An assessment of climate change adaptation strategies for Chirumanzu district

Abstract

The aim of the study was to look at the effectiveness of climate change adaptation strategies in Chirumanzu District. The study took into cognizance the fact that climate change has affected the livelihoods of communities and sought to find out how communities have adapted to climate change. Qualitative approach was used as it gave vivid descriptions of climate change impacts, community response and adaptation. Interviews, focus group discussions and observations were the tools implored in gathering data from respondents which was analyzed using the sustainable livelihood approach. The study showed that there is evidence of climate change in the district and community based adaptation is the dominant strategy. Adaptation strategies in the district were successful in curbing the impacts of climate change on agriculture which is a major source of livelihood in the community. The study recommended that various actors be implored if effective adaptation programming is to take place.