Impacts of Climate Change, Vulnerability and Adaptation Opportunities on Gender Livelihoods Activities in Rural Communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Journal Title: Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
A study was carried out in rural communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to ascertain the climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation measures on livelihoods activities on women in rural communities of Akwa Ibom State. Different Participatory Research Approaches (PRA) methods were used including in-depth interview, focus group discussion and household questionnaires were used. Findings revealed that women in rural communities of Akwa Ibom State constitute 97% of peasant farmers living in rural communities and solely depend on the rain-fed agriculture and natural resources for survival; hence they are more vulnerable to climate related hazards. Gender inequalities practiced in rural communities of Akwa Ibom State increased the levels of vulnerability; such as access to resources, credit facilities, extension services, education, information, technology, decision-making and socio-cultural practices in the area. Increase women’s participation in decision-making at all levels, access to land and credit facilities, diversification of their livelihoods and changes in socio-cultural practices in Akwa Ibom State is necessary to support women to fully realize their potential for enhanced adaptive capacity to climate change impact in the area and elsewhere in Nigeria.
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Ekpo, F. E. and Agu, N. N
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