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View article: Skills and Knowledge Transfer for Transitioning into the Green Economy
Skills and Knowledge Transfer for Transitioning into the Green Economy Open
This chapter aimed at identifying skills required for transitioning into green economy in the transport sector, preferred careers and institutions, challenges that could hinder transition to green economy in transport sector in addition to…
View article: Vulnerability and Adaptation to Flood Hazards in Rural Settlements of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Flood Hazards in Rural Settlements of Limpopo Province, South Africa Open
Climate change has increased the frequency of extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall leading to floods in several regions. In Africa, rural communities are more vulnerable to flooding, particularly those that dwell in low altitude a…
View article: Gender mainstreaming: A lasting solution to disaster risk reduction
Gender mainstreaming: A lasting solution to disaster risk reduction Open
Disasters threaten resources as well as displace millions of people globally. It is undisputable that disasters have gender dimensions. However, most African countries are still lagging behind as far as the holistic integration of gender m…
View article: Ecohydrological threats to Colophospermum mopane in southern Zimbabwe
Ecohydrological threats to Colophospermum mopane in southern Zimbabwe Open
Rapid ecohydrological changes in semi-arid landscapes are increasingly threatening humanity’s life-support systems and eroding many of the ecosystem services (ESs) upon which humans occupying such regions depend. Knowing which services and…
View article: An assessment of flood vulnerability and adaptation: A case study of Hamutsha-Muungamunwe village, Makhado municipality
An assessment of flood vulnerability and adaptation: A case study of Hamutsha-Muungamunwe village, Makhado municipality Open
This study assesses flood vulnerability, levels of vulnerability, determinants of flood vulnerability and coping strategies for flood hazards. The vulnerability and resilience of the local communities are key concepts in this study. Most h…
View article: Driving forces for fuelwood use in households in the Thulamela municipality, South Africa
Driving forces for fuelwood use in households in the Thulamela municipality, South Africa Open
Energy is a fundamental requirement to sustain human life, but most people in rural areas do not have enough access to efficient and affordable energy resources. Socio-economic measures are increasingly used to determine household energy c…
View article: The Nature of Urban Household Water Demand and Consumption in Makhado Local Municipality: A Case Study of Makhado Newtown
The Nature of Urban Household Water Demand and Consumption in Makhado Local Municipality: A Case Study of Makhado Newtown Open
Water crisis has become a norm worldwide as many countries are entering an era of severe water shortage. Water plays a vital role within households though urban water authorities and water planners are struggling to satisfy the growing urb…
View article: The impact of and responses to flooding in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa
The impact of and responses to flooding in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa Open
The frequency of climate-related disasters such as floods is growing due to environmental and human factors. This paper examines the impact of flooding and communities’ perceptions towards responses to flooding in the cases of Maniini and …