Abstract

ABSTRACT Climate change in Africa is a significant concern for rural livelihoods. In this research, we compared the perception and adaptation of rural households in the Cameroonian highlands to recent climatic trends and identified factors shaping them. Results pointed out that perception of climate change and adaptation depended mainly on local knowledge. The analyses stressed the importance of spatial exposure and agricultural involvement, which are key elements in perception studies. To this end, we encourage adaptation policies to develop participatory solutions that allow rural households to contribute their local knowledge and take ownership of adaptation projects.

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