Gendered vulnerabilities to climate change and farmers’ adaptation responses in Kwara and Nassarawa States, Nigeria

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1)

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Abstract This study examines gender vulnerabilities and responsive strategies to climate change, comparing evidences from Kwara Nassarawa States in Nigeria. Changes parameters, gender-based perceptions of climate, as well response adaptation practices were assessed accordance with specific research objectives. A total 200 participants surveyed through a mixed method approach using 41 years data. Semi-structured questionnaires administered equally the two 52 in-depth interviews conducted within male female farmers that 40 above age purposive sampling method. Results State showed downward trend rainfall an upward both minimum maximum temperatures. The perceived change differently, observed changes variables: temperature precipitation, resulting extreme floods, drought, onset leading varying practices. concluded plays significant role adoption agricultural sector males often have more access resources decision-making power farming heads households. There is need for better gender-sensitive approaches planning implementation ensure men women equal opportunities benefit options agriculture.

Language: Английский

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PTSD and complex PTSD manifestations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of qualitative literature

SSM - Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 100298 - 100298

Published: Jan. 28, 2024

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) was introduced in the ICD-11 as a new diagnosis and framed accordance with WHO guidelines of clinical utility cross-cultural applicability. CPTSD comprises PTSD symptoms addition to specific related organization self (DSO). Cross-cultural validity DSO is still being debated cultural norms significantly influence how individuals perceive themselves manage their emotions relationships. The aim this systematic review understand were experienced expressed by from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) exploring qualitative literature. Searches conducted on nine databases using search terms for countries, methods, symptoms, trauma exposure. Fifty studies included. Results confirmed presence three clusters. However, manifestation differed defined diagnostic criteria, highlighting importance considering factors process. Additionally, indicated that structural played significant roles shaping interpretation trauma-related distress context. Thus, we propose create implement module an add actual assessment tools account variations SSA population improve accuracy. In perspective, more emic research needed gain deeper understanding perceived, experienced, interpreted SSA.

Language: Английский

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SDG 6 progress analyses in sub-Saharan Africa from 2015–2020: the need for urgent action

Discover Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: June 24, 2024

Abstract This study used data from various international databases to track the progress of SDG 6 target indicators in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region between 2015 and 2020. Findings showed that although minimal positive was realized evaluation period, more than half SSA residents had no access safe drinking water services, improved sanitation facilities, hygiene services wastewater treatment. The computed profile index conformed with trend as goal’s realization rated medium–low. further compounded by limited data, preferential urban rich poor monitoring progress. analysis also noted despite these challenges putting concerted efforts promote transboundary cooperation management 6% stressed resources. recommended on need revamp collection enable decision-making planning actions, use technology treat reuse well device new sources water, enhanced participation communities projects efficiency steer towards region.

Language: Английский

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Investigation of the spatial and temporal long-term hydro-climatic trends in Upper Omo Gibe Basin, Ethiopia

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e42265 - e42265

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Yield stability of four staple crops of sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of long-term trials

Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Drought has varying impacts on the national economy

Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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Assessing smallholder farmers’ vulnerability to climate change and coping strategies in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Changes in extreme rainfall indices in Wereilu district, northeastern Ethiopian highlands, using innovative trend analysis

Deleted Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7(3)

Published: March 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the capacity of modern biotechnology to enhance climate smart crop production in Africa

Discover Agriculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1)

Published: April 6, 2025

Language: Английский

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Contribution of arbuscular mycorrhiza and exoenzymes to nitrogen acquisition of sorghum under drought

Frontiers in Plant Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 15, 2025

Introduction For low-fertile and degraded soils of sub-Saharan Africa, nitrogen (N) is often the most growth-limiting factor restricting crop yields. The often-suggested exploitation advantageous rhizosphere traits such as enzyme secretion and/or symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) remains to be validated a potential strategy overcome N limitation, especially when deficiency co-occurs further abiotic stresses water scarcity. Methods Three sorghum genotypes were cultivated in soil mesocosms root-exclusion compartment, where only AMF could scavenge for nutrients under drought optimal conditions. Plant carbon (C) investment into uptake tracked by 15 application coupled 13 CO 2 labeling Results Under drought, mineral from compartment increased 4–12 times compared well-watered In addition, stress enhanced below-ground allocation recently assimilated C microbial biomass. Drought reduced enzymatic (Vmax) chitinase while increasing leucine aminopeptidase (LAP) activity. This suggests that acquisition via protein mineralization was relatively chitin following moisture limitation. LAP substrate affinity (Km) genotype-specific shifts systems observed. Conclusion Our findings suggest activated its associated microbiome. not led shift enzyme-driven distinct organic sources but also induced strong increase AMF-based mycosphere. trait plasticity response may harnessed stabilize food production increasingly negative impacts droughts due climate change.

Language: Английский

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