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An Integrated Information System of Climate-Water-Migrations-Conflicts Nexus in the Congo Basin

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  • Raphael M. Tshimanga

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Génie-Spirou K. Lutonadio

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Nana K. Kabujenda

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Christian M. Sondi

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Emmanuel-Tsadok N. Mihaha

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Jean-Felly K. Ngandu

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Landry N. Nkaba

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Gerard M. Sankiana

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Jules T. Beya

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Anaclet M. Kombayi

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Lisette M. Bonso

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Augustin L. Likenge

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Nicole M. Nsambi

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Prisca Z. Sumbu

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Yuma Bin Yuma

    (Congo Basin Water Resources Research Center-CRREBaC, Department of Natural Resources Management, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Kinshasa, DRC, Kin XI, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Michel K. Bisa

    (Faculty of Social, Administrative and Political Sciences, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Bernard M. Lututala

    (Department of Population and Development Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa P.O. Box 117, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Abstract

We present an integrated information system needed to address the climate-water-migration-conflict nexus in the Congo Basin. It is based on a rigorous and multidisciplinary methodological approach that consists of designing appropriate tools for field surveys and data collection campaigns, data analysis, creating a statistical database and creating a web interface with the aim to make this information system publicly available for users and stakeholders. The information system developed is a structured and organized set of quantitative and qualitative data on the climate-water-migration-conflict nexus and gender, consisting of primary data collected during field surveys. It contains 250 aggregated variables or 575 disaggregated variables, all grouped into 15 thematic areas, including identification; socio-demographic characteristics; access to resources; perception of climate change; perception of migration; financial inclusion (savings, access to credit and circulation of money); domination and control on water resources, land ownership and property rights, conflict resolution and community resilience; water uses; vulnerability to climate change; housing, household assets and household expenditure; food security; health, hygiene and sanitation; environmental risk management; women’s economic autonomy; and water transfer from the Congo Basin to Lake Chad. The information system can be used to model and understand the interface of human-environment interactions, and develop scenarios necessary to address the challenges of climate change and resilient development, while supporting key policy areas and strategies to foster effective stakeholder participation to ensure management and governance of climate and natural resources in the Congo Basin.

Suggested Citation

  • Raphael M. Tshimanga & Génie-Spirou K. Lutonadio & Nana K. Kabujenda & Christian M. Sondi & Emmanuel-Tsadok N. Mihaha & Jean-Felly K. Ngandu & Landry N. Nkaba & Gerard M. Sankiana & Jules T. Beya & An, 2021. "An Integrated Information System of Climate-Water-Migrations-Conflicts Nexus in the Congo Basin," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-26, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:16:p:9323-:d:617666
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