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Shingirai Mugambiwa
Department of Research Administration and Development, University of Limpopo, South Africa
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Towards an Inclusive Climate Governance System: Indigenous Knowledge and State Policy Synergies in Rural Zimbabwe Shingirai Mugambiwa; Ambo Upe
International Journal of Qualitative Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): March
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijqr.v5i3.2294

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Climate governance in rural Zimbabwe confronts multifaceted challenges as communities grapple with intensifying climate impacts, namely irregular rainfall and extended droughts, each of which undermines livelihood security, agricultural output, and food availability. This paper examines the synergies between IKS and state climate policies in the Mutoko District, illuminating the transfer of indigenous wisdom across agricultural planning, ceremonial observances, and adaptive practices. The paper employed an exploratory qualitative framework anchored in participatory inquiry and grounded theory. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews, focus group dialogues, and key informant interviews with a diverse sample of farmers, elders, traditional leaders, and extension officers. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze data, and the findings established that traditions such as rainmaking ceremonies and the veneration of ancestors cultivate social unity and validate the authority of indigenous governance, while youth-led collectives increasingly intertwine traditional ecological wisdom with mobile and digital media, generating hybrid frameworks that elevate adaptive capacity. The analysis therefore articulates that an authentically inclusive climate governance framework in Zimbabwe necessitates the formal legitimization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, the establishment of deliberative platforms that facilitate co-learning, and sustained, directed investments in educational initiatives that ensure cultural and technical continuity across generations. The research concludes that addressing epistemic divisiveness and integrating participatory, culturally relevant governance procedures in semi-arid rural areas is essential for enhancing resilience and supporting the communities impacted.
Climate Governance and the Future of Smallholder Agriculture Under Increasing Environmental Uncertainty in Zimbabwe Shingirai Mugambiwa; Frank Rapholo
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v6i3.2253

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This paper investigates the intersection of climate governance and the resilience of smallholder agriculture under conditions of increasing environmental uncertainty. The study employed a qualitative methodology. Data were acquired through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary scrutiny of relevant policy texts. The sample comprised thirty (30) participants consisting of farmers, agricultural extension officers, and representatives of non-governmental organizations in the Mutoko district of Zimbabwe. Thematic Analysis was employed to analyse data. The findings of the study revealed systematic divergences between policy aspirations and grassroots implementation, particularly in domains of land tenure security, equitable allocation of agricultural inputs, and the inclusivity of support schemes. The study also established that governance instruments remain predominantly prescriptive and centralized, effectively blocking the experiential contributions of women, youth, and economically marginal farmers, all of whom shoulder disproportionate climatic risk and live on the edges of subsistence.
Climate variability and agricultural productivity in Semi-Arid Zimbabwe: a case of the Midlands Province Shingirai Mugambiwa
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): August In Progress
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v7i2.2892

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Climate variability is undermining agricultural productivity in semi-arid Zimbabwe, where rural households depend on rain-fed crop and livestock production for food, income, and livelihood security. This study examined how rainfall variability, rising temperatures, and heat stress affect agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in the Midlands province of Zimbabwe. A qualitative approach and exploratory research design were adopted to capture farmers’ lived experiences and perceptions. Purposive sampling was used to select 30 participants involved in crop production, livestock rearing, and/or both. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and one focus group discussion conducted at participants’ homesteads. The findings reveal that rainfall variability disrupted planting calendars, caused poor germination, increased replanting costs, and reduced maize yields in the Midlands province. Although farmers adopted coping strategies such as replanting, mulching, manure use, crop diversification, and livestock management adjustments, these remained constrained by limited resources and weak institutional support. The study concludes that climate variability is weakening agricultural resilience and recommends investment in irrigation, water harvesting, drought-tolerant crops, soil fertility improvement, livestock services, and climate information.
Co-Authors Ambo Upe Frank Rapholo