We use data from 500 households in Samburu County (Kenya) to explore how natural environment and market accessibility affect coping and adaptation strategies of pastoralists. In particular, we ask whether households accumulate livestock wealth and invest in structural and cognitive social capital...
Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley
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Bulte, E.H.
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Giller, Ken E.
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Ndiwa, Nicholas N.
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Kifugo, S.C.
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McIntire, John M.
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Rufino, Mariana C.
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[Livestock wealth and social capital as insurance against climate risk: A case study of Samburu County in Kenya]
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Livestock wealth and social capital as insurance against climate risk: A case study of Samburu County in Kenya
The purpose of this transdisciplinary project was to cogenerate methods, information and solutions between local communities, local and international scientists and policy makers involved in climate change and adaptation programmes, for coping mechanisms and adapting strategies to climate change ...
Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley
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Maute, F.R.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Herrero, Mario T.
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Moyo, Siboniso
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[Coping strategies and vulnerability to climate change of households in Mozambique]
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Coping strategies and vulnerability to climate change of households in Mozambique
Variable and low rainfall patterns combined with increasing population pressure have led to natural resources degradation in the Mopti region of Mali. This has forced both agricultural and pastoral communities to transform their production systems and social relations. To assess the adaptive capa...
Karanja Ng'ang'a, Stanley
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Diarra, L.
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Notenbaert, An Maria Omer
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Herrero, Mario T.
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[Coping strategies and vulnerability to climate change of households in Mali]
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Coping strategies and vulnerability to climate change of households in Mali