Assessing the effectiveness of traditional knowledge for climate change adaptation among farmers in Fika local government, Yobe state Department: Environmental Health Science By: muhalhq Project ID: 7649 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractClimate change is a global challenge with profound implications for various aspects of society, including agriculture. Nigerian farmers are particularly vulnerable to its impacts, which include erratic weather patterns, temperature changes, droughts, desertification, and altered cropping seasons. Farmers in the study area are experiencing climate change and they relied on traditional knowledge and experiences for their decision in mitigating the impacts of climate change. The traditional knowledge is documented in this research based on the response of the farmers. This experience and traditional knowledge are different and not well explored by the experts in developing Climate change adaptation strategies. This study adopted the use of semi-structured Google form questionnaire with open and closed-ended questions to obtain primary data from the respondents. the 351 sampling size was determined from a total of 5220 registered farmers with Fika Local Government Agricultural Department using Saunders et al 2016 method of sample determination. The data was analyzed using SPSS. However, the research findings revealed convincing evidence of the significant role of traditional knowledge in enhancing farmer’s adaptation strategies in the face of changing climate conditions. Based on the findings of this research traditional knowledge is very effective in climate change adaptation and can be used to mitigate or reduce the severe impacts of climate change on the farming system. With the results of the findings from this research, the study recommends the promotion and documentation and integration of this traditional knowledge into conventional climate change adaptation strategies....Preview Download Preview +Other Environmental Health Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Rodents infestation, its effects on human health and the control measures - case study of Onyedega community Ibaji local government Kogi state»The effects of improper solid waste disposal on the health of inhabitants of Pandogarirafi local overnment area of Niger state»A study of solid waste generation management practices and its impact on the environment - case study of University of Maiduguri»The causes of the high prevalence of typhoid fever among the students of college of health sciences and technology, Idah lga, Kogi state»The importance of family planning on child spacing in Kagara community, Niger state»Assessment on the implication of poor construction drainage system on the environment in Kogi state college of health sciences and technology»Health and safety measures in an industrial setting»Assessment of diarrhea in children 0-5 years at the General Hospital Idah, Kogi state»Process of package water production and its hygienic practice - case study of Betlad Global Serve Venture»Assessment of noise pollution in Mr Ajifah rice mill industry in Ega - its effect on human health and control in Idah local government area, Kogi state»Attitude of parents toward polio immunization»A study on the negative effects of pesticide on the health of people of Umuegara Community, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi state»Investigation on effect of poor excreta disposal in Okposhi Eshi community Ngbo Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi state»Effect of improper disposal of industrial solid waste on man and his environment - case study of Parapo slaughter slab in Ilaje local goveernment area of Ondo state»Assessment of risk factors influencing typhoid fever occurrence among adults in Sabongeri community of Idah local government area of Kogi state