期刊名称：The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa (JSDA)
电子版ISSN：1520-5509
出版年度：2013
卷号：15
期号：7
出版社：Institute of Sustainable Development in Africa
摘要：Climate change and variability is eminent challenge in Southern Africa. Despite global awareness creation, in -depth understanding of rural community responses is still limited. Responses are localized due to socio-econo mic, ecological and cultural factors. This study unravels mechanisms and events in communities of practice, influencing social learning and participation in sustainable natural reso urces management. Multi-stage sampling was employed. Rapid rural appraisal instruments: case study, personal interviews, semi -structured questionnaires, focus group discussions and field direct physical observations by transect walks were used. Conceptual framework was developed for analysis of interactions between climate change, natural resources utilization and rural community responses. Climate change and variability escalated usage of natural resources by rural communities, dictated by intricate traditional establishments with constituencies of actors, practice and events. We propose that relationships between climate change, natural resources utilization and community responses be developed through constructive social capital and adaptive governance processes and structure.
