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Climate Variability and Change in Africa

Perspectives, Experiences and Sustainability

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Editors:
  1. Jonathan I. Matondo

    1. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Eswatini

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  2. Berhanu F. Alemaw

    1. Department of Geology, Water Systems Analysis Group, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

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  3. Wennegouda Jean Pierre Sandwidi

    1. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

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  • Highlights conceptual models for coupling biophysical and social responses with climate change scenarios across various scales
  • Examines numerous step-by-step procedures for integrated assessment of climate change on agriculture, water resources, land use, and aquatic ecosystems
  • Presents special case study results and experiences from different parts of Africa with relevance to sustainability

Part of the book series: Sustainable Development Goals Series (SDGS)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  3. Hydrology and Water Resources Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 37-37
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    2. Assessing Runoff Changes in Major Catchments in Swaziland Due to Climate Change

      • Jonathan I. Matondo
      Pages 39-56

    3. Impacts of Possible Climate Change and Variability on the Water Resources of Southern African: A Regional Modelling Approach

      • Berhanu F. Alemaw, Jonathan I. Matondo
      Pages 57-70

    4. Framework of Best Practice for Climate Change Adaptation in Africa: The Water–Development Nexus

      • Berhanu F. Alemaw
      Pages 71-90

    5. Groundwater Occurrence, Recharge and Productivity in Tertiary Volcanic Rocks of Ethiopia and Climate Change Implications

      • Nata T. Tafesse, Berhanu F. Alemaw
      Pages 91-106

    6. Relationships Among Surface Water Resources in the WR90, WR2005 and WR2012 Datasets of South Africa Using Mean Annual Runoff of Quaternary Catchments

      • Masengo Ilunga
      Pages 107-112

  4. Agricultral Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 113-113
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    2. Integrated Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Agriculture: The Case Study of the Wami River Sub-basin, Tanzania

      • Siza D. Tumbo, Khamaldin D. Mutabazi, Sixbert K. Mourice, Barnabas M. Msongaleli, Frank J. Wambura, Omari B. Mzirai et al.
      Pages 115-136

    3. Strengthening Horticultural Innovation Systems for Adaptation to Effects of Urbanisation and Climate Variability in Peri-Urban Areas

      • Miriam Dalitso Kalanda Joshua, Cosmo Ngongondo, Felistus Chipungu, Charles Malidadi, Emma Liwenga, Amos Majule et al.
      Pages 137-156

    4. Evaluation of Different Tillage Systems for Improved Agricultural Production in Drought-Prone Areas of Malawi

      • Gertrude Jeremiah Sato, Miriam Kalanda Joshua, Cosmo Ngongondo, Felistus Chipungu, Charles Malidadi, Maurice Monjerezi
      Pages 157-167
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About this book

This book presents a comprehensive overview of climate variability and change in Africa, and includes impact assessments and case studies from integration frameworks, with a particular focus on climate, agriculture and water resources. Richly illustrated, the book highlights case studies from western, eastern and southern African region, and explores related development policies. Climate change adaptation research, prediction, and reanalysis are also addressed

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Eswatini

    Jonathan I. Matondo

  • Department of Geology, Water Systems Analysis Group, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

    Berhanu F. Alemaw

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

    Wennegouda Jean Pierre Sandwidi

About the editors

Jonathan I. Matondo is a Professor of Hydrology and Water Resources Planning and Management at the Univ. of Swaziland in the Department of Geography, Environmental science and Planning. His areas of expertise are: Hydrology, hydraulics, computer applications in hydraulics, hydrology, water resources management and modeling of climate change issues.

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