Climate change, variability, and adaptation in Ethiopia. An analysis from the farmers' perception

Given that the climate has changed historically and will likely change again in the future, it is necessary to comprehend how farmers view climatic variability and change as well as how they will adapt going forward. To lessen the problems related to climate change and variability in Ethiopia, this review paper sought to evaluate and examine farmers' perceptions of these issues, as well as their effects on farming livelihoods. This review study states that although few studies have examined this subject locally, climate change and variability have a substantial impact on agricultural production, livelihood of smallholder farmers, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation, particu-larly in low-income countries where agriculture is heavily dependent on rainfall. A wide range of psychological concepts, including knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and concerns about whether and how the climate is changing, are all part of the complex process of experiencing climate change. Thus, to lessen the issue of climate change and variability in Ethiopia, a variety of site-specific adaptation strategies that incorporate modern science and traditional roots are needed.