Climate change adaptation and the African fisheries: evidence from the UNFCCC National Communications

Shepherd Muchuru () and Godwell Nhamo
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Shepherd Muchuru: University of South Africa
Godwell Nhamo: University of South Africa

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2018, vol. 20, issue 4, No 14, 1687-1705

Abstract: Abstract Climate change can cause significant (un)foreseen changes in the fisheries sector. However, adaptation has the potential to moderate some of the impacts. This paper explores the challenges faced by both freshwater and marine fisheries sector in addressing climate change and teases out intervention measures from 21 African countries. The paper uses document analysis and draws selected analysis parameters from the grounded theory. The data are obtained from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change National Communication reports. Among the key adaptation measures emerging from the analysis are: fish breeding, integrated coastal management, putting in place appropriate policies, water and flood management as well as research and development. The study concludes that adaptation in the African fisheries sector should be prioritised, an aspect that could also apply elsewhere in the world to enhance food security.

Keywords: Adaptation; Africa; Climate change; Fisheries; Sustainability; UNFCCC (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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