Browsing School of Environment and Natural Resources by Subject "Vulnerability"

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Freshwater resource characterization and vulnerability to climatechange of the Shela aquifer in Lamu, Kenya

Okello, Cornellius; Greggio, Nicolas (Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 2015)

Salinization of coastal groundwater systemscauses a severe deterioration both in amount and quality offresh groundwater resources. To support the sustainableuse and management of fresh groundwater, ...
Mapping Vulnerability to Climate Change in Malawi: Spatial and Social Differentiation in the Shire River Basin

Coulibaly, Jeanne Yekeleya; Mbow, Cheikh; Sileshi, Gudeta Weldesemayat; Beedy, Tracy; Kundhlande, Godfrey; Musau, John (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2015)

This article analyses vulnerability to climate related shocks across five districts in the shire river basin of Malawi. The analysis employs an indicator approach that integrates biophysical and socio-economic indices. ...