Exploring the link between fisher folks' experiential knowledge and climate variability in an urban coastal community In Accra

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dc.contributor.authorAddo, A.I
dc.contributor.authorCodjoe, S.N.A.
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-29T09:35:54Z
dc.date.available2018-11-29T09:35:54Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractThe article looked at the possibility of integrating indigenous knowledge and scientific knowledge in fisheries management under the scenario of climate change and variability in an urban coastal community in Ghana. The objective was to explore fisher folk's perception of temperature and rainfall variability im- pact on fish catch. Focus group discussions were used for data collection in Ga- Mashie. The results show that the fisher folks, through their experiential knowl- edge were able to tell that fish from marine artisanal fishing sources was getting depleted and this could be attributed to rising temperatures, rainfall variability and anthropogenic activities. However, information on the use of chemicals in fishing and the use of unprescribed fishing nets may have been acquired from public education. The paper calls for a greater collaboration between the local community, the scientific community and policy makers to develop sustainable adaptation and mitigation strategies that will be beneficial to the community.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAppeaning Addo, Irene & Codjoe, Samuel. (2016). Exploring the link between fisher folks’ experiential knowledge and climate variability in an urban coastal community in Accra. Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. 15. 71-87.en_US
dc.identifier.otherVOL 15(2), 71-87.
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/26002
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectclimate variabilityen_US
dc.subjectindigenous knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectscientific knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectfishen_US
dc.subjectanthropogenicen_US
dc.subjectfisher folksen_US
dc.subjectAccraen_US
dc.titleExploring the link between fisher folks' experiential knowledge and climate variability in an urban coastal community In Accraen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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