Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Surroundings, Eastern DR. Congo

A 39-year analysis (1980–2019) of climate data around Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Eastern DR Congo, reveals a significant decline in mean annual rainfall and a rise in temperature, corroborating farmers' observations. While smallholder farmers are aware of climate change impacts—such as reduced precipitation and increased heat—they have adopted various adaptation strategies at varying scales, with only 44.4% adjusting practices to mitigate rising temperatures and 40.6% to address declining rainfall. Key barriers include lack of funds, limited access to information on adaptation techniques, poverty, and insecure land tenure. The study highlights that access to extension services, credit, soil fertility management, and land security significantly influence farmers' perception and adaptive capacity.

Mubalama, L. K., Masumbuko, D. M., Mweze, D. R., Banswe, G. T., & Mirindi, P. A. (2020). Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega National Park Surroundings, Eastern DR. Congo. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2020/v9/i6/jun20055