Econometric Analysis of the Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change Risks Among Farmers in Congo-Brazzaville
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Date
2021-04-19
Authors
Mfere, Wolf Ulrich Akiana
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AERC
Abstract
This study analyzes the experience of farmers under Agri-Congo with regard to
perception and adaptation to climate change. It is based on a field survey of 201
farmers, comprising 101 in Brazzaville and 100 in Pointe-Noire, the two largest cities
in Congo. The statistical results show that most farmers perceive climate change
(98.5% of responses) and practise adaptation (85.4% of responses). The high rates
of perception and adaptation among farmers are due to their experience in farming
activity, and due to their determination to maintain their farming business despite the
current risks related to climate change. The problem coping index has shown that lack
of experience, limited access to inputs and credit facilities are the main constraints
in terms of adaptation. Crop diversification, adjustment of the farm calendar and
substitution of crops within the same farm area are the strategies most developed
by farmers. The study identified the determinants of perception and adaptation to
climate change through the application of the Probit model. Indeed, age, level of
education and number of farm employees are the main variables that increase farmers'
awareness of climate change, while input donations, farming experience, property
rights, engagement in a subsidiary activity and membership in an organization are the
key determinants of farmers' adaptation to climate change. Finally, special attention
from Agri-Congo should be directed to training, enhancement of farm inputs, fertilizer
and input subsidies and issuing of land titles to strengthen the adaptive capacity of
farmers.
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Perception, , Adaptation, , Climate change, , Brazzaville , , Pointe-Noire.