Research Article

Perception of Climatic Change and Farmers’ Decision to Adapt in the Sudano-sahelian Zone in Cameroon

Authors

  • William Nemkenang Koguia Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Yaoundé II-Sao, Cameroon
  • Fidoline Ngo Nonga Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
  • Ali Madi Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Maroua, Maroua, Cameroon
  • Antoine Leblois INRA, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique. Center for Environmental Economics - Montpellier
  • Mabah Tene Gwladys Laure IRAD, Institute for Agricultural Research and Development, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Abstract

The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of farmers' perceptions on the decision to adapt to climate change in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of Cameroon. Based on a random draw from 721 farm households. This research shows that 98.6% of respondents in the study area reported having observed significant changes in climatic conditions. In addition, 89% of farmers have adopted at least one strategy to deal with these changes. Heckman's model shows that pessimistic perception about future climate precedes farmers' decision to adapt to climate change. The results also show that gender, membership of a farmer organization, religious beliefs, age, and sources of information are the main determinants of producers' perception and decision to adapt to climate change.

Article information

Journal

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies

Volume (Issue)

3 (10)

Pages

22-33

Published

25-10-2021

How to Cite

Perception of Climatic Change and Farmers’ Decision to Adapt in the Sudano-sahelian Zone in Cameroon. (2021). Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 3(10), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.32996/jhsss.2021.3.10.3

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Keywords:

Climate change; Index perception; decision to adapt, Heckman probit method (selection effect control)