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Climate change knowledge at the grass roots: the case of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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  • Sherry-Ann S. Ganase

    (University of the West Indies)

  • Sandra Sookram

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This study examines perception of households to climate change and factors that influence the selection of adaptation measures. Using survey data, the results suggest that households are knowledgeable and concerned about climate change but lack knowledge about the measures needed to adapt. The results also suggest that the risk and importance placed on climate change, vulnerability experienced with household flooding, drainage and expected threat of future sea level are the main factors that influence the adaptation decision. The results obtained in this study are beneficial to all as adaptation requires a collective effort by stakeholders.

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  • Sherry-Ann S. Ganase & Sandra Sookram, 2021. "Climate change knowledge at the grass roots: the case of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(2), pages 1105-1132, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:23:y:2021:i:2:d:10.1007_s10668-020-00620-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-020-00620-5
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