An Overview Of Our Solution
- Population Impacted:
- Continent: Africa
Endereço
Royal Road
Grand-Sable,
Estados Unidos
População impactada
Tamanho
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Principais ocupações
Recursos locais dos quais a comunidade depende e com que finalidade
Ameaças locais aos recursos
Perigos climáticos
Nível de sensibilidade
Nível de capacidade 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.
Custos Ecológicos
Benefício Ecológico
Indicadores Econômicos usados para medir o benefício
- Skills gained on the plantation of various crops which are appropriate in this region - Pressure on land was reduced
Custo Econômico
Number of members of the association attending meetings and training workshops
Benefício económico
Increase in expenditure and standard of living
Indicadores Ecológicos usados para medir o benefício
Additional income generated
Quais foram/são os desafios que sua comunidade enfrentou na implementação desta solução?
- No. of women employed - Household expenditure
Descreva o processo baseado na comunidade usado para desenvolver a solução, incluindo ferramentas e processos usados
the women should be empowered so that they could take appropriate actions to adapt to the effects of climate change and sustain their livelihoods.
Perigo climático preocupante
Como sua solução reduz a exposição e amortece/protege o ecossistema afetado?
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.
Como sua solução reduz a exposição e amortece/protege as comunidades afetadas?
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.
Como sua solução reduz a sensibilidade das comunidades afetadas?
The farmers will be able to sustain their livelihood and the other women who were unemployed will be able to earn a living.
Como sua solução aumentou a capacidade das comunidades locais de se adaptarem a possíveis mudanças climáticas?
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.
Esta solução pode ser replicada em outro lugar?
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