Socio-economic aspects of climate change impacts on rainfed agriculture in the Jenin district, Palestine
Other Title(s)
الجوانب الاجتماعية و الاقتصادية لتأثيرات تغير المناخ على الزراعة البعلية في محافظة جنين، فلسطين
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
University
Birzeit University
Faculty
Institute of Environmental and Water Studies
Department
Water and Environmental Engineering
University Country
Palestine (West Bank)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2017
English Abstract
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Palestine, yet it is vulnerable to climate change.
This is particularly the case for rainfed agriculture.
Since Jenin is one of the largest agricultural cities in the West Bank, it has been chosen as the study area.
Jenin includes the largest variety of rain-fed crops and the high amount of agricultural production imply that families in Jenin can depend on farming to live especially on rainfed, since it provides family needs of food all the year.
They can also sell part of the production to provide cash for other needs.
The social and economic effects of climate change on rainfed farming in Jenin are examined in this thesis.
Earlier studies have shown that rainfed farming in Jenin faces great challenges due to climate change.
This is reflected in the amounts and variety of agricultural production and the income generated from agriculture.
Recently, it was noticed that some agricultural varieties decreased and other crops’ prices increased.
Data was collected using multiple methods such as surveys, interviews, meetings, and field visits.
A questionnaire was distributed to a random sample of 120 rainfed farmers in Jenin covering diverse backgrounds.
Data from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS20.
The results indicate that about 95.5% of the rainfed farmers realize that there is a change in the climate and they have already adapted to this change by supplementary irrigation, changing the type of crops or the planting date.
The study revealed that the majority of farmers are university degree holders, and agriculture is the only livelihood source for 65% of farmers.
Agriculture is also considered a social standing for 44.3% of farmers.
Therefore, it is concluded that climate change significantly affects the rainfed farmers both socially and economically.
Based on the findings from the questionnaire, there is also a need to improve the information about climate systems and more support for adaptation of agriculture and farmers to climate change.
Main Subjects
Earth Sciences, Water and Environment
No. of Pages
96
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Literature review.
Chapter Three : Description of the study area.
Chapter Four : Methodology.
Chapter Five : Results and discussion.
Chapter Six : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abbushi, Yala Ibrahim. (2017). Socio-economic aspects of climate change impacts on rainfed agriculture in the Jenin district, Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779347
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abbushi, Yala Ibrahim. Socio-economic aspects of climate change impacts on rainfed agriculture in the Jenin district, Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University. (2017).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779347
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abbushi, Yala Ibrahim. (2017). Socio-economic aspects of climate change impacts on rainfed agriculture in the Jenin district, Palestine. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Birzeit University, Palestine (West Bank)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779347
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-779347