Farmers’ perception of and adaptation to climate change: An Investigation in Northeast Vietnam

Thi Thuy Nong Ha (), Christopher Gan and Baiding Hu
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Thi Thuy Nong Ha: Lincoln University, New Zealand
Christopher Gan: Lincoln University, New Zealand
Baiding Hu: Lincoln University, New Zealand

Journal of Economic Development, 2021, vol. 46, issue 4, 65-85

Abstract: This study investigates farmers’ perception of and adaptation to climate change in Thai Nguyen province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. Using a structured survey questionnaire, personal interviews were conducted with 534 farmers in the study province. A multivariate probit model was utilized to examine factors affecting farmers’ choices of adaptation to climate change. The results show that climate change has threatened farmers’ livelihood and agricultural cultivation. Gender, education, farming experience, land, perceived temperature, perceived precipitation, income source, climate information, agricultural training, membership and credit access significantly affect farmers’ choices of different adaptation methods. The results suggest that government should integrate climate change adaptation activities into local development plans. In addition, climate information, agricultural training, and community-based networks should be made available and accessible to all farmers.

Keywords: Climate Change; Perception; Adaptation; Northeast Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q12 Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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