Analysis of determinants of farm-level adaptation measures to climate change in Southern Africa

The study examines farmer adaptation strategies to climate change in Southern Africa based on a cross-section database of three countries (South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe).A multivariate discrete choice model was used to analyse the determinants of farm-level adaptation strategies.Results confirm that access to credit, free extension services, awareness of climate change are critical determinants of farm-level adaptation options.Policies aimed at easing identified key limits to farmers' capacity to adapt to climate change need to emphasize the critical role of: extension services; provision of improved climate, production and market information as well as the means to implement adaptation through affordable credit and insurance against climate risks (safety nets).

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