Indigenous Knowledge of Artisanal Fisherfolks on Climate Change Adaptation in Ondo State, Nigeria

Mosunmola Lydia Adeleke; Johannes M. Luetz

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2_23

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Indigenous Knowledge of Artisanal Fisherfolks on Climate Change Adaptation in Ondo State, Nigeria

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Indigenous Knowledge of Artisanal Fisherfolks on Climate Change Adaptation in Ondo State, Nigeria

Mosunmola Lydia Adeleke and Johannes M. Luetz

Climate Change Strategies: Handling the Challenges of Adapting to a Changing Climate, pp.475-502

Climate Change Management, Springer Nature

2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2_23

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Artisanal

Climate change adaptation

Fisherfolks

Indigenous knowledge

Nigeria

This research investigated the Indigenous knowledge of artisanal fisherfolks in Ondo State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used. Two coastal communities (Aiyetoro and Igbobini) and two riverine inland communities (Ogbese and Owena) were purposefully selected because of extensive fishing activities in the region. Fifty respondents were randomly chosen from each fishing community and interviewed using a structured questionnaire and interview schedule. A total of two hundred respondents provided information on matters related to climate change adaptation. All respondents (85% male; 63% married) were literate and answered questions based on their geographical locations and personal experiences. The results revealed a high awareness of climate change among the respondents. The results also revealed that the methods of adapting to climate change vary across the communities and are informed by local Indigenous knowledge and practices. The impacts of climate change were most acutely felt by the communities via adverse effects on their fishing business. Some fisherfolk indicated using “spiritual approaches” and “prayers” to adapt to the effects of climate change. Outlining unique Indigenous perceptions and perspectives, this mixed methods study presents Indigenous practices of adapting to climate change, along with arising opportunities for further scientific research.

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Title: Indigenous Knowledge of Artisanal Fisherfolks on Climate Change Adaptation in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Mosunmola Lydia Adeleke (Author) - Federal University of Technology
Johannes M. Luetz (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Contributors: Walter Leal Filho (Editor) - HAW Hamburg
Marina Kovaleva (Editor) - HAW Hamburg
Fatima Alves (Editor) - Universidade Aberta
Ismaila Rimi Abubakar (Editor) - Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Publication details: Climate Change Strategies: Handling the Challenges of Adapting to a Changing Climate, pp.475-502
Series: Climate Change Management
Publisher: Springer Nature
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2_23; 10.1007/978-3-031-28728-2
ISSN: 1610-2010; 1610-2010
ISBN: 9783031287282
Organisation Unit: School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99734297102621
Output Type: Book chapter

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