Ditiro B. Moalafhi’s research while affiliated with Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and other places

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Conclusion: Pathways for a Sustainable Future—Synthesis on Environmental Change and Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa
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December 2024

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This synthesis chapter presents a summary and analysis of the broader themes of environmental change and biodiversity conservation efforts in sub-Saharan Africa. It underscores the region’s critical role in sustaining global biodiversity, as explored in various sections of the volume. Emphasizing the complex interplay of human activities, climate change, and ecosystem dynamics, the chapter advocates for integrated and adaptive conservation strategies that blend contemporary science with traditional knowledge. It highlights the necessity of community engagement, innovative technological solutions, and holistic approaches to address biodiversity loss and promote sustainable development, reflecting broader issues covered throughout the volume. These strategies are crucial for enhancing ecosystem resilience, supporting socio-economic stability, and mitigating the impacts of anthropogenic pressures. The chapter calls for a systemic approach that recognizes the interdependence of ecological, social, and economic systems, promoting policies that balance conservation goals with human needs. It further highlights the critical need to enhance governance structures, secure sustainable financial resources, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complex environmental challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa. By aligning local actions with global sustainability goals, the region can significantly contribute to halting biodiversity loss and ensuring a resilient and biodiverse planet for future generations.


Sub-Saharan Africa’s Perspectives on Environmental Change and Biodiversity Conservation: An Introduction

December 2024

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This chapter highlights the interlinkages between environmental change and biodiversity loss given sub-Saharan Africa’s comparative advantage in biodiversity and associated ecosystem services. The region’s biodiversity is characterized by intrinsic and instrumental values essential for fostering sustainable coexistence between humans and nature, highlighting the need for sustainable utilization. The Anthropocene epoch where human-induced alterations in biodiversity in response to escalating socio-economic demands has resulted in habitat conversion, overexploitation of resources, climate change, invasive species, and other factors, consequently threatening nature’s ability to sustain human well-being. This underscores the unique position of sub-Saharan Africa in the context of global biodiversity and sustainability, especially in promoting conservation strategies that are both equitable and sustainable. Addressing global environmental change and biodiversity conservation necessitates urgent and comprehensive transformations in economic, social, and political spheres. These changes are critical to meeting sustainability goals at national, regional, and global levels, particularly in the context of the Anthropocene and sustainable range and forest management.


Figure 1: Map of the study area
Figure 5: Flood damage susceptibility in Gweta consolidated from two PGIS groups
Figure 8: Flood Damage susceptibility in Zoroga based on the PGIS group
Respondents' awareness of flooding (%) and length of stay.
The Impact of Flooding on the Community: A Case of Gweta and Zoroga Villages, Botswana
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August 2023

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African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability

Floods continue to cause devastating impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. In Botswana, the semi-arid climate makes the country more vulnerable to the effects of hydro-meteorological hazards. The villages of Gweta and Zoroga, located in the Central Tutume district in northeast Botswana have been experiencing flood events almost yearly during the rainy season, with the 2016/2017 being the most severe. The aim of this study was to assess the socio-economic impacts of these floods in the two villages and to map areas susceptible to flooding. A semi-structured questionnaire and a key informant guide were used to collect data from the heads of households. Participatory Geographical Information System was used to map areas vulnerable to flooding. The causes of flooding were increased rainfall intensities, coupled with a lack of flood control structures along the Maun-Nata highway. The devastating 2016/2017 floods caused damage to houses and other property and losses amounting to BWP18 482.58 (1US$=13.24 BWP) worth of cattle, BWP11 282.84 worth of goats and BWP1 314.22 worth of chicken

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