Authors :
Manirambona Jean; Nsanzumukiza Martin Vincent; Nzayinambaho Justin
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7867613
Abstract :
The study entitled “the effect of climate
variability on community livelihood in Rwanda, a case of
Bugesera district” was conducted to assess three specific
objectives, such as to assess climate variability status in
Bugesera District from 1990 to 2021, to analyze the
community livelihood in Bugesera District from 1990 to
2021 and to find out the relationship between extreme
weather events occurring in Bugesera District and
community livelihood. The study is descriptive and
correlative design. Population of this study are district
environmentalists and staff in charge of socio-economic
development from district to sector level and cell level in
Bugesera district. The total is constituted by 3 staff at
district level, 30 staffs at sector level and 72 staff at cell
level which form a total of 105 staff in Bugesera District.
Data analysis was made using SPSS (Statistical package
for social scientist) for correlational analysis. The study
on the effect of climate variability on community
livelihood in Rwanda, a case of Bugesera district gives an
insight to the community on which measures they could
take to ensure that, their livelihood stay positively
changing over the years even if climate is changing. The
study analyzes the impacts of climate variability on
community livelihoods in Rwanda, focusing on the case
of Bugesera District. The study findings confirm that,
climate variability reduces 23.9% of community
livelihood (negative contribution). Climate variability
was observed over the years, but more observation was
recently marked in 21st century with the same period of
rapid economic development. Economic activities were
increased while environment lose its beauty and places
and later this result into climate variability over the
years. Due to that, we encourage district and all
concerned institutions to respect all measures of climate
change mitigation at all levels from agriculture
production to industrial development level. Communities
are encouraged to manage climate variation vis a vis the
economic activities with the purpose of increasing
production and keeping climate safety. This could be
achieved by planting trees, water management best
practices, use of non-emitting technologies in industrial
and energy use as well as production.
Keywords :
Effect; Climate Variability; Community; Livelihood.
The study entitled “the effect of climate
variability on community livelihood in Rwanda, a case of
Bugesera district” was conducted to assess three specific
objectives, such as to assess climate variability status in
Bugesera District from 1990 to 2021, to analyze the
community livelihood in Bugesera District from 1990 to
2021 and to find out the relationship between extreme
weather events occurring in Bugesera District and
community livelihood. The study is descriptive and
correlative design. Population of this study are district
environmentalists and staff in charge of socio-economic
development from district to sector level and cell level in
Bugesera district. The total is constituted by 3 staff at
district level, 30 staffs at sector level and 72 staff at cell
level which form a total of 105 staff in Bugesera District.
Data analysis was made using SPSS (Statistical package
for social scientist) for correlational analysis. The study
on the effect of climate variability on community
livelihood in Rwanda, a case of Bugesera district gives an
insight to the community on which measures they could
take to ensure that, their livelihood stay positively
changing over the years even if climate is changing. The
study analyzes the impacts of climate variability on
community livelihoods in Rwanda, focusing on the case
of Bugesera District. The study findings confirm that,
climate variability reduces 23.9% of community
livelihood (negative contribution). Climate variability
was observed over the years, but more observation was
recently marked in 21st century with the same period of
rapid economic development. Economic activities were
increased while environment lose its beauty and places
and later this result into climate variability over the
years. Due to that, we encourage district and all
concerned institutions to respect all measures of climate
change mitigation at all levels from agriculture
production to industrial development level. Communities
are encouraged to manage climate variation vis a vis the
economic activities with the purpose of increasing
production and keeping climate safety. This could be
achieved by planting trees, water management best
practices, use of non-emitting technologies in industrial
and energy use as well as production.
Keywords :
Effect; Climate Variability; Community; Livelihood.
