Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21540946 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Happy Mathew Tirivangasi (0000-0002-1353-6635, University of Limpopo, corresponding author), Louis Nyahunda (0000-0002-9352-4115, Unit of Institutional Change and Social Justice, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa), Thembinkosi Mabila (0000-0003-1435-5219, University of Limpopo), Taurai Zingwena (University of Limpopo) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 313-328 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development Southern Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0376-835X • E-ISSN: 1470-3637 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0376835x.2021.2018289 |
| OpenAlex | W4200323317 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 19 |
This study explored the humanitarian responses to the scourges of climate change-related disasters in the Chimanimani district of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This is against the backdrop of climate-induced disasters that have plagued the region before, with some of its consequences visible in the present day. Eleven humanitarian organisations that can aid victims of Cyclone Idai in 2019 were selected through purposive and convenience sampling. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. Also, data from which the findings were derived were analysed in terms of their thematic content. The study established that there was a commendable response from humanitarian organisations in addressing the destructive consequences of the cyclone. Some of the response strategies included the provision of food and non-food items, psychosocial support and counselling services, the protection of women and girls from abuse, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure. We recommend that humanitarian organisations need to strengthen their disaster preparedness strategies in anticipation of unpredicted and potential destructive effects of climate change that place human lives and livelihoods at great risk
Agriculture · Climate change · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Geography · Humanitarian aid · Livelihood · Nonprobability sampling · Political science · Preparedness · Qualitative research · Social science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration · Disaster Management and Resilience · Medicine
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |