Comparative Assessment of Climate Change and Variability Induced Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies Between Forest-Based and Non- Forest Based Households in Decha District, Kaffa Zone

Abstract

The biophysical and socio-economic factors make forest-based and non-forest-based livelihood systems vulnerable to climate change. However, the extent of vulnerability varied for spatial variation of determining factors. Despite their vulnerability, households employed relevant adaptation measures to reduce effects of climate change. Therefore, the main objective of this study was investigating the factors for the variation of vulnerability, and undertaken adaptation measures based on forest-based and non-forest-based households. A cross sectional research design was employed to collect qualitative and quantitative data from household heads. Primary data was collected through focus group discussion, key informant interviews, and household interview; while secondary data was collected through document analysis.