Potential adaptation strategies for climate change impact among flood-prone fish farmers in climate hotspot Uganda

Oyediran O. Oyebola (), Jackson Efitre, Laban Musinguzi and Augustine E. Falaye
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Oyediran O. Oyebola: University of Ibadan
Jackson Efitre: Makerere University
Laban Musinguzi: National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)
Augustine E. Falaye: University of Ibadan

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2021, vol. 23, issue 9, No 4, 12790 pages

Abstract: Abstract Climate-induced floods are increasing in Africa. The need to evolve framework for adaptation to climate change impact (CCI) among flood-prone fish farmers necessitated this study. Based on availability, 60 farming active flood-experienced fish farmers were purposively selected from flood-prone (Gulu and Kibuku) regions in climate hotspot Uganda. These were assessed for CCI adaptation tendencies in their socioeconomics and farming operation/techniques (FOI) indices, CCI awareness, CCI adaptation strategies, and perceived required interventions (RIs) using structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed through descriptive and multivariate regression tools. Respondents were mostly male, adults, educated, Christian, married, medium-sized family, social group members, 1–5 years’ experience, medium-sized farms, and government trained. Income was 1.0–6.0 million Ugx/year. In FOI, semi-intensive culture system, use of rainwater plus groundwater, small-sized (

Keywords: Fish farming; Climate risks; Flood-prone communities; Climate resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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