Browsing by Subject "Climate change"
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Beyond participation: Welfare effects of gender-differentiated group-based approaches under climate change in Kenya
(2018)A gender-differentiated data collection approach is an essential step toward understanding gendered perspectives in climate change research. Innovative institutions like group-based approaches provide opportunities to ... -
Climate Variability and the Associated Impacts on Smallholder Agriculture in Senetwo Location, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2015): In the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) part of West Pokot County of Kenya, the growing season for agricultural activities occurs during the peak rainfall season of March, April and May (MAM). Farmers in these areas rely ... -
Crop yield probability density forecasting via quantile random forest and Epanechnikov Kernel function
(2019)A reliable and accurate forecasting method for crop yields is very important for the farmer, the economy of a country, and the agricultural stakeholders. However, due to weather extremes and uncertainties as a result of ... -
Determinants of Adoption Choices of Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Crop Production by Small Scale Farmers in Some Regions of Central Ethiopia
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2014)In Sub-Saharan Africa, climate change is set to hit the agricultural sector the most and cause untold suffering particularly for smallholder farmers. Adoption of climate change adaptation strategies aims to minimize adverse ... -
Freshwater resource characterization and vulnerability to climatechange of the Shela aquifer in Lamu, Kenya
(Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)Salinization of coastal groundwater systemscauses a severe deterioration both in amount and quality offresh groundwater resources. To support the sustainableuse and management of fresh groundwater, ... -
General Circulation Models (GCMs) Downscaling Techniques and Uncertainty Modeling for Climate Change Impact Assessment
(Proceedings of 2013 Mechanical Engineering Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation, 2013)Scientific literature on the assessment and projection of climate change impacts suggests that the rapidly changing climate conditions are causing far-reaching consequences on natural resources and agricultural production. ... -
HUMAN AND PHYSICAL VARIABLES IN THE ADOPTION OF CASH CROP FARMING IN GEM SUB COUNTY, SIAYA COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University, 2019-04)Poverty level in Gem sub-county is high yet the area has a high agricultural potential. However, there is low engagement in cash crop farming especially, growing of sugarcane. Involvement in sugarcane farming would ... -
Hydrological responses to climate change in Mt. Elgon watersheds
(Elsevier, 2015)Study Region: The Upper catchments of the Nzoia River basin in western Kenya. Study Focus: The potential streamflow responses to climate change in the upper Nzoia River basin are studied. The Soil and Water Assessment ... -
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on the Freshwater Resources of Lamu Island, Kenya
(2015-01)Demand for freshwater is rising with factors, such as population growth, land use change and climate variations, rendering water availability in the future uncertain. Groundwater resources are being increasingly exploited ... -
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on the Freshwater Resources of Lamu Island, Kenya
(2015)Demand for freshwater is rising with factors, such as population growth, land use change and climate variations, rendering water availability in the future uncertain. Groundwater resources are being increasingly exploited ...
