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Title: Households Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Variability Induced Water Stress on Downstream Kaduna River Basin
Authors: Chinwendu, O. C.
Sadiku, S. O. E.
Okhimamhe, A. A.
Keywords: Climate Variability
Water Stress
Vulnerability,
Adaptation
Issue Date: 2017
Publisher: American Journal of Climate Change
Citation: Chinwendu, O.G., Sadiku, S.O.E., Okhimamhe, A.O. and Eichie, J. O. (2017) Households Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Variability Induced Water Stress on Downstream Kaduna River Basin. American Journal of Climate Change, Vol. 6(2), 247-267
Series/Report no.: Vol. 6(2);247-267
Abstract: Water stress is one of the risks emanating from worsening climatic variations. It poses serious threats on vulnerable continents, people and livelihoods globally. However, little information is available on how the specific climate threat is impacting people’s livelihoods and water resources on different temporal and spatial scales in Nigeria basins. This study aimed at investigating household vulnerability and adaptation to water stress induced by climate variability on a downstream Kaduna River basin with the goal of supporting/ facilitating climate change adaptation. The research analyzed hydro- climatic data and employed vulnerability-based framework consistent with stakeholders’ participatory approach, within the context of current climate conditions experienced, and/or water stress conditions already affecting household livelihoods in six communities at three study sites; Shiroro, Gbako and Lavun, and adaptive strategies engaged to deal with water stress. Findings revealed that households have been exposed and experienced changes in water availability through variations in rainfall, temperature and runoff. Consequently, these changes have impacted on food production and livelihoods. Households have individually and collectively employed adaptation techniques which are reactive, short-term indigenous coping strategies usually adopted during periods of stress to minimize water-related vulnerabilities. The study demonstrated how an understanding of the local household vulnerabilities will enable the recognition of early indicators of water stress in addition to the occurrence of extreme events. Overall, households’ vulnerability decreased from one village to another due to differences in sensitivity to stress, access to resources and local institutional capacity. Resilience of households can be increased through early warning system during flood events, providing access to water from rainwater harvesting techniques, and integration of climate change adaptation into policies regarding development initiatives especially in the area of agriculture
URI: http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/17360
ISSN: 2167-9509
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