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Climate Adaptation by Farmers in Three Communities in the Maldives

The Maldives, a small island nation, is continuously facing climate change impacts and adapting to them. One of the risks of climate change in the Maldives is the sea-level rise that threatens the livelihoods of Maldivians. This paper looks at how farmers in the Maldives adapt to changes in climatic conditions by interviewing farmers on three islands: Fuamulaku, Gan, and Fonadhoo. The study employed 24 in-depth interviews with farmers in these islands. Narratives from a few selected farmers are used to highlight the role of social capital and social networks in shaping farmers’ approaches to climate change adaptation. The study shows that family interactions, social networks, and available information build the foundation of their social capital. It identifies the need for effective dissemination of scientific information to farmers and demonstrates that strengthening social capital paves the way for improving their adaptive capacity.

Title of publication: Climate Change and Community Resilience
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国际标准刊号: 978-981-16-0680-9
页数: 129-141
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作者: Fathimath Shafeeqa
其他作家: Rathnayake M. Abeyrathne
组 织: Institute of Research and Development Maldives
其他组织: University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka
年份: 2021
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国家: Maldives
地理范围: 亚洲及太平洋, 小岛屿发展中国家
类别: Газетная статья
内容语言: English
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