What does this research mean for the field?

Awareness of climate change positively influences adaptation strategies such as changes in water use and outdoor work in Lesotho, while negatively impacting livestock rearing as an adaptation measure. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research explores how perceptions of climate change influence adaptation behaviors in Lesotho.

March 14, 2026

Micro-Level Determinants of Climate Change Perception and Local Adaptation Behaviour in a Global South Country

Key Points

This research explores how perceptions of climate change influence adaptation behaviors in Lesotho.
Analyzed Afrobarometer Round 10 survey data from 1,200 respondents across 10 districts in Lesotho.
Used descriptive statistics to assess perceptions of climate impacts like drought and crop failure.
Conducted ANOVA to evaluate regional differences in climate change perceptions.
Employed regression analysis to investigate relationships between awareness and adaptation behaviors.
81.6% of respondents view drought as highly severe, while 29.5% consider flooding equally serious.
Awareness of climate change is linked to increased changes in water use and relocation practices.
Investment in climate-resilient infrastructure enhances overall adaptation efforts.
Negative association between climate awareness and livestock rearing as an adaptation measure.

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between climate change perception and adaptation strategies in Lesotho, using Afrobarometer Round 10 survey data (2024) from a nationally representative sample of 1,200 respondents across all 10 districts. Descriptive results reveal that a majority of respondents view drought (81.6%) and crop failure (74.9%) as highly severe, while fewer consider flooding (29.5%) and soil erosion (44.2%) to be equally serious. The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) results show significant regional differences in perceptions of climate impacts. Regression analysis indicates that awareness of climate change is positively associated with changes in water use, outdoor work and relocation but negatively linked to livestock rearing as an adaptation measure. Meanwhile, investment in climate-resilient infrastructure significantly boosts overall adaptation and supports livestock-related strategies. The findings offer valuable insights for designing informed and location-specific climate policies in Lesotho.

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