Work

Perception of Climate Change and Adoption of Cottonseed Cake in Pastoral Systems in the Hauts-Bassins Region of Burkina Faso

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the Sahelian context characterized by the increasing scarcity of forage resources, this study investigated how climate change perceptions influence the adoption of cottonseed cake in pastoral and agro-pastoral systems in the Hauts-Bassins region of Burkina Faso. Drawing on the Subjective Expected Utility (SEU) theory and using a logit model estimated from survey data collected from 366 livestock farms, the analysis reveals that the perceived degradation of rangelands due to climate change is a key determinant of adoption. Over 40% of surveyed herders believed that climate change is negatively affecting the availability of natural forage. This heightened awareness is significantly associated with a greater likelihood of adopting cottonseed cake as a feed supplementation strategy. This study highlights the crucial role of cognitive factors in shaping adaptation decisions, beyond traditional economic and structural determinants. It underscores the importance of incorporating environmental perceptions into public policies supporting livestock systems and technological innovations in pastoral.

Source: Regional science and environmental economics

DOI: 10.3390/rsee2030021

Authors: Yacouba Kagambega, Patrice Rélouendé Zidouemba

Institution: Nazi Boni University

Language: English

Topic: Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Zero hunger, Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,207