Climate variability and livelihood in Somaliland
A review of the impacts, gaps, and ways forward
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22111173 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohamed Abdullahi Omer (0000-0002-3485-6734, University of Hargeisa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-31 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2023.2299108 |
| OpenAlex | W4390533436 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 57 |
Climate change and variability are major threats to people’s livelihoods in Somaliland, as they depend on agriculture and livestock and have a low adaptive capacity. This review aimed to assess the impacts of climate variability on livelihoods, identify gaps, and provide ways to enhance adaptation and resilience in Somaliland. It was based on secondary data from relevant sources such as journal articles, books, chapters, and reports from national and international organizations. This review revealed that extreme climate events, such as droughts and floods, have significantly impacted livelihoods in Somaliland by causing crop failure, livestock loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and population displacement. The literature lacks sufficient data and analysis on the vulnerability and adaptation of different livelihood groups and sectors in Somaliland. The country’s institutions and policies have not adequately addressed the issues of climate risk reduction and community resilience. This review provides ways to enhance a country’s climate and livelihood by informing policymakers, planners, and other stakeholders to intervene and improve the country’s climate variability and livelihood situations. It recommends future policies, strategies, programs, and activities that focus on sustainable agriculture support, livelihood diversification, the strengthening of local institutions, and research on climate variability, adaptation, livelihood diversification, and food security
Adaptive capacity · Agriculture · Business · Climate change · Economics · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Food security · Geography · Livelihood · Natural resource economics · Population · Psychological resilience · Scarcity · Agricultural risk and resilience · Climate change impacts on agriculture · Transboundary Water Resource Management · Ecology
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The climate-population nexus in the East African Horn
Large weather and conflict effects on internal displacement in Somalia with little evidence of feedback onto conflict
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The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Food Security in the Greater Horn of Africa
Climate security vulnerability in Africa mapping 3.0
Limits of hybrid political orders
| Citations per year | 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |