The present study focuses on the relationship between gender and climate change in Ethiopia. The majority of Ethiopian women are largely engaged in the agricultural sector, which is highly vulnerable to climate changes. This study aims at analyzing the determinants of women’s response measures of climate change in the Dubti Woreda. This article designes as cross-sectional research design and employs qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Data is obtained from primary and secondary sources. Moreover, both the probability and nonprobability sampling techniques are employed.
The result from the binary logistic model reveals that age, access to training, farming experience, access to credit service, radio and mobile services determines women’s response methods to the consequence of climate changes. Finally, the article recommends for greater investment in women education and training to address the above-mentioned challenges. The impact of climate change is increasing from time to time. Climate change causes for floods, droughts, cyclones and desertification processes and this put the population of the world, especially developing countries at high risk and can undermine the development efforts to reduce poverty. The poor are the most vulnerable to climate change and women are among the greatest number share of the poor, because women constitute more than 70% of the overall worldwide population living below the poverty line, and this implies how many women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change compared to other groups.
Climate change has gender-specific implications in terms of response and there are structural differences between men and women through, for example, gender-specific roles in society, work and domestic life. Response strategies are uneven across and within societies. In relation to this, there are individuals and groups within all societies that have an insufficient decision to response of climate change, for example, in most African countries women in subsistence farming communities are disproportionately burdened with the costs of recovery and coping with drought. Furthermore, women in Sub-Saharan Africa have lower levels of education; they have smaller farms, less access to markets, credit and other inputs which also might be a factor limiting their response strategies to the consequence of climate change.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Description of the Study Area
2.2 Research Design
2.3 Research Approach
2.4 Data Types and Sources
2.5 Sampling Techniques
2.6 Data Collection Instruments
2.7 Methods of Data processing and Analysis
2.7.1 Descriptive statistics
2.7.2 Econometric Model
2.7.3 Specification of Binary Logistic Model
2.7.4 Description of the Model Variables for Binary Logistic Model
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
3.1 Existing Response Strategies of Climate Changes
3.2 Determinants of Women’s Response Strategies
4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
5. RECOMMENDATION AND POLICY IMPLICATION
Research Objectives and Key Topics
This study aims to analyze the determinant factors influencing the response measures adopted by women in the Dubti Woreda to mitigate the consequences of climate change, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods to provide policy recommendations.
- Analysis of women's existing climate change response strategies.
- Identification of socioeconomic and institutional determinants.
- Application of the Binary Logistic Regression Model.
- Evaluation of the impact of training, credit access, and farming experience.
- Assessment of the role of information access via radio or mobile.
Excerpt from the Book
Use of Drought Resistant Varieties
In confirming the use of drought-resistant varieties in both Kebelles, as stated in the above figure the majority number about 76.9% respondents were strongly agreed in using of drought-resistant varieties.
Furthermore, as the data obtained from focus group discussion women were used drought-resistant varieties in their farmland like Maize, Barley, Potatoes and different local cereals. But, there were different diseases which affected these different varieties. One participant in the focus group discussion consolidated the above finding by saying that:
“It well knows, during this drought period, we applied different drought resistant crops in our farm land to adapt changes in climate. However, there are several local diseases was an outbreak, which affected these crops. Thus, this led to crop failure in our Kebelle.”
Thus, the use of drought resistant varieties as an response strategies are important for women as a source of income during drought time by selling these different drought resistant crops to the market.
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides the background on climate change vulnerability among Ethiopian women and defines the research problem and specific objectives.
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This section details the study area, the cross-sectional research design, sampling techniques, and the econometric model used for data analysis.
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS: This chapter presents the empirical findings regarding existing response strategies and evaluates the determinants of these strategies using the binary logistic model.
4. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION: This chapter synthesizes the main findings, noting that five key factors significantly influence the adoption of response strategies among women.
5. RECOMMENDATION AND POLICY IMPLICATION: This final section proposes policy reforms to enhance women's adaptive capacity through targeted training and credit support.
Keywords
Climate change, Response Strategy, Binary Logistic Regression Model, Ethiopia, Dubti Woreda, Women in agriculture, Adaptation, Drought resistance, Irrigation, Soil conservation, Socioeconomic factors, Agricultural technology, Credit service, Mobile services, Farming experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing the determinants of the response measures adopted by women in the Dubti Woreda, Ethiopia, to cope with the adverse effects of climate change.
Which thematic areas are examined?
The study examines agricultural practices, access to institutional resources, the role of education and farming experience, and communication methods like radio or mobile access.
What is the primary research goal?
The primary goal is to identify the socioeconomic and institutional factors that influence whether or not women adopt strategies to combat climate-induced agricultural challenges.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The study employs a cross-sectional research design with a mixed-method approach, using descriptive statistics and a Binary Logistic Regression Model to analyze data.
What does the main body cover?
The main body covers a description of the study area, the data collection instruments, the specification of the logistic model, and the interpretation of the results concerning key determinant factors.
What are the primary keywords characterizing the study?
Key terms include climate change, response strategy, Binary Logistic Regression Model, and specific adaptation measures like drought-resistant varieties and soil conservation.
Why are older women more likely to adopt response strategies?
The study suggests that older women are more experienced and knowledgeable about past climatic events, allowing them to apply this wisdom to adapt to current conditions effectively.
How does access to credit influence climate change response?
Access to credit is crucial as it increases the financial ability of women to meet transaction costs for new agricultural technologies, fertilizers, and other adaptive inputs.
- Citation du texte
- Biniam Debela Birhane (Auteur), Mebrahtom Guesh (Auteur), 2018, Women’s Response Methods to the Consequences of Climate Change, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/455338
