Abstract
This paper explores the nature of vulnerability to climate change and examines the adaptation strategies of the residents of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were collected through qualitative interviews to understand the perceptions and coping mechanisms of households and then contextualized within the existing local, national and international research. The findings reveal positive adaptations to climate change in some areas but also non-existent or maladaptive changes in other areas that have increased vulnerability. The study prioritized vulnerabilities based upon the data collected. Of the areas examined, food (in) security emerged as the greatest immediate and long-term vulnerability for the target population. Keywords: Addis Ababa, adaptability, climate change, Ethiopia, vulnerability
Highlights
The ability to change is highly localized
This study aims to fill a portion of that gap by outlining and prioritizing the climate-related vulnerabilities faced by the residents of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in order to facilitate the creation of appropriate policies
Rural to urban migration in Ethiopia has been significant, less than 20% of the population currently lives in urban areas
Summary
Climate change vulnerability and adaptability in an urban context: A case study of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This paper explores the nature of vulnerability to climate change and examines the adaptation strategies of the residents of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were collected through qualitative interviews to understand the perceptions and coping mechanisms of households and contextualized within the existing local, national and international research. The findings reveal positive adaptations to climate change in some areas and non-existent or maladaptive changes in other areas that have increased vulnerability. The study prioritized vulnerabilities based upon the data collected. Food (in)security emerged as the greatest immediate and long-term vulnerability for the target population
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