Evaluation of Climate Resilience Strategies in Vulnerable Communities in Ethiopia
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate on the evaluation of climate resilience strategies in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: In Ethiopia, climate resilience strategies have been evaluated to address the increasing challenges faced by vulnerable communities. The Partners for Resilience program, implemented by CARE and other partners, has made significant strides in integrating disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and ecosystem management and restoration, positively impacting over 1.2 million people. Efforts have focused on diversifying livelihoods, strengthening civil society's capacity for dialogue and advocacy, and rehabilitating water schemes and farmland. The Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA) by CARE Ethiopia has been instrumental in understanding local vulnerabilities and developing adaptive capacities against climate variability.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social-ecological systems theory (SES), community-based adaptation (CBA) theory & vulnerability and resilience theory may be used to anchor future studies on evaluation of climate resilience strategies in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia. Strengthens community ownership, adaptive capacity, and sustainability of resilience interventions. Advocating for integrated policy frameworks that mainstream climate resilience into national and local development plans.
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