Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Adaptation"
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Beliefs of time orientation from an indigenous African perspective : possible implications for climate change adaptation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Climate change may be one of the biggest threats to human survival and it is imperative that humans adapt their behaviour in order to mitigate the effects thereof. In South Africa, some communities are vulnerable to ... -
Building resilience to climate risk in the agricultural sector through adaptation education using a climate-smart approach : the case of the Mooifontein region, North-West province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Climate change has been identified as a high profile, environmental concern that threatens to cause extensive loss and hardship. There are two distinct responses to climate change, namely mitigation and adaptation. Much ... -
The influence of fundamental beliefs on a community's understanding and experience of climate change adaptation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This study argues that religious beliefs significantly influence a community’s understanding and experience of climate change adaptation, indicating the need for an inclusion of such information in endeavours promoting ...