Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens
Purpose – This paper aims to apply a socio-ecological systems framework to demonstrate that pastoral adaptation to climate change necessitates a comprehensive approach. Design/methodology/approach – The authors evaluated the depth of knowledge regarding pastoral adaptation in Africa using bibliometr...
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| author | Matilda Azong Cho Onisimo Mutanga Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi |
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| description | Purpose – This paper aims to apply a socio-ecological systems framework to demonstrate that pastoral adaptation to climate change necessitates a comprehensive approach. Design/methodology/approach – The authors evaluated the depth of knowledge regarding pastoral adaptation in Africa using bibliometric and content-based analyses. Findings – The analysis of 40 eligible articles, conducted through R Studio, revealed a significant emphasis on climate change adaptation measures. However, there was a noticeable scarcity of research on the role of governance, policy and institutional interventions. Research limitations/implications – The scope of the research is limited to the African continent. Practical implications – This research shed light on how inadequate governance structures and insufficient institutional support, particularly in terms of skills and capacity-building, hinder pastoral communities’ resilience. These limitations may potentially affect pastoral livelihoods adversely, with severe consequences for food security and poverty levels in Africa. Social implications – A comprehensive understanding of the challenges pastoralists face in Africa to adapt to climate change will assist in defining high-level policies and interventions to improve pastoral communities’ adaptation actions. Originality/value – The study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach to ensure a thorough and systematic investigation. Furthermore, using an established framework and clearly defined methods will greatly aid in replicating the research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b4dab2307b424a0bb7ab859e365a1dec2025-02-04T04:57:17ZengEmerald PublishingInternational Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management1756-86921756-87062024-12-0117124626710.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0126Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lensMatilda Azong Cho0Onisimo Mutanga1Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi2Department of Geography, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and ARUA Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Food Systems (ARUA-SFS)/Centre for Environmental Studies (CFES), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South AfricaDepartment of Geography, University of KwaZulu-Natal – Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaCentre for Transformative Agricultural and Food Systems, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and Centre on Climate Change, London School of Health and Tropical Medicine, London, UKPurpose – This paper aims to apply a socio-ecological systems framework to demonstrate that pastoral adaptation to climate change necessitates a comprehensive approach. Design/methodology/approach – The authors evaluated the depth of knowledge regarding pastoral adaptation in Africa using bibliometric and content-based analyses. Findings – The analysis of 40 eligible articles, conducted through R Studio, revealed a significant emphasis on climate change adaptation measures. However, there was a noticeable scarcity of research on the role of governance, policy and institutional interventions. Research limitations/implications – The scope of the research is limited to the African continent. Practical implications – This research shed light on how inadequate governance structures and insufficient institutional support, particularly in terms of skills and capacity-building, hinder pastoral communities’ resilience. These limitations may potentially affect pastoral livelihoods adversely, with severe consequences for food security and poverty levels in Africa. Social implications – A comprehensive understanding of the challenges pastoralists face in Africa to adapt to climate change will assist in defining high-level policies and interventions to improve pastoral communities’ adaptation actions. Originality/value – The study used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach to ensure a thorough and systematic investigation. Furthermore, using an established framework and clearly defined methods will greatly aid in replicating the research.https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0126/full/pdfAfricaPastoralismResilienceGovernancePolicy |
| spellingShingle | Matilda Azong Cho Onisimo Mutanga Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management Africa Pastoralism Resilience Governance Policy |
| title | Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens |
| title_full | Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens |
| title_fullStr | Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens |
| title_short | Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens |
| title_sort | adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities a systematic review through a social ecological lens |
| topic | Africa Pastoralism Resilience Governance Policy |
| url | https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0126/full/pdf |
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