Factors that Accelerate Vulnerability to Climate Change Impact among the Agro- Pastoralists in Arumeru, Tanzania

Abstract

This study sought to establish factors that accelerate vulnerability to climate change impact among Agro- Pastoralists in Arumeru District, Tanzania, using the Cross- Sectional Survey Design. The sample size was 202 respondents selected through random and purposive sampling procedures. In each village, 30 households of 18 years of age and above were sampled.   Data was collected using household survey, focus group discussion and key informant interviews. Data was analysed through the thematic approach and descriptive statistics. The study identified some factors that accelerated vulnerability to Climate Change Impact. The study recommended that there is a need to fully involve local communities in planning and decision making on how to effectively mitigate climate change impacts on people's livelihood. There is also a need for increased consciousness of the possible impacts of climate changes. Finally, the agro-pastoralist should employ several strategies to reduce risk, such as planting drought-resistant crops like cassava to yield in the dry seasons.