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What is a characteristic of slow onset events?
What is a characteristic of slow onset events?
- They have minimal impact on livelihoods.
- They are characterized by gradual changes over time. (correct)
- They are primarily caused by human activities.
- They occur suddenly and last a brief moment.
Which of the following is NOT a type of sudden onset event?
Which of the following is NOT a type of sudden onset event?
- Floods
- Drought (correct)
- Windstorms
- Hurricanes
What complicating factor is mentioned in relation to the ASALs?
What complicating factor is mentioned in relation to the ASALs?
- High rates of population growth (correct)
- Global trade dynamics
- Urbanization
- Technological advancement
What impact do climate change and related slow onset disasters have?
What impact do climate change and related slow onset disasters have?
Which of the following is mentioned as a livelihood system in the IGAD region?
Which of the following is mentioned as a livelihood system in the IGAD region?
What is a consequence of recurring environmental risks in the IGAD region?
What is a consequence of recurring environmental risks in the IGAD region?
How are drought and migration linked in the IGAD region?
How are drought and migration linked in the IGAD region?
What type of areas face general marginalization in the context discussed?
What type of areas face general marginalization in the context discussed?
What classification applies to the IGAD region's borderlands?
What classification applies to the IGAD region's borderlands?
What do participants attribute worsening climatic conditions to?
What do participants attribute worsening climatic conditions to?
Which community adaptation practice is becoming insufficient due to climate change?
Which community adaptation practice is becoming insufficient due to climate change?
What aspect of climate change are informants in Turkana County confronting?
What aspect of climate change are informants in Turkana County confronting?
What assumption regarding climate change is fading among some informants in Turkana County?
What assumption regarding climate change is fading among some informants in Turkana County?
Who is credited with leading the Cross-Border Development and Facilitation Unit in Karamoja?
Who is credited with leading the Cross-Border Development and Facilitation Unit in Karamoja?
Which project provided critical support for the study across the borderlands of Uganda and Kenya?
Which project provided critical support for the study across the borderlands of Uganda and Kenya?
What type of lands are primarily home to the communities studied in the IGAD region?
What type of lands are primarily home to the communities studied in the IGAD region?
What is the backbone of the borderlands' economy according to the content?
What is the backbone of the borderlands' economy according to the content?
What factor is crucial for mobility in pastoral production systems?
What factor is crucial for mobility in pastoral production systems?
Why do some individuals in border communities adopt other livelihoods?
Why do some individuals in border communities adopt other livelihoods?
What is one of the more secure and productive livelihood systems mentioned?
What is one of the more secure and productive livelihood systems mentioned?
Who generally manages the water and land governance systems in pastoralist communities?
Who generally manages the water and land governance systems in pastoralist communities?
What is a key benefit of mobility for pastoralists?
What is a key benefit of mobility for pastoralists?
What is a common characteristic of livelihoods apart from livestock rearing in border communities?
What is a common characteristic of livelihoods apart from livestock rearing in border communities?
Which sector is less practiced in the border areas according to the content?
Which sector is less practiced in the border areas according to the content?
What is the primary agricultural practice mentioned that utilizes residual moisture from flooded lands?
What is the primary agricultural practice mentioned that utilizes residual moisture from flooded lands?
Approximately how many people rely on livestock for their livelihoods across the Horn of Africa?
Approximately how many people rely on livestock for their livelihoods across the Horn of Africa?
What percentage of Somalia's exports are estimated to be re-exports originating from the Somali Region of Ethiopia?
What percentage of Somalia's exports are estimated to be re-exports originating from the Somali Region of Ethiopia?
What is the annual revenue generated from the livestock and products exports in the Horn of Africa?
What is the annual revenue generated from the livestock and products exports in the Horn of Africa?
Which of the following areas accounts for 75 percent of the livestock traded in Moyale?
Which of the following areas accounts for 75 percent of the livestock traded in Moyale?
What is the estimated contribution of livestock trade to the economies of the IGAD countries?
What is the estimated contribution of livestock trade to the economies of the IGAD countries?
What proportion of the population in the ASALs relies on livestock-based livelihoods?
What proportion of the population in the ASALs relies on livestock-based livelihoods?
What has been the overall tendency of governments regarding agricultural practices mentioned?
What has been the overall tendency of governments regarding agricultural practices mentioned?
What is the primary focus of the study in the Karamoja-Turkana cross-border area?
What is the primary focus of the study in the Karamoja-Turkana cross-border area?
Which organization is mentioned in relation to agricultural support in the IGAD Region?
Which organization is mentioned in relation to agricultural support in the IGAD Region?
What type of ecosystems are primarily discussed in the IGAD Region?
What type of ecosystems are primarily discussed in the IGAD Region?
Which component is emphasized as essential for resilience-building activities in the Karamoja Cluster?
Which component is emphasized as essential for resilience-building activities in the Karamoja Cluster?
What methodology is likely used in the field study discussed?
What methodology is likely used in the field study discussed?
What is a significant climate change impact discussed in the IGAD Region?
What is a significant climate change impact discussed in the IGAD Region?
Which of the following best describes 'mobility' as discussed within the context of climate change?
Which of the following best describes 'mobility' as discussed within the context of climate change?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a necessity for managing the effects of climate change in the Karamoja Cluster?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a necessity for managing the effects of climate change in the Karamoja Cluster?
What role does the IGAD Migration Programme play in the research findings?
What role does the IGAD Migration Programme play in the research findings?
Which factor contributes to changing migration patterns in the Karamoja region?
Which factor contributes to changing migration patterns in the Karamoja region?
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Study Notes
Introduction
- IGAD region consists of Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) inhabited by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
- Adaptation strategies have developed over time, but current practices are inadequate due to climate change.
Climate Change and Livelihoods
- Slow onset climate change impacts include prolonged droughts, increasing temperatures, and land degradation.
- Sudden onset events include hurricanes, floods, and mudslides, which threaten livelihoods.
- Climate change exacerbates migration and displacement due to loss of livelihoods.
Mobility and Pastoral Practices
- Pastoralists require mobility to access water and forage for livestock, which are essential for their livelihoods.
- Livestock trade represents the backbone of the economies in borderlands, providing high-quality protein sources.
Impact of Climate Change on Migration
- Participants in field studies highlighted shifts in climate perceptions, moving from cyclical explanations to recognizing long-term changes.
- Livelihood systems dependent on livestock are increasingly vulnerable, forcing communities to adapt or migrate.
Livestock Economy
- Roughly 43 million people in the IGAD region depend on livestock for their livelihoods.
- Livestock exports from the Horn of Africa contribute significantly to national economies, generating around $1 billion annually.
- In South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, 85% of the populations rely on livestock-based livelihoods.
Trade Dynamics
- Livestock trade in the region accounts for up to 75% of the livestock exchanged, with key markets in Moyale and Mandera supplying various regions.
- Despite a governmental focus on agriculture, livestock trade remains crucial, often marginalizing pastoral practices.
Holistic Approaches for Resilience
- There is a push for integrated resilience-building strategies addressing climatic impacts, health issues, and conflict management.
- Improved information sharing and coordination are necessary to better support pastoralist communities facing climate pressures.
Research and Field Study Findings
- The insights gained underline the necessity for comprehensive policies that connect drought, livelihood loss, and migration in the IGAD borderlands.
- Gaps in literature continue to impede a robust understanding of climate change effects on migration trends within these border areas.
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