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To examine how climate change affects human security in the Sahel region of South Africa.

March 5, 2026Open Access

Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel: An Ethnographic Perspective on South Africa

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TNThembisa Zulu NgwenyaGraduate School USA NCNokukhona Khumalo CeleUniversity of Zululand NSNomalanga Dlamini SitholeGraduate School USA

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Ethnographic study reveals climate change threatens food and water security in South African villages, indicating urgent need for adaptive strategies.

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To examine how climate change affects human security in the Sahel region of South Africa.
Conducted an ethnographic study in three villages
Data collection through participant observation and semi-structured interviews
Used focus group discussions with community members and local leaders
Participants reported a 20% reduction in crop yields over the past decade
One-third of households face food insecurity
Communities implemented coping mechanisms like diversifying agriculture, but these are inadequate

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Ngwenya et al. (2007) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91e2cd6127c7a504c1d62 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18851529

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Ethnographic study reveals climate change threatens food and water security in South African villages, indicating urgent need for adaptive strategies.

Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel: An Ethnographic Perspective on South Africa

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Climate Change and Human Security in the Sahel: An Ethnographic Perspective on South Africa

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