data obtained were used to construct a Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI). The findings signify that Binga Rural District showed greater vulnerability in terms of socio-demographic profile, livelihood strategies, social networks, health, water and natural disasters and climate vulnerability major components of the index, while Kariba Rural District was more vulnerable in terms of food. Furthermore, Kariba Rural District is more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and vulnerability despite showing lower exposure, sensitivity coupled with low adaptive capacity than Binga Rural District. The Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) identified the underlying drivers of vulnerability within communities, enabling comparisons between the two different communities. The findings of the index can help policymakers, stakeholders, the government and the community, to formulate tailored interventions and targeted support to address vulnerabilities effectively.</p>

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Vulnerability of inland small-scale fishing communities to climate change and variability: insight of Zambezi river basin, Zimbabwe

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    2025年7月3日

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  • Rodney T. Muringai,
  • Paramu L. Mafongoya,
  • Romano Lottering

摘要

Climate change poses serious environmental, social and economic challenges for societies with high dependence on fisheries for livelihoods and food security. Nonetheless, there is limited research on the vulnerability of inland fishing communities to climate change. This study assessed the vulnerability of fishing households to the impacts of climate change in two fishing districts. Primary data were collected from fishing households in Binga and Kariba Rural Districts. A total of 120 survey questionnaires were administered to 120 household heads who were purposively selected. The data obtained were used to construct a Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI). The findings signify that Binga Rural District showed greater vulnerability in terms of socio-demographic profile, livelihood strategies, social networks, health, water and natural disasters and climate vulnerability major components of the index, while Kariba Rural District was more vulnerable in terms of food. Furthermore, Kariba Rural District is more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and vulnerability despite showing lower exposure, sensitivity coupled with low adaptive capacity than Binga Rural District. The Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) identified the underlying drivers of vulnerability within communities, enabling comparisons between the two different communities. The findings of the index can help policymakers, stakeholders, the government and the community, to formulate tailored interventions and targeted support to address vulnerabilities effectively.