Analysis of factors influencing the adaptation behaviour of small-scale coffee farmers towards a climate change: The case of Ethiopia

Lucie Jiříková

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Climate change increasingly affects agricultural practices; therefore, understanding the determinants of successful adaptation becomes imperative. Focusing specifically on coffee farming, climate change appears to be a significant challenge for coffee plant growth and distribution. However, there is only little evidence of the adaptation of small-scale coffee farmers in Ethiopia. This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of farmers' adaptive capacities. This thesis analyses the various factors that influence the adaptation of small-scale coffee farmers in Ethiopia to climate change. Factors such as climate change knowledge and awareness, access to financial resources and technology, age, gender, and farm size were explored in relation to their impact on small-scale coffee farmers' adaptation strategies. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on climate change adaptation in the context of small-scale coffee farming in Ethiopia, offering insights for future research and policy interventions.

Keywords

global warming, coffea arabica, lesser extent agriculture, adjustment attitude

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: Ing. Tereza Pilařová, Ph.D.
• Reader: William Nkomoki, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Bachelor programme:
International Cooperation in Agricultural and Rural Development