Communities and Climate Change: Building Local Capacity for Adaptation in Goromonzi District, Munyawiri Ward, Zimbabwe

Abstract

This paper begins with a background to the study area in Domboshava. This is followed by an examination of the climate change-related problems experienced by poor and vulnerable communities in Munyawiri Ward, their adaptive responses to these challenges and their associated needs to support these responses. It concludes with recommendations for next steps to help support communities in their efforts to adapt to their changing climatic circumstances. Policy and institutional frameworks relating to water management and climate change are also considered