An Overview Of Our Solution
- Population Impacted:
- Continent: Africa
Dirección
Royal Road
Grand-Sable,
Estados Unidos
Correo electrónico
Población impactada
Size
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Ocupaciones principales
Recursos locales de los que depende la comunidad y con qué propósito
Amenazas locales a los recursos
Riesgos climáticos
Nivel de sensibilidad
Nivel de capacidad adaptativa
The Vulnerability Reduction Assessment (VRA) was carried out to assess the current and future vulnerabilities and climate change risks of the Grand Sable community. The VRA analysis was based on four indicators which are: 1. Vulnerability of livelihood/welfare to existing climate change and/or climate variability 2. Vulnerability of livelihood/welfare to developing climate change risks 3. Magnitude of barriers (institutional, policy, technological, financial, etc) barriers to adaptation. 4. Ability and willingness of the community to sustain the project intervention 25 women of the association answered all questions on a scale of 1 to 5 [1: very serious; 2: serious; 3: moderate; 4: not so bad; 5: no problem], generating a numerical score, as well as other qualitative data based on the discussions leading to the eventual score of 1.88. The results of this assessment have helped to formulate an adaptation strategy for this community. The length of implementation of the project is 2 years. Progress of the project is monitored closely by the project manager and the funding agencies.
Costos ecológicos
Beneficio ecológico
Indicadores económicos utilizados para medir el beneficio
- Skills gained on the plantation of various crops which are appropriate in this region - Pressure on land was reduced
Costo económico
Number of members of the association attending meetings and training workshops
Beneficio económico
Increase in expenditure and standard of living
Indicadores ecológicos utilizados para medir el beneficio
Additional income generated
What were/are the challenges your community faced in implementing this solution?
- No. of women employed - Household expenditure
Describa el proceso basado en la comunidad utilizado para desarrollar la solución, incluidas las herramientas y los procesos utilizados.
the women should be empowered so that they could take appropriate actions to adapt to the effects of climate change and sustain their livelihoods.
Peligro climático de preocupación
¿Cómo reduce su solución la exposición y amortigua/protege el ecosistema afectado?
Other
How has your solution increased the capacity of the ecosystem to adapt to potential climate changes?
The topsoil is sensitive to heavy rainfall as it is washed away and thus adds pressure to the land which has to be replenished with fertilizers and other minerals to maintain healthy growth of the crops.
¿Cómo reduce su solución la exposición y amortigua/protege a las comunidades afectadas?
The vetiver root system is known to be massive, deep, penetrating, tough, and very fine. This characteristic of Vetiver provides an extremely strong anchor to the soil, which will be useful for soil erosion control. Compost will improve the soil texture and retain moisture and thus withering of crops during periods of drought will be reduced.
¿Cómo su solución reduce la sensibilidad de las comunidades afectadas?
The farmers will be able to sustain their livelihood and the other women who were unemployed will be able to earn a living.
¿Cómo ha aumentado su solución la capacidad de las comunidades locales para adaptarse a posibles cambios climáticos?
The women community will get an additional income and they will not suffer losses easily due to crop damage during periods of flooding and drought.
¿Se puede replicar esta solución en otros lugares?
Conflict and lack of team spirit among the members of the Association was noted. The members were encouraged to take ownership of the project and to share the benefits of the project. The potential risks associated with this solution are: ? Poor weather conditions