Developing new adaptation strategies to climate change in Ghana: the potential of underutilized bamboo resources
Year: 2009
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The Assessment of Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change (AIACC) case studies in some african countries buttressed the assertion that there is adaptation deficiency in all study areas (AIACC Report, 2007).This implies that a lot of efforts and innovation are needed to ensure survival of different sector of Ghana's fragile economy that is climate sensitive.The design and proper implementation of new adaptation strategies to help in diversifying the alternatives available in a developing context is urgentyneede.Bamboo resources are underutilized in Ghana (Tekpetey et al 2008).This paper reviewed current trend in the utilization of bamboo resources in Asia and also highlighted the potential of the abundant bamboo resources in Southern Ghana.Library search and Questionnaires were used in four Districts of the forest zone of Ghana.Results revealed that,in the study areas, Bamboo species especially the predominant species-Bambusa vulgaris-has a short gestation period and can strive under severe climatic condition with high carbon sequestration ability than even some tree species.The bamboo resources in Ghana could also used to diversify alternative available for rural folks towards sustainable livelihood.It was concluded that bamboo could be used as to fuel rural readiness to effectively adapt to climatic impacts that are being felt though in diverse degrees.
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Climate action, Life on land
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2077833676