%0 Journal Article
%T The Impact of Climate Change and Climate Variability on the Pastoralist Communities in Moyle District, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia
%A Ahmed Salah
%A Xiuhua Liu
%A Kassa Moges Tareke
%A Mozakkir Azad
%A Frew Asamnewu Fikru
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 5
%P 1-11
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111582
%X The study examines the impacts of climate change and climate variability on pastoralist communities in the Moyle District of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. Using a mixed-methods approach that includes qualitative and quantitative data. A total of 154 households were surveyed, participated in focus groups, and key informant interviews were interviewed in order to collect data. The findings indicated that climate change resulted in periodic droughts, floods, elevated temperatures, and alterations in precipitation patterns. These factors had an impact on the productivity of animals, the frequency of dis-eases, the patterns of breeding, the yields of crops, the patterns of rainfall, and the appropriateness of crops. The study also evaluated the effects on suscepti-ble demographics, such as women, children, the elderly, and those with disabili-ties. Climate change disproportionately affects children and women in pastoral communities, making them especially vulnerable to its negative impacts. This study highlights the necessity for proactive actions, enhanced research, and ef-ficient solutions to address climate change threats and their effects on pastor-alist communities. Policymakers and stakeholders should create thorough plans to improve the ability of these communities to withstand and adapt to challenges. Promote diversified livelihood strategies, strengthen early warning systems and promote collaboration and partnerships.
%K Climate Change
%K Pastoral Communities
%K Vulnerability
%K Drought Livelihoods
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6823164