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- Analysis of climate variability and its linkage with large-scale climate
oscillations: implications to pastoral and agropastoral livelihood
resilience in Siti Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia
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Authors: Esayas Nigatu Gebremeskel, Degefa Tolossa, Getachew Gebru
Abstract: The Somali Region of Ethiopia is extremely vulnerable to climate variability and its effects because of its arid and semi-arid environment. This study aims to examine precipitation and temperature from 1990 to 2020 together with climate indices. It examined the correlation between rainfall and temperature extreme indices in Aysha and Dembel Woredas and global climate indices. Rainfall and temperature variability were analyzed using the coefficient of variation. Spatiotemporal sea surface temperature was established using the Pearson correlation method. Mann–Kendal and Sen’s slope estimator trend test were also used for trend analysis. Extreme indices were used to assess daily temperature and precipitation events that exceed or fall below specific thresholds. Drought was assessed using two multi-scalar drought indices SPI and SPEI at three-month and 12-month timescales were used to investigate drought and flood events in the Aysha and Dembel Woredas. This study reveals that Aysha and Dembel in the Somali region have experienced highly variable rainfall patterns and a general decrease in rainfall, along with rising temperatures. These trends have led to severe moisture stress, resulting in potential water shortages and reduced pasture, significantly impacting pastoral livelihoods. Rainfall and temperature trends differ notably between the sites. Aysha has seen an increase in summer rainfall, whereas Dembel has faced a sharper annual decline, illustrating varied rainfall patterns across the study sites. Seasonal and annual rainfall change points indicate that in Aysha, seasonal rainfall increased in Spring 2004, Summer 2014 and Autumn 1997, with a decrease in Winter rainfall from 2008. In Dembel, rainfall declined significantly in Spring 1996, Winter 2008 and annually from 1997, with minor decreases in Autumn 1998 and Summer 2011. From 1990 to 2020, Aysha showed an increase in consecutive dry days (CDD), especially in the northeast, whereas consecutive wet days (CWD) declined in the central area. In Dembel, CDD rose uniformly, with a slight increase in CWD. In addition, Aysha saw an increase in heavy rainfall events, maximum one-day (Rx1day), five-day rainfall (Rx5days) and very wet days (R95P), particularly in the central and northeastern regions. Conversely, Dembel experienced declines in these indicators, further highlighting the site’s vulnerability to climate extremes. The decline in rainfall and higher temperatures are intensifying moisture stress, threatening water and pasture resources vital to pastoral livelihoods. Adaptive strategies, such as sustainable water management and flexible, climate-responsive agriculture, are crucial. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to enhance resilience and protect vulnerable communities facing climate extremes. Through original research methods and unique data sets, this work offers new insights and contributes valuable, authentic perspectives to the existing body of knowledge in this field.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-27
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-11-2024-0200
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Climate-related financial policies as an enabler of circularity: a new
insight from selected countries of the European Union
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Authors: Nguyen Hong Yen, Le Thanh Ha
Abstract: European economies must prioritize sustainable growth in their development goals by 2030. These countries’ aggressive economic progress necessitates considerable demands for energy and raw resources, posing environmental concerns like resource exploitation and garbage creation. Despite their recent great economic success, its environmental effect has been alarming. Circular economy strategies can increase resource efficiency by collecting and reusing trash in manufacturing processes, reducing waste creation. However, adopting a circular economy strategy also needs careful thought while deciding on pollution control technology in one sector to avoid the transmission of emissions and environmental concerns to business sectors. This study aims to examine the link between financial policies relating to climate change and circularity performance. The authors use a panel-corrected standard errors (PCSE) model, a feasible generalized least square model and the two-step general method of moment to explore this link. Furthermore, the results from the dynamic fixed effects in the autoregressive distributed lag method (DFE-ARDL) suggest the short-term and long-term relationships. The findings illustrate the heterogeneous influences of climate-related financial policies on the different issues of circularity performance. Furthermore, the results from the DFE-ARDL suggest that the impact of financial development only becomes apparent in the long term. The findings suggest that it is crucial to monitor the effects of financial policies on the transition toward the circular economy to develop better strategies and policies. The findings provide essential policy suggestions to help European countries design financial policies to pursue circular economies. Transitioning to a circular economy will undoubtedly present challenges and difficulties, with trade protectionism being one of the potential obstacles. European countries’ governments and authorities should actively encourage and enhance their capabilities to capitalize on opportunities created by the implementation of these climate-related financial policies. Among all approaches and tools to support nations in achieving the goal, the authors strongly recommend prioritizing the improvements of climate-related financial policy performance. The findings in the European region also suggest an insightful lesson for selecting an appropriate tool to facilitate other countries’ transition toward sustainable development and contributing to a greener world. This study examines the link between financial policies relating to climate change and circularity performance. In this paper, the authors contribute to the research in three ways. First, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, it is the first empirical study to explore climate-related financial policies as a contributor to the implementation of circularity. This research contributes to the existing body of information by investigating the climate-related financial policies’ influence on circularity performance as assessed by various dimensions. Various measures are used to gauge four dimensions of circularity performance in this paper. Economists and policymakers can use this index to develop and implement environmental policies by capturing multidimensional circularity performance issues. Second, this paper uses a PCSE model based on cross-sectional dependence and stationarity tests. The study focuses on countries in a European Union region, which contribute significantly to global carbon emissions and represent a varied spectrum of rich and emerging economies.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-22
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-02-2024-0028
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Synergies between climate-related ODA and international mitigation: a
South Korean perspective
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Authors: Dahye Yang, HyeMin Park
Abstract: This study aims to illustrate that official development assistance (ODA) can catalyze international mitigation, which can drive innovative financing for development cooperation. Based on project descriptions, this study qualitatively analyzed the international mitigation linkages of 139 climate-related ODA projects in South Korea for 2023 based on five project characteristics: (1) mention of international mitigation objectives; (2) support for international mitigation readiness; (3) expansion of Korean mitigation businesses; (4) collaboration with international organizations; and (5) classification of projects as having international mitigation linkages using the World Bank’s International Transfer Readiness (ITR) as a performance indicator. The analysis found that 29 out of 50 mitigation projects (58%), 16 out of 77 adaptation projects (21%), 1 out of 12 projects marked as having both mitigation and adaptation principal objectives (8%) and 46 out of 139 climate-related ODA projects in Korea (33%) could be linked to international mitigation. Moreover, based on their project characteristics, 21 of the 46 projects linked to international mitigation projects had ITR indicators as performance indicators. Some parties, including Korea, have declared their intention to use internationally transferred mitigation outcomes in their nationally determined contributions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Amidst this debate, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to identify synergies between ODA and international mitigation on various criteria and provide policy recommendations to promote synergies.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-20
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0143
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- Unveiling the challenges and opportunities of climate change mitigation
through climate-smart agriculture in East Africa, systematic review
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Authors: Gebremariam Gebrezgabher Gebremedhin, Tsegay Kahsay Gebrekidan, Abraha Kahsay Weldemariam, Niguse Gebru Weldemariam, Daniel Hagos Berhe
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to delve deeply into the challenges and opportunities of adopting climate-smart agriculture (CSA) as a way of dealing with the problems of climate change in the Eastern Africa region. This review was qualitative in nature and relied on systematic literature review techniques such as searching, data extraction and analysis for determination of the emerging themes regarding challenges, opportunities and best practices in CSA. This review identifies not only socio-economic disparities, institutional barriers and policy as primary impediments to adopting CSA but also best practices and innovative approaches that prove CSA works. Some of the important ways of dealing with such situations are involvement of all stakeholder, partnerships and knowledge dissemination. In addition, this paper provides a number of relevant suggestions on how best to incorporate CSA at a country and regional level to ensure that the financial and investment strategies are improved. The urgency of accelerating the shifting to climate-resilient agriculture needs to happen much faster, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to ensure food security, livelihoods and environmental integrity. By prioritizing CSA, fostering collaboration and enacting supportive policies, East Africa can navigate the impacts of climate change and build a sustainable agricultural future. Everyone has a role to play in turning these challenges to opportunities and achieving sustainable agricultural development. This review primarily focuses on the most commonly practiced CSA strategies, as examined by various scholars.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-07
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-09-2024-0159
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Revitalising agriculture through climate change mitigation: a systematic
literature review on smart technologies and sustainable practices
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Authors: Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa, Syamimi Ariff Lim
Abstract: Agriculture is increasingly vulnerable to climate variability, raising critical questions about its long-term sustainability. Compounding this challenge, the agricultural sector significantly contributes to environmental degradation. As the urgency to mitigate these impacts intensifies, it becomes clear that integrated approaches to sustainable agriculture, particularly climate-smart agriculture (CSA), are essential. This study aims to explore how CSA technologies and practices can revitalise the agricultural sector to mitigate climate change while enhancing productivity resilience effectively. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology was used to systematically screen, review and synthesise the literature on CSA technologies and practices that promote sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches. This study categorises various technologies and practices identified in the literature into five key areas: climate-smart farming, climate-smart irrigation, climate-smart conservation, climate-smart nutrition management and integrated CSA. Transforming agriculture to address climate change requires interconnected approaches that promote sustainability across economic, social and environmental dimensions. Although CSA encompasses a variety of approaches within the agricultural sector, existing studies often focus on isolated aspects. This fragmented perspective underscores the need for a more integrated examination of advanced technologies and effective practices within CSA. This study aims to bridge these gaps to maximise the benefits of CSA for sustainable agriculture and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-06
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-05-2024-0071
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- The impact of green subsidies on farmers’ low-carbon production
transition
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Authors: Lan Liu, Yongfeng Tan, Yashan Deng
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to test whether green subsidies, as an effective means of efficiently addressing positive production externalities, can effectively promote farmers’ low-carbon production transition. Based on the microsurvey data of 498 hog farmers in Sichuan and Shandong provinces, this paper empirically analyzes the effects and mechanisms of green subsidies on farmers’ low-carbon production transition by constructing a counterfactual framework using an endogenous switching regression model. First, green subsidies can promote low-carbon production transition of farmers. Second, there are group differences in the impact of green subsidies on farmers’ low-carbon production transition. Third, the mechanism test shows that the promotion effect of green subsidies on farmers’ low-carbon production transition points stems from the wealth effect, expectation effect and scale effect brought by green subsidies. On the one hand, the current research on low-carbon production transition of farmers focuses on the single dimensions of factor input reduction, harmless waste treatment and resource utilization of manure. On the basis of relevant studies, this paper constructs a comprehensive index system from the three dimensions. On the other hand, this paper explores the mechanism and impact effect of green subsidies on farmers’ low-carbon production transition from both theoretical and empirical levels, so as to enrich the research content of green subsidies in animal husbandry.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-05-06
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0146
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- Communicating climate change to young adults in China: examining
predictors of user engagement on Chinese social media
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Authors: ShaoPeng Che, Kai Kuang, Liming Liu, Shujun Liu
Abstract: This study aims to examine how the Chinese climate nongovernmental organization “Chinese Weather Enthusiasts” engaged youth through video strategies. The research proposed a framework grounded in the 5W model and message sensation value (MSV) to analyze the relationship between video content and user interaction. It categorized Bilibili videos into outer and inner features and introduced rhetorical strategies as content elements. A hybrid video coding framework was used, combining machine learning and deep learning (computer vision) for analyzing formal features, while manual coding was used for content features. The results revealed that video length, long shots and the number of scenes positively influenced coins and favorites, whereas personification had a negative impact. In addition, tone and language intensity were positively correlated with user engagement. This study offers insights regarding video production for climate communication, broadening the focus from text and images to video content and providing evidence-based guidance for practitioners.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-04-11
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-09-2024-0151
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- Toward a carbon neutral path: exploring the impact of digital economy on
carbon neutrality performance
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Authors: Meiling Wang, Yuying Wang
Abstract: The pursuit of carbon neutrality is a deliberate and systematic effort in response to the severe consequences of climate change. The emerging digital economy provides a novel pathway for advancing carbon neutrality. This study specifically aims to investigate the relationship between the digital economy and carbon neutrality performance, utilizing interprovincial data from China spanning the period from 2011 to 2021. To examine the impact of the digital economy on carbon neutrality performance, this paper employed two models: a one-way fixed effects model and a mediated effects model, using interprovincial data from China spanning the period from 2011 to 2021. The findings demonstrate that the enhancement of carbon neutrality performance is positively affected by the digital economy, particularly in western and central China, regions characterized by lower levels of marketization and higher financial pressures. Mechanism analysis reveals that improvements in industrial structure, consumption patterns and economic development, driven by digital economy growth, further improve carbon neutrality performance. This study provides critical policy insights to support achieving the “dual-carbon goal” and promote high-quality development in the national economy. Moreover, it enriches the discussion on the factors affecting carbon neutrality and deepens our understanding of how the digital economy impacts carbon neutrality performance. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to examine how the digital economy affects carbon neutrality performance in China from 2011 to 2021.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-04-09
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0135
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- Enhancing environmental performance in the OECD nations through financial
inclusion, digital innovation and effective governance
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Authors: Muhammad Rizwan Ullah, Mohamad Alnafissa, Muhammad Nasrullah
Abstract: This study is important in measuring the role of investment in information and communication technology (ICT), financial inclusion and governance indicators on environmental performance in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economies. Hence, this study aims to explore the strategies for decarbonization and improve sustainable development through technological innovation and governance improvement. This study used the pool mean group–autoregressive distributed lag methodology to measure the short- and long-term effects of ICT investment, financial inclusion and governance indicators on environmental performance. It covered data from 1991 to 2022 from 25 OECD countries. This study observed stationarity of the variables at the first difference, weak correlation between the variables, strong cross-section dependency and cointegration among the variables. The findings also observed that investment in ICT with private participation, financial inclusion, rule of law and government effectiveness significantly decline the level of CO2 emission both in the short and long term. Besides, voice and accountability increase the level of CO2 emission and strongly affect the environmental performance of OECD economies. Policymakers of the OECD countries can improve environmental performance by encouraging ICT investment, expanding financial inclusion and improving the governance frameworks. Policymakers must initiate by encouraging green finance, improving resource efficiency and efficient waste management can raise the environmental performance. The adverse effect of voice and accountability on environmental performance needs refining governance frameworks to support them with environmental goals. This study provides a new insight into the existing literature by incorporating ICT investment, financial inclusion and governance indicators in a unified framework for improving environmental performance. This study provides a new perspective on how the selected variable plays a significant role in decarbonization and achieving sustainable development. This study also provides a framework for decision-makers to combat climatic issues by improvising good governance.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-04-08
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0134
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Does China’s outward direct investment decrease carbon intensity in
ASEAN countries' Evidence from CS-ARDL model analysis
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Authors: Runong Xu, Gang Chen
Abstract: China’s outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) in the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has increased significantly over the past few decades. However, the literature concerning FDI’s environmental effect on host countries has not reached a consensus. This paper aims to identify the effects of China’s OFDI on the carbon intensity of 10 ASEAN nations from 2003 to 2021. This paper applies advanced econometric techniques, such as the stationarity test, Westerlund cointegration test and cross-sectional autoregressive distributed lags (CS-ARDL) model. The novel CS-ARDL estimation technique is used to evaluate the long- and short-run effects, and this approach can address the issues of cross-sectional dependency, heterogeneity and endogeneity. The results of this investigation validate a long-term cointegrating relationship between China’s OFDI and the carbon intensity of ASEAN nations. The estimated results from the CS-ARDL model reveal that Chinese FDI is inversely related to carbon intensity. A 1% increase in Chinese FDI will decrease the carbon intensity by 0.1045% and 0.0386% in the long and short run, respectively. The empirical analyses also reveal that it takes more than a year for policies related to carbon intensity to absorb their effects and help to achieve equilibrium. In addition, the economic level and urbanization curb carbon intensity, while energy consumption and industrial structure are positively associated with carbon intensity. This paper is one of the first to quantitatively identify the carbon impact of Chinese direct investment in ASEAN countries. It provides the first empirical evidence for the topic using the CS-ARDL estimator, which is advantageous over other methods in analyzing both the short- and long-run effects. It is a methodological innovation in the literature on the FDI–environment nexus. Investigating how Chinese FDI affects ASEAN’s carbon intensity provides a theoretical basis for ASEAN nations to formulate more coordinated environmental and investment policies.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-03-25
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2024-0120
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- Climate change and migratory patterns of Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria
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Authors: Oluwakemi D. Udoh, Oluwayemisi E. Aforijiku, Ugochukwu D. Abasilim, Goddy Uwa Osimen
Abstract: Climate change has emerged as a significant global challenge with far-reaching parallel implications, especially in regions where resource scarcity has led to various conflicts and displacement of people. This research aims to investigate the specific dynamics of Fulani Herdsmen’s migratory patterns as well as the socio-economic and security implications of such migration. This study relied on secondary data from published and unpublished sources. A qualitative research design was adopted and data was collected from scholarly works such as journals and reports published by various governmental organisations and NGOs. In Nigeria, the intersection of climate change and resource competition has notably affected the Fulani Herdsmen, a predominantly nomadic pastoralist group. The changing climate, marked by erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and desertification, has disrupted traditional migration routes, compelling the Fulani Herdsmen who are constantly in search of grazing lands to migrate thereby, often leading to conflicts with sedentary populations. While previous studies have explored the relationship between climate change, resource scarcity and conflict, this research seeks to investigate the specific dynamics of Fulani Herdsmen’s migratory patterns and the socio-economic and security implications of such migration. Using the eco-violence theory of Homer-Dixon and the push-pull migration theory of Lee as the theoretical framework, this study analyses how climate change-induced migration has exacerbated tensions between herdsmen and host communities. The research emphasises the need for effective legal and policy frameworks to mitigate these conflicts, proposing sustainable strategies for promoting peaceful coexistence and resilience among affected populations.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-03-17
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2024-0179
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Exploring the influence of sustainable development factors on the
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Authors: Muhammad Rizwanullah, Muhammad Nasrullah, Mohamad Alnafissa
Abstract: This study aims to examine the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including water resources, forest areas, electricity access, renewable energy consumption and food production, on carbon dioxide emission. Environmental protection is paramount for combating degradation and promoting global cooperation on environmental issues. The study use Commen correlated effects mean group (CCE-MG), pooled mean group-autoregressive distributed lag (PMG-ARDL) measure the role explainatory variables on dependent variable. Environmental protection is an essential tool in the fight against environmental degradation. It functions as a channel for global cooperation on environmental issues, preserving the existence of future generations. International collaboration through diplomacy is critical for restoring the health of Earth’s ecosystems and establishing a more sustainable and peaceful planet. This study contributes to the comprehension of the role of sustainable development in reducing CO2 emissions by providing a fresh perspective on sustainable development from the perspective of OECD nations. To achieve this, the authors of this paper use panel data econometric methodologies with data spanning 1991–2020. This study provides a new perspective on SDGs in OECD countries using panel data econometric methodologies from 1991 to 2020. It contributes to the understanding of the role of sustainable developments in reducing CO2 emissions. The CCE-MG Test, the group mean fully modified ordinary least squares Test and the PMG-ARDL Test are also used to analyze the panel data. The enforcement of environmental regulations has a favorable impact on reducing carbon emissions. Empirical research reveals that current SDGs positively influence the environmental quality in OECD countries.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-03-17
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0148
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Exploring the landscape of climate change education in China: trends,
knowledge, attitudes and behaviours among university students and teachers
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Authors: Zilin Qin, Lifu Jiang
Abstract: This study aims to investigate climate change education (CCE), including global trends and specific implementations in China, as well as the worldwide development of CCE and its key components, including knowledge, attitudes and behavioural patterns. The authors combined bibliometric analyses and a targeted questionnaire based on the knowledge–attitude–practise (KAP) model to investigate CCE. Initial global trends identified through VOSviewer guided the study survey, focusing on Chinese university students and educators’ knowledge, attitudes and practices. The high level of concern about climate change among Chinese students and educators and their actual understanding of this issue often results in overconfident self-assessment. Academic specialisation significantly influences the level of climate change concern, with humanities and social sciences students and educators demonstrating higher concern than their counterparts in the natural sciences. The study highlights the essential role of effective climate policy dissemination in shaping informed attitudes and behaviours, particularly in a government-driven policy landscape like China’s. Climate policy awareness, positive emotions, self-efficacy, collective efficacy and personal experiences all positively impact Chinese youths’ climate change engagement. CCE is primarily delivered uniformly across China through policy instructions and specific courses, yet more engaging, interactive and localised educational approaches to CCE that are tailored to regional and cultural contexts are needed. Combining bibliometric analysis with survey data, this research uniquely highlights the significance of the political context in China, emphasising the critical role of policy dissemination in shaping climate change perceptions and actions, addressing regional differences and the local context. Based on the KAP model, the study proposed a new model for implementing CCE in collectivist societies like China.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-03-11
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0125
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- Navigating the green transition: assessing the impact of Chinese green
public procurement on corporate pollution emissions
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Authors: Weijie Tan, Xihui Chen, Mingming Teng, Weidong An, Changhua Wu
Abstract: Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a crucial way to promote producing green products, but its relationship with corporate pollution emissions needs to be verified. This study aims to evaluate the environmental effects of the policy by analyzing how GPP influences corporate environmental pollution. This study is based on extensive sample data of Chinese industrial enterprises from 2001 to 2010, using China’s first GPP list as an exogenous policy. The authors have established a differential model to explore the impact of GPP on corporate environmental pollution and its underlying mechanisms. GPP significantly reduces the sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions of enterprises. Verify the robustness of this conclusion by replacing variables, excluding other policy interventions that reduce selfselection bias, and conducting placebo testing. GPP encourages regulated enterprises to improve their production processes, drive clean production with green technology innovation, optimize energy structure, improve energy efficiency and reduce their emissions. The environmental cleaning effect of GPP is more significant in eastern and central China large and medium-sized urban areas. GPP has more effectively reduced SO2 emissions from private capital-intensive and heavily polluting enterprises. This paper constructs a difference-in-differences model to study China’s first GPP list in 2006. It explores how GPP policies affect corporate pollution reduction. The findings enrich GPP research in China and emerging economies. Moreover, unlike existing studies on corporate pollution subject to environmental regulation, this paper focuses on how corporate pollution reduction is affected by demand-driven GPP policies, expanding the theoretical research.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-02-28
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-09-2024-0161
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- Analysis of past and future temperature variability and change in Southern
Ethiopia
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Authors: Alefu Chinasho, Bobe Bedadi, Tesfaye Lemma, Tamado Tana, Bisrat Elias, Tilahun Hordofa
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the temperature variability and change for the past 30 years (1990–2019) and the future 60 years (2030s, 2050s and 2070s) in Wolaita Zone and the surroundings, in Southern Ethiopia. The temperature (maximum and minimum) data of the past 30 years (1990–2019) of ten meteorological stations and the future (2021–2080) data of regional climate models (RCMs) under two representative concentration pathways (RCP4.5 and RCP8.5) were used in this study. The accuracy of RCMs in representing observed temperature data was evaluated against mean absolute error, root-mean-square error, percent bias, Nash–Sutcliffe measure of efficiency, index of agreement (d) and coefficient of determination (R2). The temperature variability was analyzed using the coefficient of variation, and the trend was determined using the Mann–Kendall trend and Sen’s slope tests. The results indicate that the past maximum (Tmax) and minimum (Tmin) temperatures showed low variability (CV = 4.3%) with consistently increasing trends. Similarly, Tmax and Tmin are projected to have low variability in the future years, with upward trends. The Tmax and Tmin are projected to deviate by 0.7°C–1.2°C, 1.3°C–2.2°C and 1.5°C–3.2°C by 2030s, 2050s and 2070s, respectively, under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5, from the baseline. Thus, it can be concluded that temperature has low variability in all periods, with consistently increasing trends. The increasing temperature could have been affecting agricultural production systems in Southern Ethiopia. This research did not remove the uncertainties of models (inherited errors of models) in future temperature projections. However, this study did not have any limitation. Therefore, individuals or organizations working on agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable development can use the results and recommendations. The globe has been warming due to the increasing temperature; as a result, many adaptation and mitigation measures have been suggested globally and nationally (IPCC, 2021). FAO (2017) indicates that the level of vulnerability to the impacts of climate change varies with geographic location, economy and demography; the adaptation measures need to be local. The detailed information on temperature variability and change in the past and future helps to understand the associated negative impacts on agriculture, hydrology, biodiversity, environment and human well-being, among others. The projected future climate pattern helps the country devise proactive adaptation and mitigation measures for the associated damages at different levels (from local to national). This could improve the resilience of farmers and the country to climate change impacts. This contributes to achieving sustainable development goals (e.g. no poverty, zero hunger and climate action). This is because the agriculture sector in Ethiopia accounts for 80% of employment, 33% of the gross domestic product and 76% of exports (EPRSS, 2023). Temperature is one of the major climate elements affecting agricultural production in rain-fed production systems. Despite this, past studies in Southern Ethiopia considered only the past temperature but not the future climate. Thus, generating detailed information about past and future temperatures is very important to take proactive adaptation measures for reducing climate-associated damages in the agriculture sector in Ethiopia.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-01-29
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-04-2023-0052
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Integrated risk analyses as part of national climate risk assessments:
lessons learnt from the climate risk assessment of Germany
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Authors: Walter Kahlenborn, Maike Voss, Luise Porst, Marc Zebisch, Kathrin Renner, Inke Schauser
Abstract: Climate risk assessments (CRAs) become more and more necessary to prepare and prioritise adaptation action. On a policy level, the results of CRAs offer the foundation for national adaptation strategies. However, existing CRAs oftentimes do not exploit their full potential by means of an integrated assessment, i.e. to illustrate the complexity of cascading risks, provide cross-sectoral results, integrate adaptive capacity and demonstrate spatial patterns. This paper seeks to fill this gap by dissecting integrated assessment approaches of national CRAs. The paper focuses on the integrated analyses of the results of CRAs. Based on a review of selected national, multi-sectoral CRAs, the authors explore the application of such analyses. Additionally, drawing on the latest climate impact and risk assessment for Germany, the authors highlight latest approaches and their implications. The authors show that even though progress in establishing integrated assessment methods has been made, no common framework exists so far and only few national CRAs include extensive integrated analyses. Nevertheless, the German example demonstrates that integrated analyses can provide a comprehensive overview over risk dynamics, (spatial) patterns and needs for action thus providing practical advice for decision-making on a national adaptation policy level. While it is common knowledge that CRAs in general provide better results, if the models applied are integrated (i.e. combining climate, geo-physical, economic, etc. factors), little attention has been given to the integrated analyses of their results. This paper provides valuable new insight on this aspect which will become far more important in the future.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2025-01-24
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0128
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2025)
- Retraction notice: Farmer’s environmental orientation as an antecedent
to the intention for adopting conservational agriculture practices: the
moderation analysis
- A triple helix model analysis of China’s regional
industry-university-research collaborative innovation in low-carbon
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Authors: Tianchong Wang, Baimin Suo, Jieshu Jiang, Wei Jia
Abstract: Conducting innovation in low-carbon technology is vital to boost the low-carbon economy. Collaborative innovation among industry-university-research (IUR) is an effective mode of developing low-carbon technologies. There is a lack of visualization and analysis of the spatial-temporal of such collaboration among the IUR. This paper aims to serve as insights to guide IUR’s collaborative innovation in Chinese universities to promote low-carbon technologies. This paper uses IncoPat to collect patent data. Collaborative patent output on low-carbon technologies was selected as the indicator to measure the effectiveness of IUR collaboration. The temporal evolution trend of the collaborative patent output in Chinese universities is analyzed. The collaborative patent output of the Chinese IUR varies greatly among the regions, evolving from stronger in the east and weaker in the west, to stronger in the south and weaker in the north region. The triple helix (TH) innovation system in China’s low-carbon sector is dominated by intraregional collaborative innovation, while there is a weak bilateral synergy between universities and research institutions. This paper innovatively developed a novel TH model that characterize the regional differences of the IUR collaboration in low-carbon technology innovation of Chinese universities. A new attempt focuses on the spatial-temporal evolution of the collaborative innovation of IUR to promote low-carbon technologies.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-26
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-02-2024-0018
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Retraction notice: Impact of climate change on agricultural productivity:
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Retraction notice: Impact of climate change on agricultural productivity: a combination of spatial Durbin model and entropy approaches
International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management2024-12-26
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-12-2024-0238
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Retraction notice: Exploring the influencing factors of environmental
deterioration: evidence from China employing ARDL–VECM method with
structural breaks
- Retraction notice: Exploring the role of environmental literacy and social
norms in farmers’ LMTT adoption: evidence from China-
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Retraction notice: Exploring the role of environmental literacy and social norms in farmers’ LMTT adoption: evidence from China
International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management2024-12-26
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-12-2024-0241
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- How ESG performance impacts corporate financial performance: a DuPont
analysis approach
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Authors: Xiaoya Shan, Yang Song, Peilei Song
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance on financial capabilities and strategic decision-making within enterprises. It seeks to provide clarity on how fulfilling ESG responsibilities influences financial performance, while examining differential effects across firm types. This study analyzes the relationship between ESG performance and financial metrics using data from Chinese listed companies (2013–2022) and DuPont’s analytical framework. First, while ESG practices enhance financial stability and market appeal, they also incur additional operating costs. Second, companies tend to increase their investments in innovation and capital expenditure as a result of better ESG performance. While capital expenditure boosts financial performance significantly, innovation investment, though promising, yields uncertain outcomes and has less influence compared to capital expenditure. Furthermore, the financial performance of nonstate-owned and nonpolluting firms is more susceptible to fluctuations in ESG performance. The findings are context-specific and may not universally apply to all industries and regions. Further research is needed to validate the study’s propositions in diverse economic environments. Policymakers should consider incentivizing ESG compliance to bolster market competitiveness. Enterprises are advised to optimize internal processes to balance ESG practices with operational efficiency and innovation for sustainable growth. This paper introduces an innovative use of DuPont analysis in economics to explore how ESG affects financial and operational performance, showing it can boost corporate results and prompt ESG responsibility. It also distinguishes innovation outcomes with “Innovation Investment” and “Capital Expenditure,” offering enhanced investment guidance.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-18
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2024-0125
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review
through a social-ecological lens
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Authors: Matilda Azong Cho, Onisimo Mutanga, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi
Abstract: This paper aims to apply a socio-ecological systems framework to demonstrate that pastoral adaptation to climate change necessitates a comprehensive approach. The authors evaluated the depth of knowledge regarding pastoral adaptation in Africa using bibliometric and content-based analyses. 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. The scope of the research is limited to the African continent. 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. 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. 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.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-18
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0126
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- EU climate countdown: economic risks, adaptation and smart policies
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Authors: Ana-Elena Varadi, Oana-Ramona Lobont, Sorana Vatavu
Abstract: This paper aims to analyse the impact of various climate change indicators on economic growth while further scrutinising the overall efficiency of environmental policies adopted at the European Union (EU) level. The paper considers the European Green Deal policy framework as a prism for assessing whether an increase in environmental expenditure mitigates climate change. Given the duality of the study, this paper examines the immediate impact of climate change on economic growth by using multiple linear regression and evaluates the effectiveness of environmental policies through a multiple indicators multiple cause (MIMIC) Model. As the paper assesses the policy efficiency in EU countries, this paper has used various climate and economic-related indicators from all 27 EU member states for a period of 12 years (2010–2021). The results suggest that the macroeconomic environment is indeed impacted by climate change mechanisms, particularly through industrial activity that leads to pollution and resource depletion. Furthermore, through the MIMIC model approach, the results display that environmental expenditures have also diminished the risks associated with climate change indicators, especially in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This paper provides a clear overview of the manner in which climate change risks affect economic growth and, in turn, how EU countries are mitigating such risks. It proposes a traditional yet controversial method for assessing the correlation between indicators and corresponding causes whilst also considering various indicators to explain the means through which the EU Commission had applied its adopted environmental policies to mitigate environmental risks.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-17
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2024-0121
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Narratives of change: how climate change narratives have evolved since the
1970s
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Authors: Zarina Kulaeva
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, we map the emerging climate narratives from the 1970s. Second, we examine how these narratives have shaped climate governance in addressing the consequences of climate change. Our analysis is based on a set of 12 interviews with climate change experts from various fields, including climate science, environmental policy, and environmental sustainability. The theoretical framework primarily draws from narrative analysis (Bruner, 1991; Riessman, 2005; Freeman, 2015), with a specific emphasis on its application within climate change studies (Bottici, 2010; Bushell et al., 2015; Fløttum and Gjerstad, 2017). The period of analysis starts from the 1970s. A period marked by growing concern and the creation of national and global organizations to address the effects of climate change. Semistructured interviews were conducted with a sample of 12 experts in the field using narrative analysis. We adopted an inductive approach, allowing climate narratives to emerge organically from the interview data, and facilitating the emergence of new topics and perspectives. Through interviews with climate experts, this study identifies three key narratives and critical shortcomings related to climate governance. The dominant climate narratives identified are apocalyptic environmentalism, greening capitalism and degrowth. Notably, greening capitalism and degrowth emerge as a dichotomous framework for understanding and interpreting climate change. By exploring these climate narratives, we highlight five critical shortcomings related to climate governance: increasing citizen participation through a bottom-up governance model, reforming the environmental subsidy framework, strengthening the science-policy interface, decoupling economic growth from energy dependence and developing innovative technological models beyond traditional green growth approaches. As a result, climate governance remains confined to these binary frameworks, and the challenges that were promised to be addressed decades ago largely remain unresolved. The value of this study lies in the fact that, on the one hand, it uses narrative analysis to investigate climate governance, and on the other hand, it does so through interviews with different actors. All this facilitates a holistic approach, and from a 50-year historical perspective, this study traces an evolutionary line of narratives and identifies the critical points of climate governance.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-13
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-06-2024-0089
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Even climate change is not fair: the impact of climate change on economic
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Authors: Vincent Tawiah, Noha Alessa
Abstract: From generation to generation, the poor and less developed have always borne the negative consequences of the extravagant lifestyles of the rich. The climate seems to perpetuate this injustice by punishing the good people with the consequences of the irresponsible acts of the wealthy. Therefore, this paper aims to establish the relationship between climate risk and carbon emissions. Then, this paper investigates the economic consequences of climate risk in both developed and developing countries. This paper uses robust econometrics, including fixed effect and the two-step system generalised method of moments, on a large sample of 175 countries from 2008 to 2019. Unsurprisingly, this paper found that climate risks are negatively associated with carbon emissions, indicating that countries with lower emissions are more exposed to frequent and severe climate-related disasters than those with higher emissions. Additionally, this paper discovered that climate risk has a negative impact on economic development, which is more pronounced in developing countries. The results are robust to alternative measurement and econometric modelling, including the system-generalized method of moments. These findings suggest that developing countries, the least contributors to climate change, unfairly suffer from the environmentally irresponsible actions of high-emitting developed countries.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-12-09
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-01-2024-0008
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Assessing how pro-environmental perspectives impact participation in
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Authors: Mohammad Enamul Hoque, Abdullah Al Mamun, Perengki Susanto
Abstract: Global warming and climate change are significant barriers to food production due to rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Thus, some households have taken to producing organic food on their rooftop gardens to mitigate the aforementioned challenges, which could improve the green environment and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Given the emergence of this trend, this study aims to predict organic food production intention and behaviour within urban rooftop home gardens using an integrated model of the value-belief-norm (VBN) theory and theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Study data were collected from 352 households in two major Bangladeshi cities and analysed through SEM-PLS for model assessment and prediction. Resultantly, biospheric and egoistic values led to an improved ecological worldview (EP). The EP, awareness of consequences (ACs) and social norms (SNs) predicted personal norms (PNs). In addition, PNs and SNs forecasted the intention to produce organic food in urban-area rooftop gardens. Strong intentions could promote and predict the adoption of organic food production in rooftop gardens. Based on the study outcomes, PN partially mediated the relationship between SN and the intention to produce organic food. Furthermore, the value–behaviour nexus performed serial mediation through beliefs, norms and intentions. In this vein, the VBN framework provided a comprehensive guideline to encourage the intention and behaviour of organic food production in urban-area rooftops. Education and public policies potentially leveraged public beliefs and norms to engage in climate-friendly activities. Cultivating organic herbs and vegetables on rooftop reduces dependency on industrially produced food and fertilised crops, making it a sustainable food choice and climate-mitigating activity. Thus, this study focuses on rooftop organic food production as a lens to examine pro-environmental intentions and behaviours. In addition, past studies have not emphasised the mediating roles of environmental beliefs, PN and intentions between the value–pro-environmental behaviour nexus. Such paths could be interesting to observe and add value to the VBN model. This study investigated the mediating roles of environmental beliefs, PN and intentions between the value–pro-environmental behaviour nexus and the role of PN between SN and pro-environmental behavioural intention with VBN farmwork.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-11-25
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-10-2023-0131
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Framework for collaborative local climate adaptation scenario development-
nexus between climate resilience, public health service and spatial
planning
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Authors: Wiriya Puntub, Stefan Greiving, Joern Birkmann
Abstract: The interaction between urban development and climate change significantly impacts local public health services. Unfortunately, cities and involved institutions often fail to prioritize and integrate spatial planning when dealing with these unprecedented future challenges. This study aims to offer Health Integrative Climate Resilience and Adaptation Future (HICRAF), an innovative planning framework that systematically operationalizes future climate risks and their impact on local public health services. HICRAF is developed based on the intermix of explorative and normative scenario planning approaches. Mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative techniques were applied to develop and operationalize the local climate adaptation scenarios through stakeholder participation. The framework demonstrates how different methods and scales (spatial and temporal) can be linked to exhibit climate risk outcomes of different future pathways. The practicality of HICRAF was demonstrated in Khon Kaen city, where it bridged the gaps between global climate trajectories and local climate adaptation scenarios. It also highlights the need to consider intertwining spatial and systemic risks in local infrastructure operations. Although HICRAF has gained political buy-in and fostered the establishment of stakeholder discourse on climate-resilient futures, further research is needed to enhance its robustness and replicability. This paper proposes a novel planning framework, HICRAF, that can systematically operationalize the future challenges of unprecedented climate change and urban development changes for the local public health service. The demonstration of HICRAF in Khon Kaen city provides empirical evidence of its implementability and upscaling potential.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-11-25
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-09-2023-0110
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Climate change and lethal violence: a global analysis
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Authors: Saqib Amin
Abstract: The study aims to uncover the relationship between rising temperatures, increased greenhouse gas emissions and the prevalence of lethal violence, encompassing suicides and homicides. It also sought to identify how climate change affects different economic strata in countries, notably in high and middle-income nations, and across Asia and Africa. This study rigorously explored the link between global climate change and lethal violence across 201 countries from 1970 to 2020. Climate change was measured using annual surface temperature fluctuations and greenhouse gas emissions, while lethal violence was estimated using data on suicides and homicides. The analysis revealed significant positive associations between escalating temperatures, heightened greenhouse gas emissions and lethal violence. These connections were evident across different economic levels and geographic regions in Asia and Africa. This study emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive interventions to combat human-induced climate change and mitigate its extensive negative impacts on society, particularly its association with increased violent behavior.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-11-14
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-12-2023-0159
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Socio-economic assessment of drought impacts in Lesotho: implications for
early action
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Authors: Relebohile Agnes Mojaki, Makoala Vitalis Marake, Evan Easton-Calabria, Joalane Rethabile Marunye, Erin Coughlan de Perez
Abstract: Lesotho is one of the most vulnerable countries to effects of climate change with resultant recurrent drought. Drought and dry spells have become a common feature that causes crop failure which subsequently causes food insecurity for agrarian communities. While drought-related research has explored the association between rainfall and crop production, there is a gap in understanding people’s experiences of drought impacts and their opinion about what actions could be taken to avoid such impacts in the future. This study aims to ask: what are people’s experiences of drought and potential early actions that could save livelihoods and reduce human suffering' A qualitative research approach was adopted where this paper carried out consultations in three agroecological zones, i.e. Southern Lowlands, Northern Lowlands and Mountains of Lesotho. Overall, this paper conducted 48 community consultations where genderized focus group discussions (mixed elderly, mixed youth, middled aged men and women) and nine key informants (local authorities, schoolteachers, wisemen and women in the community) interviews were conducted. Furthermore, interviews with stakeholders at the district level (sectoral leaders in disaster risk reduction sub-sectors) were conducted. This study finds that there are interlinked socio-economic, productive and environmental impacts. Drought-related impacts reported were: cost of food, prevalence of diarrhoea in children under five years of age, conflicts over resources, animal diseases and mortality, aridity and crop failure. Informants also perceived the following actions could be taken before a drought is manifested: clear agro-climatological early warning messages, tailor-made drought-relevant advisories, water harvesting and availability of drought-tolerant seeds. It is thus imperative to streamline policy interventions regarding dissemination of early warning messages and anticipatory actions to reduce the negative impacts of drought on livelihoods. In any qualitative study, the researchers need to reflect on their positionality and how that may influence the research process, outcomes and the general limitations of the research methods (Quandt, 2021). Given that the research team has worked with humanitarian organisations in the study area after which development interventions were implemented, this might have led to interviewees exaggerating the negative impacts of drought hoping the team to bring assistance into the community. In contrast, others may have downplayed the impact and anticipatory actions they deem necessary because of concern that people from different institutions come to ask questions without feedback. This study provides much-needed evidence on how communities affected by drought conceptualise it and how it affects their livelihoods. It delivers an understanding of the nature of the impacts of drought and the nature of anticipatory actions perceived as essential in reducing these impacts and, in so doing, seeks to inform policymakers on designing interventions informed by evidence on lived experience. Future humanitarian and policy interventions to prepare for droughts can use this evidence to identify the type of support that would be the most well-received by community members who are preparing for long-term drying trends in their region. The study presents an understanding of people’s opinions of the nature and state of drought impacts, which are key to any effort towards developing and implementing relevant anticipatory action interventions to minimise the impacts of drought.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-11-11
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-12-2023-0150
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Interdisciplinary participation in climate-adapted urban land-use planning
– findings of two gaming simulations in the city of Bottrop, Germany-
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Authors: Marisa Fuchs, Madeleine Loren Kirstein
Abstract: Sustainable and climate-adapted urban development requires integrative governance approaches and forms of collaboration between different disciplinary actors in urban society. Integrative approaches are a particular challenge for those planning cultures in which they are not yet sufficiently established. This also applies to formal urban land-use planning in Germany, which forms the governance setting of this study. This study aims to examine how interdisciplinary participation in formal urban land-use planning contributes to the consideration of climate adaptation in the planning process. This paper traces the process of two differently designed interdisciplinary participation formats based on the methodological framework of a gaming simulation, each in the context of a formal urban land-use planning procedure in Bottrop, Germany. The gaming simulations are designed as performance simulations in which we involved several representatives from different public authorities. The gaming simulations show that interdisciplinary participation can lead to an increased awareness of climate adaptation requirements in particular and a mutual understanding of different logics of action in the context of comprehensive and sustainable urban planning in general. In addition, this paper provides recommendations as to how and under what conditions the benefits of the simulations can be transferred to municipal practice. While integrative and interdisciplinary formats are increasingly being used in the context of informal urban planning, this does not apply to formal urban land-use planning. Participation in formal urban land-use planning procedures is classically linear and multidisciplinary in Germany. Using two simulated interdisciplinary participation formats, this paper tested to what extent the consideration of climate adaptation requirements as a cross-sectoral task can benefit from interdisciplinarity in the context of two formal urban land-use planning procedures.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-11-08
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-11-2023-0136
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Adapting to climate change: lessons from Chile’s coastal communities
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Authors: Jessica Parra, Magdalena Jensen
Abstract: This study aims to examine the intricate relationship between Chile’s coastal communities and the increasing effects of climate change, with a focus on Caleta Lenga as a case study. Chile’s extensive coastline is closely linked to the country’s economic well-being and the livelihoods of millions of people. The mounting threats posed by climate change require immediate action. To strengthen resilience and reduce risk, adaptive measures are imperative. However, effective adaptation is hindered by numerous barriers, including adaptive capacity and governance challenges. This study uses a case study approach, which centres on Caleta Lenga’s unique socio-environmental and demographic context. This study used semi-structured interviews and historical reconstruction to reveal a socio-economic and environmental narrative that was influenced by significant events and transitions. The residents’ perception of climate change impacts was viewed through the lens of industrial activities and changing weather patterns. This study emphasizes the community’s resilience in the face of changing socio-environmental dynamics. It highlights the importance of informed decision-making, community cooperation and the preservation of ancestral knowledge in promoting adaptive strategies based on community solidarity and collective decision-making. The findings underscore the need for effective adaptation measures that address both adaptive capacity and governance challenges to bolster climate resilience in vulnerable coastal communities. The findings underscore the need for effective adaptation measures that address both adaptive capacity and governance challenges to bolster climate resilience in vulnerable coastal communities.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-24
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-03-2024-0044
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Knowledge towards health impacts of climate change among Amhara Sayint
community, Northeastern Ethiopia
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Authors: Genanew Mulugeta Kassaw, Asmamaw Malede, Adinew Gizeyatu, Metadel Adane, Asha Embrandiri, Awoke Keleb, Gete Berihun, Abebe Kassa Geto, Belachew Tekleyohannes Wogayehu, Gebremeskel Kibret Abebe, Tibebu Habtie Zewde, Sisay Abebe Debela, Solomon Seyoum, Amana Ogeto Luke, Gashaw Wondaya, Atitegeb Abera Kide, Mekonnen Moges, Denise Metoyer, Mesfin Gebrehiwot
Abstract: This study aims to assess the knowledge of Amhara Sayint district community in Northeastern Ethiopia towards the health impacts of climate change. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 20 July to 5 September 2022, involving 605 randomly selected households in Amhara Sayint district, Northeastern Ethiopia. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pilot-tested and content-validated questionnaire administered via Kobo Collect survey tool. The data were then exported to STATA for management and analysis. A proportional odds approach of ordinal logistic regression model was fitted with a 95% confidence level to identify factors associated with the community’s knowledge towards the health impacts of climate change. Of the total respondents, 3.47% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.1, 5.3) and 42.98% (95% CI: 38.9, 47) had inadequate and medium levels of knowledge towards the health impacts of climate change, respectively. Proportional odds model analysis result indicated that gender (female) (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.49; 95% CI: 1.053, 2.13), wealth status (poorest) (AOR = 1.97; 95% CI: 1.01, 3.83), educational status (unable to read and write) (AOR = 4.13; 95% CI: 1.25, 13.68) and participation status in environmental protection activities (not) (AOR = 1.78; 95% CI: 1.17, 2.71) were factors that significantly associated with inadequate and medium levels of knowledge towards the health impacts of climate change. The result of this research is not supported by qualitative methods. Residents of the study area know the climate is changing; however, they lack adequate knowledge towards the health impacts of climate change. Significant number of people have inadequate level of knowledge about health impacts of climate change so relevant health education is needed. This research is original in its focus on assessing public knowledge about the health impacts of climate change in the Amhara Sayint district, northeastern Ethiopia, a perspective often overlooked in existing studies. Its findings are crucial for guiding future research and developing targeted public health strategies and educational initiatives.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-16
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-06-2023-0086
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Phasic and periodic change of drought under greenhouse effect
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Authors: Yang Li, Zhicheng Zheng, Yaochen Qin, Haifeng Tian, Zhixiang Xie, Peijun Rong
Abstract: Drought is the primary disaster that negatively impacts agricultural and animal husbandry production. It can lead to crop reduction and even pose a threat to human survival in environmentally sensitive areas of China (ESAC). However, the phases and periodicity of drought changes in the ESAC remain largely unknown. Thus, this paper aims to identify the periodic characteristics of meteorological drought changes. The potential evapotranspiration was calculated using the Penman–Monteith formula recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, whereas the standardized precipitation evaporation index (SPEI) of drought was simulated by coupling precipitation data. Subsequently, the Bernaola-Galvan segmentation algorithm was proposed to divide the periods of drought change and the newly developed extreme-point symmetric mode decomposition to analyze the periodic drought patterns. The findings reveal a significant increase in SPEI in the ESAC, with the rate of decline in drought events higher in the ESAC than in China, indicating a more pronounced wetting trend in the study area. Spatially, the northeast region showed an evident drying trend, whereas the southwest region showed a wetting trend. Two abrupt changes in the drought pattern were observed during the study period, namely, in 1965 and 1983. The spatial instability of moderate or severe drought frequency and intensity on a seasonal scale was more consistent during 1966–1983 and 1984–2018, compared to 1961–1965. Drought variation was predominantly influenced by interannual oscillations, with the periods of the components of intrinsic mode functions 1 (IMF1) and 2 (IMF2) being 3.1 and 7.3 years, respectively. Their cumulative variance contribution rate reached 70.22%. The trend decomposition and periods of droughts in the study area were analyzed, which may provide an important scientific reference for water resource management and agricultural production activities in the ESAC. However, several problems remain unaddressed. First, the SPEI considers only precipitation and evapotranspiration, making it extremely sensitive to temperature increases. It also ignores the nonstationary nature of the hydrometeorological water process; therefore, it is prone to bias in drought detection and may overestimate the intensity and duration of droughts. Therefore, further studies on the application and comparison of various drought indices should be conducted to develop a more effective meteorological drought index. Second, the local water budget is mainly affected by surface evapotranspiration and precipitation. Evapotranspiration is calculated by various methods that provide different results. Therefore, future studies need to explore both the advantages and disadvantages of various evapotranspiration calculation methods (e.g. Hargreaves, Thornthwaite and Penman–Monteith) and their application scenarios. Third, this study focused on the temporal and spatial evolution and periodic characteristics of droughts, without considering the driving mechanisms behind them and their impact on the ecosystem. In future, it will be necessary to focus on a sensitivity analysis of drought indices with regard to climate change. Finally, although this study calculated the SPEI using meteorological data provided by China’s high-density observatory network, deviations and uncertainties were inevitable in the point-to-grid spatialization process. This shortcoming may be avoided by using satellite remote sensing data with high spatiotemporal resolution in the future, which can allow pixel-scale monitoring and simulation of meteorological drought evolution. Under the background of continuous global warming, the climate in arid and semiarid areas of China has shown a trend of warming and wetting. It means that the plant environment in this region is getting better. In the future, the project of afforestation and returning farmland to forest and grassland in this region can increase the planting proportion of water-loving tree species to obtain better ecological benefits. Meanwhile, this study found that in the relatively water-scarce regions of China, drought duration was dominated by interannual oscillations (3.1a and 7.3a). This suggests that governments and nongovernmental organizations in the region should pay attention to the short drought period in the ESAC when they carry out ecological restoration and protection projects such as the construction of forest reserves and high-quality farmland. The findings enhance the understanding of the phasic and periodic characteristics of drought changes in the ESAC. Future studies on the stress effects of drought on crop yield may consider these effects to better reflect the agricultural response to meteorological drought and thus effectively improve the tolerance of agricultural activities to drought events.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-16
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-11-2023-0144
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- A bibliometric analysis of smallholder farmers’ climate change
adaptation challenges: a SADC region outlook
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Authors: Dumisani Shoko Kori, Walter Musakwa, Clare Kelso
Abstract: This paper aims to explore pathways in which adaptation challenges may occur. Focus is on the barriers to adaptation, challenges to adaptation and maladaptation with reference to smallholder farmers in the Southern African Development Community region. Bibliometric analysis techniques were used to track the literature on smallholder farmers’ adaptation challenges. Web of Science was the main data source. A total of 41 articles were retained for analysis and exported into Visualization of Similarities Viewer Software where the development of research on the subject, co-occurrence of keywords analysis, top publishers, citations and total link strength was done. Results indicate that research on smallholder farmers’ adaptation challenges is not new but has gained more consideration post-2020. The main adaptation challenges emanate from perception barriers and constraints based on determinants of adoption, limitations for resilience building and achieving sustainable adaptation as well as contestations around Climate Smart Agriculture technologies. Effective design of adaptation policies should center on prioritizing the needs of the local people. This would reduce the occurrences of smallholder farmers’ adaptation challenges, promote resilience building and contribute toward achieving sustainable adaptation. It is equally important to document adaptation challenges. However, adaptation challenges are rarely shared with the same enthusiasm as its successes. This work focuses on the matter with the intention of conscientizing smallholder farmers to reduce the risk of repeating the same adaptation mistakes.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-14
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2023-0106
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Spatiotemporal analysis of rainfall and temperature variability and trends
for a mixed crop-livestock production system: its implications for
developing adaptation strategies
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Authors: Sintayehu Alemayehu, Daniel Olago, Opere Alfred, Tadesse Terefe Zeleke, Sintayehu W. Dejene
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze the seasonal spatiotemporal climate variability in the Borena zone of Ethiopia and its effects on agriculture and livestock production. By examining these climate variables in relation to global sea surface temperatures (SST) and atmospheric pressure systems, the study seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms driving local climate variability. Furthermore, it assesses how these climate variations impact crop yields, particularly wheat and livestock production, providing valuable insights for developing effective adaptation strategies and policies to enhance food security and economic stability in the region. The design and methodology of this study involve a multifaceted approach to analyzing seasonal spatiotemporal climate variability in the Borena zone of Ethiopia. The research uses advanced statistical techniques, including rotated empirical orthogonal function (EOF) and rotated principal component analysis (RPCA), to identify and quantify significant patterns in seasonal rainfall, temperature and drought indices over the period from 1981 to 2022. These methods are used to reveal the spatiotemporal variations and trends in climate variables. To understand the causal mechanisms behind these variations, the study correlates seasonal rainfall data with global SST and examines atmospheric pressure systems and wind vectors. In addition, the impact of climate variability on agricultural and livestock production is assessed by linking observed climate patterns with changes in crop yields, particularly wheat and livestock productivity. This comprehensive approach integrates statistical analysis with environmental and agricultural data to provide a detailed understanding of climate dynamics and their practical implications. The findings of this study reveal significant seasonal spatiotemporal climate variability in the Borena zone of Ethiopia, characterized by notable patterns and trends in rainfall, temperature and drought indices from 1981 to 2022. The analysis identified that over 84% of the annual rainfall occurs during the March to May (MAM) and September to November (SON) seasons, with MAM contributing approximately 53% and SON over 31%, highlighting these as the primary rainfall periods. Significant spatiotemporal variations were observed, with northwestern (35.4%), southern (34.9%) and northeastern (19.3%) are dominant variability parts of the zone during MAM season, similarly southeastern (48.7%), and northcentral (37.8%) are dominant variability parts of the zone during SON season. Trends indicating that certain subregions experience more pronounced changes in climate variables in both seasons. Correlation with global SST and an examination of atmospheric pressure systems elucidated the mechanisms driving these variations, with significant correlation with the southern and central part of Indian Ocean. This study also found that fluctuations in climate variables significantly impact crop production, particularly wheat and livestock productivity in the region, underscoring the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate adverse effects on agriculture and food security. The implications of this study highlight the need for robust adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of climate variability. Detailed research on seasonal climate patterns and the specific behaviors of livestock and crops is essential. Gaining a thorough understanding of these dynamics is critical for developing resilient adaptation strategies tailored to the unique ecological and economic context of the Borana zone. Future research should focus on seasonal climate variations and their implications to guide sustainable development and livelihood adjustments in the region. This study offers significant originality and value by providing a detailed analysis of seasonal spatiotemporal climate variability in the Borena zone of Ethiopia, using advanced statistical techniques such as rotated EOF and RPCA. By integrating these methods with global SST data and atmospheric pressure systems, the research delivers a nuanced understanding of how global climatic factors influence local weather patterns. The study’s novel approach not only identifies key trends and patterns in climate variables over an extensive historical period but also links these findings to practical outcomes in crop and livestock production. This connection is crucial for developing targeted adaptation strategies and policies, thereby offering actionable insights for enhancing agricultural practices and food security in the region. The originality of this work lies in its comprehensive analysis and practical relevance, making it a valuable contribution to both climate science and regional agricultural planning.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-11
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-08-2024-0133
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- The role of Saudi women in advancing environmental sustainability: a case
study of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Authors: Mubarak Saad Aldosari
Abstract: A structured questionnaire was used in this study, which clarifies demographic, attitudinal and driver factors that influence their interest in environmental sustainability. The target population sampled in the study is predominantly teachers. They are aware of their influence in society but accept the necessity of expanding it beyond this professional group. This research analyses the attitudes, barriers and prospects of 154 Saudi women in Riyadh, who are mostly educators, aged between 18 and 58, in Saudi Arabia towards implementing environmental sustainability. The analysis delves into the role that higher education (76.0% with a bachelor’s, 22.0% with a master’s or doctoral degree) plays in environmental consciousness. Correlation results suggest that there is a significant connection between active engagement and personal barriers, benefits for future generations and perceived demand for improved environmental education. The study indicates diverging opinions on different aspects and a lack of interest in collaboration. The results of the correlation analysis support relationships between women’s contributions to environmental sustainability and policy changes, which also suggest the need for subtle interpretations. There are also priorities like increasing the scope of involvement, improving policymakers' understanding of factors affecting women’s participation and developing holistic initiatives that address roles in greater detail. This study’s distinctive contribution resides in its correlation analysis, which uncovers associations between women’s contributions, policy changes and the requirement for subtle interpretations. This underscores the importance of comprehensive initiatives and increased participation.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-08
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-04-2024-0053
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Constructing Ubudehe' Farmers’ perceptions of drought impacts and
resilience capacities in Bugesera, Rwanda
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Authors: Lazare Nzeyimana, Åsa Danielsson, Veronica Brodén-Gyberg, Lotta Andersson
Abstract: This paper analyses Rwandan farmers’ perceptions of historical drivers of landscape vulnerability (past), current livelihood assets (present) and existing or potential capacities (future) to increase resilience to drought. The specific focus is on linking experiences from the past and present with ideas for a drought-resilient future. It explores how farmers' perceptions of past droughts and future visioning can contribute to rural development policy and multi-level collaborations. This study was conducted in Bugesera, a drought-prone district in south-eastern Rwanda. Empirical data was collected through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. The analytical points of departure are based on sustainable landscapes and livelihood approaches, combining spatial and temporal perspectives on challenges and opportunities identified by farmers’ communities in addressing droughts. All respondents had a high awareness of the impact of droughts. Perceived drivers of landscape change include historical climate events, such as droughts and floods, immigration and agricultural expansion, which have led to demographic pressure on land, deforestation and infringement on natural resources. Factors enhancing resilience capacities include access to diversified sources of livelihood, knowledge of appropriate irrigation techniques and availability of safety nets and credits. Furthermore, farmers identified collaborative opportunities as important for resilience capacity, including peer learning, and sharing best practices through knowledge exchange and on-field training. In addition, farmers brought up the need for innovative institutions that can facilitate access to markets and enable collaboration between different agricultural sectors. This study analyses farmers’ perceptions of resilience capacities to droughts through a spatiotemporal lens of past droughts, present capital and future challenges by linking scales, knowledge and human–environment nexus. This paper contributes to the knowledge of climate adaptation in Rwanda and to discussions about smallholder farming in the literature on climate change adaptation.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-10-01
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-04-2023-0046
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
- Climate-smart agricultural practices and its implication in Ethiopia: a
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Authors: Getasew Daru Tariku, Sinkie Alemu Kebede
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to assess the adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and its implication on improving the farming household food security status, their resilience and livelihood risk management of farmers. This systematic review has followed procedures to accomplish the review, including literature searches, screening studies, data extraction, synthesis and presentation of the data. Based on the result of the review, the determinants of CSA adoption can be categorized into five categories, including demographic factors (age, sex, family size, dependency ratio, education), economic factors (land size, household income, livestock ownership), institutional factors (extension services, training access, credit services, farm input, market distance), environmental factors (agroecology, change in precipitation, slope of land) and social factors (cooperatives membership, farmers perception). The result also shows that applying CSA practices has an indispensable role on increasing productivity, food security, income, building resilient livelihoods, minimizing production risk and alleviating poverty. This concluded CSA practice has a multidimensional role in the livelihood of agrarian population like Ethiopia, yet its adoption was constrained by several factors. This review mainly emphasizes on the most commonly practiced CSA strategies that are examined by different scholars.
Citation: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
PubDate: 2024-08-29
DOI: 10.1108/IJCCSM-01-2024-0012
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print (2024)
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