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Climate Change and Agriculture in Zimbabwe

Sustainability in Minority Farming Communities

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  • © 2021

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Authors:
  1. Mark Matsa

    1. Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

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  • Demonstrates how traditional agricultural communities have developed strategies to adapt to climate change
  • Focuses on indigenous minority farmer communities in South-Western Zimbabwe
  • Addresses their sustainability problems amid climate variability challenges

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

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 1-9

  3. Climate Change and Lessons from World Indigenous Minority Communities

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 11-20

  4. Impact of Climate Change in Zimbabwe

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 21-30

  5. Rainfall and Temperature Fluctuations in Southwest Zimbabwe

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 31-46

  6. Climate Change Impact on Indigenous Minority Farmer Communities in Southwest Zimbabwe

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 47-59

  7. Interventions on Climate Change Among Indigenous Farmer Communities in South-West Zimbabwe

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 61-64

  8. Indigenous Minority Farmer Communities Development Basket of Priorities in South-West Zimbabwe

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 65-76

  9. Conclusion

    • Mark Matsa
    Pages 77-85

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 87-98
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About this book

This book proves, through empirical research, that indigenous and traditional agricultural communities have experienced severe climate change impacts, and have developed corresponding livelihood strategies to strengthen their resilience in a variable climate. With a focus on indigenous minority farming communities in the developing region of South-Western Zimbabwe, the study presents both qualitative and quantitative approaches of data analysis to assess sustainability problems amid climate change and climate variability challenges, and proposes potential solutions. In eight chapters, the book expands on the scarce availability of community-based research on climate change and variability in Zimbabwe.

The book is meant for college and university students and stakeholders involved in development work in rural minority farmer communities, especially in climate change prone regions of Africa and other developing countries who have very few options of adaptation and mitigation.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

    Mark Matsa

About the author

Professor Mark Matsa is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. His research interests include Waste Management, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Land cover and land use changes, Water Resources Management, Food Security, Migration, Gender and the Environment, and Biogeography.

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