Owusu, Victor and Andriesse, Edo (2023) Local differentiation and adapting to climate change in coastal Ghana. Geographical Review, 113 (3). pp. 337-358.
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This study investigates the perception of the impact of climate change on the livelihoods of small-scale fishing communities in the Western Region of Ghana. A mixed-method approach was employed, consisting of a survey of 400 fisherfolk households and 20 interviews with stakeholders. Changes in rainfall pattern, decreasing rainfall, stronger waves and storms that increase coastal erosion and cause persistent flooding were found to be the main effects of climate change on the livelihoods of small-scale coastal fisherfolk. Transnational fishing practices by fisherfolk in response to climate change contributed to the building of resilience of fishing households, while other adaptation strategies appeared to be insufficient in the long run. Coastal communities are not homogenous with respect to climate change impacts and corresponding adaptation strategies. Based on the empirical results, policy implications are suggested related to early warning systems and multiscalar marine planning.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Ghana, Climate Change, Livelihoods, Small-scale Fisheries, Fishing Communities, Stakeholders, Coastal Erosion, Coastal Communities, Fisherfolks |
| Subjects: | Disasters and Climate Change |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2025 10:55 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Sep 2025 10:55 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22252 |
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