Leocadia Zhou
Biographic Data
| ID | 5056822 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leocadia Zhou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leocadia |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhou |
| SIGNATURE | ZHOU L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Fort Hare |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0344-4710 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Household systematic network analysis for achieving the food-energy-water nexus in South Africa
Network analysis, similar to the food-energy-water (FEW) nexus, facilitates the understanding of complex interdependencies and supports more effective decision-making. By mapping relationships, it identifies key nodes, vulnerabilities, and intervention points, informing improved resource management and sustainability. This study analysed data from 655 households in Amathole District Municipality, South Africa, using household systematic network a…
Why are we not walking? Introspective reconstructions of the north–south global climate change conundrums
Effective climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) require strong cooperation between countries in the global north (GN) and global south (GS). However accomplishing this is often constrained by power asymmetries and conflicting interests. This disjunction and lack of selfless willingness to assimilate practically implementable interventions are a challenge that needs to be collectively addressed. This paper draws on a systematic review of…
Determinants of energy security for rural households
Energy plays critical direct and indirect roles in the livelihoods of human beings. Despite its relevance, the literature highlights that a majority of rural households are energy insecure and very much rely on unclean energy sources that compromise their health. Against this background, this paper estimates the determinants of energy security at the household level based on evidence from Melani-inland and Hamburg-coastal communities in the rural…
Vulnerability to Climate Change Related Disasters in the Eastern Cape Province
Globally there is now a consensus that extreme climatic events are occurring and pose significant challenges, particularly for resource poor rural households. This paper assesses household vulnerability to climate change related disasters in the Eastern Cape (EC) Province in South Africa. The Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) was used to determine the levels of vulnerability to climate change related disasters by households. Data from 1546 hous…
Tourism policy, biodiversity conservation and management
Management of Kruger National Park (KNP) has recently made considerable progress in developing new policies to address biodiversity conservation and management challenges. These include tourism, water provision and elephant management policies. This study examines the integration of these three policies with regard to biodiversity conservation and management. Findings indicate that in their current fragmented form, the three policies actually und…
Determinants of energy security for rural households
Energy plays critical direct and indirect roles in the livelihoods of human beings. Despite its relevance, the literature highlights that a majority of rural households are energy insecure and very much rely on unclean energy sources that compromise their health. Against this background, this paper estimates the determinants of energy security at the household level based on evidence from Melani-inland and Hamburg-coastal communities in the rural…
Tourism policy, biodiversity conservation and management
Management of Kruger National Park (KNP) has recently made considerable progress in developing new policies to address biodiversity conservation and management challenges. These include tourism, water provision and elephant management policies. This study examines the integration of these three policies with regard to biodiversity conservation and management. Findings indicate that in their current fragmented form, the three policies actually und…
Vulnerability to Climate Change Related Disasters in the Eastern Cape Province
Globally there is now a consensus that extreme climatic events are occurring and pose significant challenges, particularly for resource poor rural households. This paper assesses household vulnerability to climate change related disasters in the Eastern Cape (EC) Province in South Africa. The Household Vulnerability Index (HVI) was used to determine the levels of vulnerability to climate change related disasters by households. Data from 1546 hous…
Determinants of energy security for rural households
Energy plays critical direct and indirect roles in the livelihoods of human beings. Despite its relevance, the literature highlights that a majority of rural households are energy insecure and very much rely on unclean energy sources that compromise their health. Against this background, this paper estimates the determinants of energy security at the household level based on evidence from Melani-inland and Hamburg-coastal communities in the rural…
Household systematic network analysis for achieving the food-energy-water nexus in South Africa
Network analysis, similar to the food-energy-water (FEW) nexus, facilitates the understanding of complex interdependencies and supports more effective decision-making. By mapping relationships, it identifies key nodes, vulnerabilities, and intervention points, informing improved resource management and sustainability. This study analysed data from 655 households in Amathole District Municipality, South Africa, using household systematic network a…
Why are we not walking? Introspective reconstructions of the north–south global climate change conundrums
Effective climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) require strong cooperation between countries in the global north (GN) and global south (GS). However accomplishing this is often constrained by power asymmetries and conflicting interests. This disjunction and lack of selfless willingness to assimilate practically implementable interventions are a challenge that needs to be collectively addressed. This paper draws on a systematic review of…
Economics (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Climate change (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Energy and Environment Impacts (2 works) · Environmental resource management (2 works) · Household income (2 works) · Marital status (2 works) · Socioeconomics (2 works)