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    Climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation options among the Lozi speaking people in Barotse floodplain of Zambia.
    (International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2019-09-15) Mirriam Sampa, Moonga; Namafe, Charles; Milupi, Inonge D.; Njungu, Mwimanenwa; Mirriam Sampa, Moonga; Namafe, Charles; Milupi, Inonge D.; Monde, Pauline N.; Simooya, Steria M.; NJungu, Mwimanenwa
    The aims of this study were: - to find out how communities in the Barotse floodplain of Mongu district in Zambia are affected by climate change, establish adaptation opportunities practiced by the Lozi people and to raise awareness and stimulate interest in matters of climate change. Using primary and secondary data sources, it was observed that the negative impacts of climate change among the Lozi people include; increase in atmospheric pressure and excessive heat and flooding, prolonged spells of unexpected changes in seasons, reduction in food production and security, as well as inadequate clean water supply and extinction of some plant and animal species. The study also revealed vast local ecological knowledge that, if utilised, may help in the adaptation of climate change. The study further showed that climate change awareness and education are key in mitigating and adapting to climate change effects, though it was not found in the area. The study strongly recommend regular climate change awareness activities in order to promote mitigation and adaptation, need to pay greater and particular attention to the vast local ecological knowledge exhibited by the Lozi people that would help in adaptation to climate change in the area.