Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Recent submissions

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Towards a climate smart

Davies, Mark; Naess, Lars Otto; Bene, Chris (2017-10-16)

This report considers how issues related to climate change can be incorporated into the third phase of the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF III). By linking social protection (SP) , climate change adaptation (CCA) ...
Ecosystems, development, and climate adaptation

Taylor, Anna; Rubens, Jason; Masanja, Mwamini; Devisscher, Tahia; Jeans, Helen (2017-10-16)

Tanzania hosts a variety of ecosystems, including mountain, dry lands, wetlands, coastal and marine ecosystems, many of which are trans-boundary (e.g. the Lake Tanganyika ecosystem, which is shared between four countries). ...
Adapting agriculture to climate change

Howden, Mark; Soussana, Jean-Franc¸ ois; Tubiello, Francesco; Chhetri, Netra; Dunlop, Michael; Meinke, Holger (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2007)

The strong trends in climate change already evident, the likelihood of further changes occurring, and the increasing scale of potential climate impacts give urgency to addressing agricultural adaptation more coherently. ...
A Review of Agricultural, Food Security, Food Systems and Climate Change Adaptation Policies, Institutions and Actors in East Africa

Nzuma, Jonathan Makau; Radeny, Maren; Kinyangi, James; Cramer, Laura (2017-09-27)

Agricultural production systems in East Africa are mainly rain-fed and highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. Moreover, the smallholder subsistence production base increases the vulnerability of the ...
Facilitating an International Agreement on Climate Change:

Global Leadership for Climate Action (2009-06)

A joint initiative of the United Nations Foundation and the Club of Madrid,Global Leadership for Climate Action (GLCA) consists of former heads of state and government, as well as leaders in business, government, and civil ...
MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN TANZANIA

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA (THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, 2012-11)

Climate change is now a global issue posing challenges to the survival of mankind and sustainable development. The adverse impacts of climate change are now evident almost everywhere. It poses a serious risk to poverty ...
Assessment of Linkages Between Pop ulation Dynamics and Environmental Change in Tanzania

Madulu, Ndalahwa (AJEAM-RAGEE, 2004-10)

This paper discusses the linkages between population growth and environmental degradation in Tanzania. Tanzania's major environmental problems, demographic characteristics, and the linkages between environmental change and ...
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION INFORMATION TOOLKIT FOR FARMING COMMUNITIES IN TANZANIA

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA (UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, 2013-03)

Climate change is happening and will continue to be the real challenge for mankind survival and sustainable development. The impacts associated with climate change are already experienced in many systems and sectors ...
Running to stand still

Jump, Alistair; Josep, Penuelas (Blackwell Publishing, 2005)

Climate is a potent selective force in natural populations, yet the importance of adaptation in the response of plant species to past climate change has been questioned. As many species are unlikely to migrate fast enough ...
REVIEW OF CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION IN AGRICULTURE IN TANZANIA

Prof. Majule, A. E.,; Rioux, Janie; Mpanda, Mathew; Karttunen, Kaisa (Food and Agricultural Organization of United Nations(FAO), 2014-09)

This report assesses and identified policies, strategies and initiatives led by the Tanzanian government towards addressing the impact of climate change in agriculture. Supporting 80% of the population, agriculture is still ...
The Costs of Climate Change

Trærup, Sara L. M.; Ramon, A.Ortiz; Markandya, Anil (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2011-11-28)

Abstract: Increased temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns as a result of climate change are widely recognized to entail potentially serious consequences for human health,including an increased risk of diarrheal ...
ECOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY ON TOURISM IN KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, TANZANIA

Minja, Gileard S. (European Scientific Journal, 2015)

Abstract The study assessed social-economic and ecological implications of climate change and variability on tourism in Kilimanjaro National Park and adjacent communities. Specifically the study analyzed ecological and ...
Reducing GHG Emissions from Traditional Livestock Systems to Mitigate Changing Climate and Biodiversity

Mushi, Daniel E.; Lars, Olav Eik,; Ripoll-Bosch, R.; Sundstøl, F.; Mo, M.; Bernue´s, A. (Springer International, 2015)

Abstract Climate change (CC) directly impacts the economy, ecosystems, water resources, weather events, health issues, desertification, sea level rise, and even political and social stability. The effects of CC affect ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Initiatives for Agriculture in East Africa

Nyasimi, Mary; Radeny, Maren; Kinyangi, James (CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), 2013)

Abstract National governments across East Africa are in the process of formulating and implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies to assist farmers cope with climate change. These include formulating actions, ...
Barriers to and opportunities for improving productivity and profitability of the Kiwere and Magozi irrigation schemes in Tanzania

Mdemu, Makarius V; Mziray, Nuru; Bjornlund, Henning; Kashaigili J, Japhet (Taylor & Francis Group, 2016-06-06)

Irrigation is a key strategy for food security and poverty alleviation among small farmers in Tanzania. However, the potential of irrigation to improve food security is limited by multiple barriers. This article discusses ...
Adaptive capacity to climate change and food security among artisanal fisher folk in Rorya district, Tanzania

Sidi, L.S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

This research was carried out in the inshore of Lake Victoria, Rorya District in particular, to examine determinants of gendered adaptive capacity to climate change and its role in enhancing food security among artisanal ...
Institutional analysis for climate services development and delivery in Tanzania

Yanda, P Z.; West, J.J.; Meaghan, E. D. (CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research, 2015-02)

This report is an output of the Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) Adaptation Programme in Africa. The goal of the report is to describe and assess the current institutional landscape for development and delivery ...
The role of indigenous knowledge on climate change adaptation in agriculture in Sabo gari local government area, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Chatta, M. O. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

Africa is one of the most prone continents to climate change impacts because of its dependence on climate sensitive sectors including rain-fed agriculture. Recent studies predicted that global agricultural share to GDP ...
Carbon stocks in the mangrove ecosystem of Rufiji river delta, Rufiji district, Tanzania

Lupembe, I. B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

One of the most important ecosystem services provided by mangrove ecosystems is to act as a carbon sink. Despite this role, most carbon storage studies in Tanzania have concentrated on terrestrial ecosystems. In this ...
Carbon stock and emission difference by woodland degradation around a REDD+ pilot site in Kilosa, Morogoro Tanzania

Mangowi, A.L. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

Among the major issues in the implementation of REDD+ activities is leakage or displacement resulting from activity shifting associated with the process. This study aimed at assessing potential leakage in terms of ...

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