Perspectives on climate change and adaptation and mitigation measures amongst farmers of Zamora − Ecuador
Climate change is currently an inevitable phenomenon, due to the increase in greenhouse gases, deforestation, and low-tech agricultural development, which increase the vulnerability of ecosystems and food insecurity, especially in rural areas. A viable alternative to counteract the effects of climat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Climate Services |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405880725000263 |
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| Summary: | Climate change is currently an inevitable phenomenon, due to the increase in greenhouse gases, deforestation, and low-tech agricultural development, which increase the vulnerability of ecosystems and food insecurity, especially in rural areas. A viable alternative to counteract the effects of climate change is to seek adaptation measures based on the perception and experience of farmers. This research evaluated the perception of climate change and adaptation measures those farmers in nine places of Zamora, province of Zamora Chinchipe-Ecuador, have regarding the risks posed by climate change. Data were collected in 2019–2020 through semi-structured surveys, composed of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The results indicate that there have been climate changes in the last 5 years, caused by agricultural activities (deforestation, burning, use of agrochemicals, garbage), but most are unaware of mitigation and adaptation strategies; therefore, it is appropriate to generate knowledge regarding this phenomenon. On the other hand, gender, age, ethnicity, education, and economic activity among the farmers of Zamora showed significant effects on the perception of the effects of climate change. As such, this perception along with the experience of farmers, could support the development of training programs to seek alternatives for adaptation and mitigation in the study area. |
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| ISSN: | 2405-8807 |