Assessment of the vulnerability and adaptability to climate change by farming communities in Nigeria

Term Paper , 2016 , 42 Pages , Grade: 2'1

Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology

This study focused on the assessment of the vulnerability and adaptability to climate change by farming communities in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. Four research questions were developed in line with the purpose of the study, and four correspondent hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Relevant literatures were reviewed to cover the variables under investigation.

The population of the study was 100 registered farmers in the local government area. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the population from 11 political wards of Sardauna. Data for the study were obtained by the use of a questionnaire at 0.05 level of significance and 99 degree of freedom. From the analysis, it was found that flood, desertification, land degradation, cessation of rain and drought are the major indicators of climate change in Nigeria.

Insufficient extension services, lack of farmers enlightenment, negligence of government, religious/traditional believes of farmers and low farmers income are found to be major reasons the farming communities are highly vulnerable to climate change. Based on the above findings, conclusion, recommendations and suggestions for further studies were made.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Purpose of the study
1.4 Research questions
1.5 Research hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the study
1.7 Delimitation of the study
1.8 Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Indicators to climate change
2.2 The vulnerability and adaptive capacity to climate change
2.3 Adaptation strategies to climate change
2.4 Measures of reducing vulnerability and increasing farmers’ adaptive capacity
2.5 Summary of literature review

CHAPTER THREE METHOD AND PROCEDURES
3.1 Research design
3.2 Area of the study
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample
3.5 Sampling technique
3.6 Instrument for data collection
3.6.1 Validation of instrument
3.6.2 Reliability of the instrument
3.7 Procedure for data collection
3.8 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Presentation of results
4.2 Discussion of findings

CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of the study
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestions for further research

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• Course: Soil Science
• Grade: 2'1
• Author: Kenobi Krukru (Author)
• Year: 2016
• Pages: 42
• Catalog Number: V337206
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668267565
• ISBN (Book): 9783668267572
• Language: English
• Tags: climate change, farmers in Nigeria, farming cimate, effect og climate change, effect of climate change, adaptability of farmers