Analyse genrée de la vulnérabilité et du mécanisme d’adaptation au changement climatique au Nord-Bénin

Abstract

The low capacity of certain social groups makes them more vulnerable to climate change. These groups develop adaptation mechanisms to reduce their vulnerability. The study aims to analyze the vulnerability of populations to climate change in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms developed by vulnerable groups in North Benin. Climatic events, age, gender, livelihoods, economic activities, adaptation practices and their nature, et cetera. were collected in the village of Woria (Tchaourou) during village assemblies according to gender and age groups. These data were analyzed using discourse analysis. Exposure and impact indicators were calculated. Climatic events include pockets of drought, high winds, floods, heavy rains, early and late rainfall cessation. Land and biodiversity are the natural systems most vulnerable to climate change than water bodies. The human systems most sensitive to the adverse effects of climate change are agriculture, livestock farming and human health. They make farmers, traders and breeders more vulnerable to climate change. Youth and women are more vulnerable to climate change. The adaptation mechanisms developed are oriented towards time management, stock management, crops, non-farm activities and type of land used.

Keywords

• climate change
• vulnerability
• adaptation
• West Africa
• gender