Research, Policy and Practice
Table 4 Main thematic analysis results summaries. FGD in Monduli District, Northern Tanzania in 2015
Category | Themes and contributing explanations identified during focus groups | |
|---|---|---|
Main themes | Sub-themes | |
Climate change experiences | The concerning effects of climate change | • Rainfall variability • Recurrent drought periods and increases in temperature • Shrinking of vegetation cover and grazing land • Soil erosion |
Human population and environmental change as causes of climate change | • Increased population • Deforestation (tree cutting) | |
Climate change awareness | Variable sources of climate change information and early warning systems | • Media e.g. radio • Monduli Council initiatives • The use of ‘indigenous knowledge’ and ‘common sense’ • Village initiatives |
Climate change and livestock production | The negative impact of climate change on livestock production | • Low productivity e.g. reduced milk production • Poor market for livestock that impacts livelihoods • Livestock disease occurrences • Massive cattle death |