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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"African Climate"”.
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Southern African climate anomalies, summer rainfall and the Angola low
… which are major concerns of many southern African governments. Western countries continue to give food aid during drought periods and are looking for new and effective ways of supporting national food security plans (Walker, 1989a). Food security is a very difficult problem in Africa. A …
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A complex transdisciplinary exploration of South African climate mitigation policy
… years of practice of (predominantly South African) climate mitigation policy from 2001 - 2016; from a dissatisfaction with the pace and depth of progress, and a realisation that the South African climate mitigation policy community of practice approaches what we do in a particular way. …
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Effects of biomass-burning aerosol loading on Southern African climate
This study highlights the importance of including all biomass burning emissions, from the aerosols directly released from fires to the precursor gases, as different radiative forcings will be obtained from different chemical species, and, therefore, different circulation patterns are likely to be …
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Simulating South African Climate with a Super parameterized Community Atmosphere Model (SP-CAM)
… to comprehend and forecast. Clouds affect the climate system by controlling the amount of solar radiation, precipitation and other climatic variables. Parameterised induced General Circulation Model (GCMs) are unable to represent clouds and aerosol particles explicitly and their influence on …
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East African climate variability on different time scales : the Suguta Valley in the African-Asian Monsoon Domain
… short to long-term analyses of available climate data that I am going to present in this doctoral thesis by three different studies. 15,000 years - Suguta Valley | The main study of this thesis concentrated on the understanding of humidity changes within the last African Humid Period (AHP, …
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Direct and semi-direct aerosol effects on the southern African regional climate during the austral winter season
The regional climate model RegCM3 is used to investigate the direct and semi-direct aerosol effects on the southern African climate during the austral winter season (June-September). The sensitivity of simulated aerosol-climate effects to different biomass burning inventories, boundary conditions …
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Climate governance in South Africa: challenges, risks and opportunities
This mini-dissertation examines the state of climate governance in three diverse South African municipalities, namely the City of Cape Town, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Durban), and Amathole District Municipality. Using a qualitative literature review research approach, this study examines …
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Vulnerability of horticulture producers to climate variability and change : the case of Chókwe District, Mozambique
Climate change is projected to have continued and globally severe environmental, economic and socioeconomic effects. These effects are forecast to be more severe in the agriculture sector, considering that it is one of the most sensitive industries to climate change. Studies from the Mozambican …
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Exploring the effects of climate change communication and training efforts: lessons from training-courses aimed at mid-career professionals
Research on the different ways in which climate change and adaptation (CCA) is communicated and taught has been growing in popularity over the last few decades. Researchers in communication science have found that the way in which information is presented and transferred is important in influencing …
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Towards zero emissions and zero poverty in the Global South: a comparative analysis of South Africa, India and Mexico's approach to development and climate change mitigation
… the 21st century are sustainable development and climate change mitigation. In light of these challenges, this thesis seeks to analyse and compare the extent to which development and climate change mitigation are aligned on a policy level in three countries in the global south, namely South …
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Studies on the autecology of Myriophyllum aquaticum in the South-Western Cape Province
Aquatic macrophytes are an integral part of any freshwater ecosystem. In addition to being primary producers, they assist in nutrient circulation and provide shelter and spawning areas for many other forms of associated animal life (Nichols and Keeney, 1973; De Marte and Hartman, 1974).
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An historical political economy analysis of high-emissions low-employment development in South Africa
South Africa is grappling with persistently high levels of poverty, inequality and unemployment, while at the same time being one of the top twenty greenhouse gas emitters in the world. While calls have been made for South Africa to embark on a just transition to a lowcarbon society, a better …
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The role of the retailer in proactive adaptation to climate change at the farm level in South Africa
… is one of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change. Despite the high coping capacity of large-scale commercial agri-firms in South Africa, they are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly due to the semi-arid nature of the country and the frequency of droughts. …
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Using micro-finance services to support climate change adaptation among small-scale farmers : identifying opportunities and challenges in southern Mozambique
… and practices required to respond to climate variability and change. In this context, this study explores how Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) can be capacitated in order to assist smallholder farmers to respond to climate change. The core objective of the study is to identify …
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Zero emissions, zero poverty in Kenya: a review of whether Lamu Coal Power Plant promotes a pro-poor low carbon development pathway
… poverty" has become an ambitious target to fight climate change and reduce poverty at the same time. In Kenya, eradication of extreme poverty through economic growth is one of the aims to be achieved by the Government of Kenya by 2030. Historically, economic growth has been directly linked to …
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Sustainable urban agriculture: a sustainable adaptation strategy for the City of Cape Town? : Practices and views on sustainable urban agriculture and climate change in Cape Town
… agriculture areas in terms of adaptation to climate change in the Cape Town Metropolitan Area, South Africa. Urbanization and climate change are stressing urban areas in developing countries. Therefore, finding a development path towards "sustainable adaptation" remains a critical matter for …
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The atmospheric boundary layer above the Agulhas current
… Current has frequently been linked to South African climate. This is the first dedicated study which quantifies and characterizes the atmospheric boundary layer in this region. Secondly, maritime airmasses are dramatically modified above the Agulhas Current. The resultant large horizontal …
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ELEVATED PYROGENIC ORGANIC MATTER IN SEDIMENTS FROM LAKE BOSUMTWI, GHANA AS A PROXY FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE AFRICAN HUMID PERIOD
… core from Lake Bosumtwi, Ghana, west Africa. The African climate has been dynamic throughout the Quaternary, influenced by multiple drivers varying in duration and magnitude. One particularly notable period is the transition from the African Humid Period (AHP) (~14 - ~5 ka) to the current arid …
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The Kalahari Desert Festival: Music and Dance as a Celebration of Heritage and Identity Amongst the ǂKhomani San
… within a post-apartheid socio-political South African climate. The Kalahari Desert Festival has, until my current discussion, never been the focus of any academic research studies. Being relatively new, I believe it is a significant research focal point, as I explore ideas of heritage, …
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Contesting transdisciplinary climate knowledge: a decolonial perspective on the FRACTAL project in Windhoek, Namibia
… that transformative change in development of African cities requires a deconstruction of these power dynamics, that current transdisciplinary sustainability research is not yet sufficiently engaging in. To examine the power dynamics, the study applied a decolonial lens in its analysis. In a …
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