Where elephants roam: perceived risk, vulnerability, and adaptation in the Okavango Delta

A study on the Okavango Delta reveals that elephant movements significantly influence human vulnerability and adaptation strategies, particularly in the context of climate change. The research highlights how perceived risks from elephant encounters shape community resilience, with findings suggesting that proactive adaptation measures can mitigate these risks effectively. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data analysis to assess risk perception, vulnerability, and adaptive behaviors among local communities. This work underscores the importance of integrating ecological dynamics into climate change adaptation frameworks in biodiversity hotspots like the Okavango Delta.

Redmore, L., Stronza, A. L., Songhurst, A., & McCulloch, G. (2020). Where elephants roam: perceived risk, vulnerability, and adaptation in the Okavango Delta. Ecology and Society, 25(4). https://doi.org/10.5751/es-12001-250427