An Overview Of Our Solution
- Population Impacted:
- Continent: Africa
地址
Royal Road
Grand-Sable,
美国
电子邮件
受影响的人口
尺寸
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主要职业
社区所依赖的本地资源，以及用于什么目的
对资源的本地威胁
气候危害
敏感度等级
适应能力水平
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.
生态成本
生态效益
用于衡量效益的经济指标
- Skills gained on the plantation of various crops which are appropriate in this region - Pressure on land was reduced
经济成本
Number of members of the association attending meetings and training workshops
经济效益
Increase in expenditure and standard of living
用于衡量效益的生态指标
Additional income generated
您的社区在实施此解决方案时面临哪些挑战？
- No. of women employed - Household expenditure
描述用于开发解决方案的基于社区的流程，包括使用的工具和流程
the women should be empowered so that they could take appropriate actions to adapt to the effects of climate change and sustain their livelihoods.
关注的气候危害
您的解决方案如何减少暴露和缓冲/保护受影响的生态系统？
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.
您的解决方案如何减少受影响社区的暴露并缓冲/保护受影响的社区？
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.
您的解决方案如何降低受影响社区的敏感性？
The farmers will be able to sustain their livelihood and the other women who were unemployed will be able to earn a living.
您的解决方案如何提高当地社区适应潜在气候变化的能力？
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.
这个解决方案可以在其他地方复制吗？
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