Wetlands can only be well managed if their spatial location and extent are accurately documented, which presents a problem as wetland type and morphology are highly variable. Current efforts to delineate wetland extent are varied, resulting in a host of inconsistent and incomparable inventories. ...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Magidi, J.
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Dickens, Chris
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[Determining wetland spatial extent and seasonal variations of the inundated area using multispectral remote sensing]
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Determining wetland spatial extent and seasonal variations of the inundated area using multispectral remote sensing
Southern Africa faces acute water scarcity challenges due to drought recurrence, degradation of surface water resources, and the increasing demand of water from agriculture, which has to meet the growing food demands of an increasing population. These stressors require innovative solutions that e...
Matchaya, Greenwell C.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Nhlengethwa, Sibusiso
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Nhemachena, Charles
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[An overview of water markets in southern Africa: an option for water management in times of scarcity]
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An overview of water markets in southern Africa: an option for water management in times of scarcity
The increasing frequency of extreme climate events such as droughts and floods, as well as increasing temperatures and declining rainfall, are the expected future weather patterns of climate change hot spots such as Sub-Saharan Africa. Climate change and variability hot spot areas will be most vu...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Chilonda, Pius
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[Climate change risk and vulnerability mapping and profiling at local level using the Household Economy Approach (HEA)]
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Climate change risk and vulnerability mapping and profiling at local level using the Household Economy Approach (HEA)
Reliance on rainfall for agriculture and increased climate change and variability pose growing production risks in developing countries. Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by smallholder farmers who depend mainly on rain-fed agriculture, putting food security at both household and nat...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Matchaya, Greenwell C.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Koppen, Barbara C.M. van
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[The impact of investment in smallholder irrigation schemes on irrigation expansion and crop productivity in Malawi]
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The impact of investment in smallholder irrigation schemes on irrigation expansion and crop productivity in Malawi
The discourse on the need for water, energy, and food security has dominated the development agenda of southern African countries, centred on improving livelihoods, building resilience, and regional integration. About 60% of the population in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) live...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Ndlela, B.
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Nhemachena, Charles
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Mabhaudhi, T.
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Mpandeli, S.
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Matchaya, Greenwell C.
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[The water-energy-food nexus: climate risks and opportunities in southern Africa]
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The water-energy-food nexus: climate risks and opportunities in southern Africa
Limited research has been done to estimate the root biomass (belowground biomass) of savanna grasslands. The advent of remote sensing and related products have facilitated the estimation of biomass in terrestrial ecosystems, providing a synoptic overview on ecosystems biomass. Multispectral remot...
Chapungu, L.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Gatti, R.C.
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[Estimating biomass of savanna grasslands as a proxy of carbon stock using multispectral remote sensing]
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Estimating biomass of savanna grasslands as a proxy of carbon stock using multispectral remote sensing
The knowledge of runoff discharged by a catchment at its outlet is important for water accounting and water allocation to competing uses. Runoff generated by a catchment is important in determining the catchment water balance, estimating pollutant loads, and quantifying sediment yield and deliver...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Christopher, M.
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Chilonda, Pius
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[Validating the Soil Conservation Service Triangular Unit Hydrograph (SCS-TUH) model in estimating runoff peak discharge of a catchment in Masvingo, Zimbabwe]
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Validating the Soil Conservation Service Triangular Unit Hydrograph (SCS-TUH) model in estimating runoff peak discharge of a catchment in Masvingo, Zimbabwe
An evaluation of available opportunities to revive irrigation on a long abandoned irrigation scheme in a dry region of Zimbabwe is presented by assessing water availability at catchment level. The aim is to enhance the livelihoods, income and nutrition of the communities that depend on the irriga...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Chilonda, Pius
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[Validation of the rainfall-runoff SCS-CN model in a catchment with limited measured data in Zimbabwe]
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Validation of the rainfall-runoff SCS-CN model in a catchment with limited measured data in Zimbabwe
Orphan crops play an important role in global food and nutrition security, and may have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems under climate change. Owing to reports of their potential under water scarcity, there is an argument to promote them to sustainably address challenges such a...
Mabhaudhi, T.
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Chimonyo, V.G.P.
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Hlahla, S.
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Massawe, F.
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Mayes, S.
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Nhamo, Luxon
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Modi, A.T.
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[Prospects of orphan crops in climate change]
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Prospects of orphan crops in climate change
Although advances in remote sensing have enhanced mapping and monitoring of irrigated areas, producing accurate cropping information through satellite image classification remains elusive due to the complexity of landscapes, changes in reflectance of different land-covers, the remote sensing data...
Nhamo, Luxon
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Dijk, R. van
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Magidi, J.
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Wiberg, David
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Tshikolomo, K.
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[Improving the accuracy of remotely sensed irrigated areas using post-classification enhancement through UAV [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle] capability]
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Improving the accuracy of remotely sensed irrigated areas using post-classification enhancement through UAV [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle] capability