Authors : Massama-Esso P. ASSIAH; Kossivi HOUNAKE

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY623

Abstract : A comprehensive study on perceptions and management of climate risks in Togo was undertaken, involving a diversity of stakeholders such as local communities, government authorities and non- governmental organizations (NGOs). Adopting a diverse methodology, combining direct interviews, individual interviews and focus groups, it was followed by a qualitative and quantitative analysis of data covering all six regions of Togo. The results reveal that 97.70% of participants recognize climate change in recent decades. Significant regional variation in recognition of climate change was observed; the Kara region being in the lead with 60.34% of participants identifying this change, while only 5.75% did so in the Grand Lomé region. Climate risks such as droughts, strong winds and epidemics have been identified as major concerns in different regions of Togo. For example, in the Maritime region, almost half of participants (46%) report two droughts per year, while in the Plateaux region, 39% of respondents report experiencing three to four droughts per year. Additional- ly, 37.01% of participants in the Kara region report an annual occurrence of strong winds. When it comes to climate risk management, strategies such as dam construc-tion, early warning systems, and community awareness and training have been widely adopted. However, significant variations were observed in the perception of the effectiveness of surveillance and early warning mechanisms across different re-gions. In conclusion, this study provides information to guide efforts to strengthen Togo's resilience to climate challenges. The recommendations made in this article aim to improve risk management capacities, develop climate- responsive policies and promote multi-sector collaboration, thereby contributing to long-term sustaina- ble and inclusive development.

Keywords : Perception, Management, Governance, Community, Climate Risk, Togo.

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