Climate change and the efforts of indigenous people in adaptation and mitigation inTukuyu, Mbeya-Rungwe District Tanzania

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Background of the study
• 1.2 Statement of the problem
• 1.3 Objectives of the study
• 1.3.1 General objective
• 1.3.2 Specific objectives
• 1.4 Research questions
• 1.5 Conceptual framework
• 1.6 Scope of the study
• 1.7 Significance of the study
• 1.8 Expected challenges
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 What is climate change?
• 2.2 Indigenous people and Climate change
• 2.3 Indigenous people's perceptions on climate change
• 2.4 Some indigenous practices and knowledge used in adaptation and mitigation of the climate change impacts

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research report examines the impact of climate change on indigenous communities in Tukuyu, Tanzania, focusing on their efforts to adapt and mitigate these changes. The report aims to understand the local perceptions of climate change, the specific impacts experienced by the community, and the traditional knowledge and practices that are being employed to adapt and mitigate these impacts. Key themes explored include:

• Climate change impacts on indigenous communities
• Indigenous knowledge and practices in climate change adaptation and mitigation
• The role of traditional knowledge in sustainable development
• The importance of community participation in climate change responses
• Challenges and opportunities for climate change resilience in indigenous communities

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction

This chapter provides an introduction to the research, outlining the background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, conceptual framework, scope, significance, and expected challenges of the study.

Chapter Two: Literature Review

This chapter explores the existing literature on climate change, its impacts on indigenous communities, and the role of traditional knowledge in adaptation and mitigation. It also examines indigenous people's perceptions of climate change and the various practices and knowledge they utilize to address the challenges.