Informace o kvalifikační práci Climate Change: Farmer Perception and Adaptation Strategies and its Impacts on Agriculture in District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Like any other developing country, Pakistan is confronting climate-induced hazards, but the intensity and severity of these hazards are high and threaten the residents of the higher mountainous regions of Pakistan, such as District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
The primary objective of this study is to understand farmers' perception of climate change, adaptation strategies, and its impact on agriculture production in district Nagar; for this study, a mixed research approach was adopted to collect data from respondents. Quantitative data were obtained from 204 farmers of Rakaposhi and Phaker Valley by simple random sampling, while qualitative data was obtained from key informants and focus group discussions. Percentage analysis, Trend analysis, Chi-square distribution, and Logistic regression are used to analyze the data. The result of this study shows that climate change impacts agricultural productivity adversely, as most farmers claimed that due to climate-induced hazards, they are suffering from numerous negative consequences such as loss of soil fertility, crops infestation diseases, water shortage, and premature repining of crops, which eventually reduce the agriculture production in district Nagar.
The study also revealed that the farmers of district Nagar perceived the symptoms of climate change such as increase in temperature, change in precipitation, erratic rainfall, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and glaciers melting, and farmers associated these changes with abrupt climate change. Moreover, the study further revealed that crop diversification, changing planting dates, shifting to horticulture, crop rotation, and moving to non-farm activities are prominent adaptation measures through which farmers mitigate the impact of climate change.
Anotace v angličtině
Like any other developing country, Pakistan is confronting climate-induced hazards, but the intensity and severity of these hazards are high and threaten the residents of the higher mountainous regions of Pakistan, such as District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
The primary objective of this study is to understand farmers' perception of climate change, adaptation strategies, and its impact on agriculture production in district Nagar; for this study, a mixed research approach was adopted to collect data from respondents. Quantitative data were obtained from 204 farmers of Rakaposhi and Phaker Valley by simple random sampling, while qualitative data was obtained from key informants and focus group discussions. Percentage analysis, Trend analysis, Chi-square distribution, and Logistic regression are used to analyze the data. The result of this study shows that climate change impacts agricultural productivity adversely, as most farmers claimed that due to climate-induced hazards, they are suffering from numerous negative consequences such as loss of soil fertility, crops infestation diseases, water shortage, and premature repining of crops, which eventually reduce the agriculture production in district Nagar.
The study also revealed that the farmers of district Nagar perceived the symptoms of climate change such as increase in temperature, change in precipitation, erratic rainfall, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and glaciers melting, and farmers associated these changes with abrupt climate change. Moreover, the study further revealed that crop diversification, changing planting dates, shifting to horticulture, crop rotation, and moving to non-farm activities are prominent adaptation measures through which farmers mitigate the impact of climate change.
Klíčová slova
Keywords: Climate change, Perception, Adaptation strategies, Barriers of adaptation, Gilgit-Baltistan
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Keywords: Climate change, Perception, Adaptation strategies, Barriers of adaptation, Gilgit-Baltistan
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Anotace
Like any other developing country, Pakistan is confronting climate-induced hazards, but the intensity and severity of these hazards are high and threaten the residents of the higher mountainous regions of Pakistan, such as District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
The primary objective of this study is to understand farmers' perception of climate change, adaptation strategies, and its impact on agriculture production in district Nagar; for this study, a mixed research approach was adopted to collect data from respondents. Quantitative data were obtained from 204 farmers of Rakaposhi and Phaker Valley by simple random sampling, while qualitative data was obtained from key informants and focus group discussions. Percentage analysis, Trend analysis, Chi-square distribution, and Logistic regression are used to analyze the data. The result of this study shows that climate change impacts agricultural productivity adversely, as most farmers claimed that due to climate-induced hazards, they are suffering from numerous negative consequences such as loss of soil fertility, crops infestation diseases, water shortage, and premature repining of crops, which eventually reduce the agriculture production in district Nagar.
The study also revealed that the farmers of district Nagar perceived the symptoms of climate change such as increase in temperature, change in precipitation, erratic rainfall, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and glaciers melting, and farmers associated these changes with abrupt climate change. Moreover, the study further revealed that crop diversification, changing planting dates, shifting to horticulture, crop rotation, and moving to non-farm activities are prominent adaptation measures through which farmers mitigate the impact of climate change.
Anotace v angličtině
Like any other developing country, Pakistan is confronting climate-induced hazards, but the intensity and severity of these hazards are high and threaten the residents of the higher mountainous regions of Pakistan, such as District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan.
The primary objective of this study is to understand farmers' perception of climate change, adaptation strategies, and its impact on agriculture production in district Nagar; for this study, a mixed research approach was adopted to collect data from respondents. Quantitative data were obtained from 204 farmers of Rakaposhi and Phaker Valley by simple random sampling, while qualitative data was obtained from key informants and focus group discussions. Percentage analysis, Trend analysis, Chi-square distribution, and Logistic regression are used to analyze the data. The result of this study shows that climate change impacts agricultural productivity adversely, as most farmers claimed that due to climate-induced hazards, they are suffering from numerous negative consequences such as loss of soil fertility, crops infestation diseases, water shortage, and premature repining of crops, which eventually reduce the agriculture production in district Nagar.
The study also revealed that the farmers of district Nagar perceived the symptoms of climate change such as increase in temperature, change in precipitation, erratic rainfall, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and glaciers melting, and farmers associated these changes with abrupt climate change. Moreover, the study further revealed that crop diversification, changing planting dates, shifting to horticulture, crop rotation, and moving to non-farm activities are prominent adaptation measures through which farmers mitigate the impact of climate change.
Klíčová slova
Keywords: Climate change, Perception, Adaptation strategies, Barriers of adaptation, Gilgit-Baltistan
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Keywords: Climate change, Perception, Adaptation strategies, Barriers of adaptation, Gilgit-Baltistan
Zásady pro vypracování
The study is aimed to achieve the following objectives.
To study community perception about climate change and its impact on agriculture production in Nagar Valley.
2. To study the perception of the community regarding climate change in Nagar Valley.
To identify the coping strategies being adopted by the community to cope with climate change in Nagar valley
Zásady pro vypracování
The study is aimed to achieve the following objectives.
To study community perception about climate change and its impact on agriculture production in Nagar Valley.
2. To study the perception of the community regarding climate change in Nagar Valley.
To identify the coping strategies being adopted by the community to cope with climate change in Nagar valley
Seznam doporučené literatury
Farmers' perception and adaptation to climate change: A willingness to pay analysis
Adaptation to climate change in the developing world
Seznam doporučené literatury
Farmers' perception and adaptation to climate change: A willingness to pay analysis
Adaptation to climate change in the developing world
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The student introduced the main objectives and research methodology of his Thesis to the committee at the beginning of the Thesis Defence presentation. He continued with a brief presentation on the main findings and results of his Thesis named “Community perception of the impact of climate change on agriculture and their coping strategies”. The last slides were focused on the conclusion and discussion. Reading of both reviews - from the supervisor, prof. Sassi and the reviewer, prof. Vaggi follows. The student commented on some questions and notes from reviewers, and the presentation ended with a discussion with the committee members.