Article
Environmental Sciences
A. A. Warsame, H. O. Daror
Summary: This study assesses the impact of environmental degradation, greenhouse gases, agriculture methane emissions, carbon dioxide emissions, and population growth on cereal yields in East African countries from 1992 to 2018. Results indicate that environmental degradation enhances cereal yields in the long run, while CO2 emissions and population growth significantly impede cereal yields in East Africa in the long run, calling for stronger policy measures to address these issues.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tony W. Carr, Siyabusa Mkuhlani, Alcade C. Segnon, Zakari Ali, Robert Zougmore, Alan D. Dangour, Rosemary Green, Pauline Scheelbeek
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the impact of climate change on major staple crop yields in West Africa and analyzed the potential of common agricultural adaptation strategies. The results showed that crop yields declined by a median of 6% due to climate change in all scenarios analyzed. However, by adopting adaptation strategies such as optimized planting dates and resilient crop varieties, crop yields affected by climate change could be increased by 13%. Increased fertilizer use did not mitigate the impact of climate change on crops but could substantially increase yields. The study suggests that a combination of increased fertilizer use and adopting cropping practices that take advantage of favorable climate conditions has great potential to protect and enhance future crop production in West Africa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tsegaye Ginbo
Summary: The impacts of climate change on crop yields in Ethiopia vary depending on the region and crop type. While coffee and teff yields are expected to increase at high altitudes, yields of coffee in low altitudes and barley, maize, and wheat at high altitudes are projected to decrease. Tailoring agricultural development programs and climate adaptation strategies based on location and crop-specific sensitivity can help enhance resilience and improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inayatullah Jan, Muhammad Ashfaq, Abbas Ali Chandio
Summary: The study examines the impacts of climate change on wheat and maize yield in the northern region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan from 1986 to 2015. It finds that average precipitation has a significantly positive impact on crop yield, while the effect of average minimum temperature on long-term yield is insignificant.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhengrong Yang, Prince Asare Vitenu-Sackey, Lizhong Hao, Yuqi Tao
Summary: The effective management of financial systems and resources promotes technological and innovative advancement, leading to long-term economic growth. This study analyzed panel data from 72 countries categorized as less financially developed, between 2009 and 2017, to examine the impact of economic freedom and inclusive growth on financial development. The findings suggest that economic liberty, inclusive growth, and capital stock positively contribute to financial development.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Surender Kumar, Madhu Khanna
Summary: This study examines the impact of climate change on rice, maize, and wheat yields in India from 1966 to 2015 at the district level. It distinguishes between the effects of growing season weather changes and long-term climate trends. The study finds limited adaptation to rising temperatures for rice and wheat but significant adaptation for wheat and maize in response to precipitation changes, although the magnitude is small. The results show asymmetric effects on crop yields, with greater damage at lower levels of productivity. Customized strategies for adaptation to varying weather and climate conditions across regions, crops, and productivity levels are crucial.
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Xiaomeng Yin, Guoyong Leng
Summary: The study compared the impacts of climate variability and trends on global maize yield between 1980 and 2010 using both statistical and process-based models. The results showed large discrepancies between the models, highlighting the importance of considering different modeling approaches in projecting future crop yields under climate change.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shengchao Qiao, Han Wang, I. Colin Prentice, Sandy P. Harrison
Summary: The study evaluates the potential yield of wheat using a new global model that combines statistical and process-based approaches to predict the impact of CO2, temperature, sunlight, and other factors on crop yields. Results show that higher temperatures have negatively affected yields globally, with higher solar radiation associated with increased yields in humid regions but decreased yields in semi-arid areas. Increased precipitation in semi-arid regions is linked to higher yields. Rising CO2 levels contribute to higher actual yields, but other factors such as crop breeding and management practices also play a significant role in influencing yield trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dennis Junior Choruma, Frank Chukwuzuoke Akamagwuna, Nelson Oghenekaro Odume
Summary: This study used a model to assess the effects of future climate change on maize yield in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. The results showed a projected decrease in maize production and an increase in temperature, leading to drier winters and reduced summer rainfall.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atif Awad
Summary: This study investigates the impact of ICT on environmental quality in African countries and finds an inverted U-shaped relationship between ICT infrastructure and environmental quality. The results suggest that expanding ICT infrastructure can help African countries achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jorge Alvar-Beltran, Riccardo Soldan, Proyuth Ly, Vang Seng, Khema Srun, Rodrigo Manzanas, Gianluca Franceschini, Ana Heureux
Summary: This study assesses the impacts of climate change on rice yields and crop water productivity in Cambodia and finds that adjusting crop calendars and choosing appropriate irrigation schedules and rice varieties can effectively adapt to future climate challenges.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Delphin Kamanda Espoir, Benjamin Mudiangombe Mudiangombe, Frank Bannor, Regret Sunge, Jean-Luc Mubenga Tshitaka
Summary: Climate change has led to various long-term events on Earth, including extreme temperatures. Recent reports show that Africa has experienced extreme temperatures exceeding pre-industrial levels. Despite contributing less to Green House Gas emissions and global warming, Africa is one of the regions most affected by climate change. This study explores the heterogeneous impacts of emissions and temperature on income in Africa, finding that a 1% increase in average temperature reduces income by 1.08% and a 1% rise in CO2 emissions increases income by 0.23%. The findings suggest that tailored country-specific policies are more effective for reducing CO2 emissions in Africa than global climate policies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Caitlin M. Jones, Susan C. Welburn
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on our environment and ecosystems, affecting public health, migration, food security, and land conflict. Activities such as forest clearance for land repurposing and urbanization are linked to the increase in emerging vector borne parasitic diseases. In East Africa, leishmaniasis remains a major health concern, with a lack of reporting and control interventions hindering progress toward elimination.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Economics
Aviral Kumar Tiwari, Leena Mary Eapen, Sthanu R. Nair
Summary: The study found a long-term relationship between economic growth and electricity consumption in the agriculture sector in India, with unidirectional causality flowing from overall economic growth to electricity consumption at the aggregate state level. At the sectoral level, there is a unidirectional causal relationship running from electricity consumption to economic growth for the agriculture sector, and economic growth to electricity consumption for the industrial sector.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Somayeh Meyghani, Mahdi Khodaparast Mashhadi, Narges Salehnia
Summary: This study investigates the impact of climate change on the economic growth of countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. The results indicate a long-term relationship between climate change and economic growth, with increasing temperature and precipitation leading to a decrease in economic growth.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abdimalik Ali Warsame, Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Amir Yahya Amir, W. N. W. Azman-Saini
Summary: Climate change is a global issue, and achieving environmental sustainability has become a global initiative. This study examines the impacts of conflicts, urbanization, and globalization on environmental degradation and emissions in Somalia. Various analysis methods are used with data from 1985-2016, and the results show that external conflict, globalization, and urbanization increase environmental degradation in the long run. Economic growth and conflicts also contribute to environmental degradation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdikafi Hassan Abdi
Summary: Given the concerns about climate change, emission reduction has become increasingly important for environmental sustainability. This study aims to investigate the impacts of economic complexity and renewable energy consumption on carbon emissions in 41 sub-Saharan African countries. The findings suggest that renewable energy consumption can alleviate environmental pollution in both the long run and short run, while economic complexity improves environmental quality in the long run only. On the other hand, economic growth contributes adversely to environmental degradation in both the long run and short run. Urbanization is found to worsen environmental pollution in the long run. The study also reveals a unidirectional causal path from carbon emissions to renewable energy consumption and bidirectional causation between carbon emissions, economic complexity, economic growth, and urbanization. Thus, the study recommends that sub-Saharan African countries change their economic structure towards knowledge-intensive production and adopt policies that promote investment in renewable energy infrastructure to achieve clean energy technologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Abdinur Ali Mohamed, Mohamed Okash Sugow
Summary: Climate change affects internal conflicts in Sub-Saharan countries, with government stability having a short-term impact but being ineffective in the long run. Increased precipitation can reduce conflicts, while environmental degradation and population growth exacerbate social unrest.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
