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Geospatial Techniques-based Weighted Arithmetic Aggregation for Mapping Adaptation Strategies of Fishermen to Climate Change in Littoral Local Government Areas of Delta State, Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper focused on the application of weighted arithmetic aggregation (WAA) and geospatial techniques (GTs) in mapping adaptation strategies of fishermen (ASF) to climate change (CC) in littoral local government areas (LLGAs) of Delta State, Nigeria. Data was sourced from the field sourced 165 fishermen in three LLGAs using network sampling techniques and a well-vetted questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using GTs, descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS 22 and Arc GIS 10.8 software. Results showed that 96.4% noticed CC/variation with an annual loss of income from fishing exerting a very severe impact on fishermen. Again, switching to other means of livelihood and/or combining different livelihood activities, increasing fishing frequency and spending more time in the river was very effective ASF. The overall ASF index showed Warri North had high adaptation while Warri South-West LGA recorded low adaptation. The paper recommended the establishment of meteorological stations and CC enlightenment in the area

Source: African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability

DOI: 10.37284/ajccrs.4.1.2915

Authors: Christiana Ovie Akpoduado, Goodluck Mamuro Omonigho

Institution: Nigeria Maritime University

Language: English

Topic: Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Tertiary Education Trust Fund