Study Title
Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North
Principal Investigator
T. Chepkoech, J. T. Winkler, S. Ray
Affiliation
NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, University of Chester, Ulster University
Start Date
Not specified
End Date
Not specified
Study Objective
To analyze how rural communities in the Global South and North are impacted differently by climate change and to identify adaptation strategies suitable for each region.
Short Abstract
The review explores the disparities in food security challenges between rural communities in the Global South and North, emphasizing the role of local adaptation strategies and the importance of policy interventions to enhance resilience in agricultural systems.
Study Design
Literature review and comparative analysis of regional adaptation approaches.
Population
Rural communities in both Global South and North.
Sample Size
Not applicable (review study).
Inclusion Criteria
Studies related to climate change, food security, and rural development.
Exclusion Criteria
Not specified.
Intervention/Exposure
Climate adaptation and food security measures.
Outcome Measures
Identification of region-specific strategies to enhance resilience against climate change.
Funding Source
NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health.
Collaborating Institutions
University of Chester, Ulster University.
Ethics Approval
Not required for the review.
Publication Status
Published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (2021).
Keywords
Food security, climate adaptation, rural communities, resilience strategies, policy interventions.
Data Collection Methods
Review of scientific literature and comparative analysis.
Primary Data Availability
Not applicable.
Contact Information
Lead author: T. Chepkoech (contact details not specified).