Research briefs
As part of the SAF-ADAPT project, each student thesis has been summarised into a research brief highlighting key findings and recommendations emerging from the project. Formatting and design by Michelle Shields and Clara Marais.
Exploring household water conservation methods in rural South Africa: A case of the Mbhashe and Mnquma local municipalities by Fortunate Mapuka
Assessing the potential of biochar to restore degraded lands by Hazel Shirinda
Mapping and assessing riparian vegetation response to drought along the Buffalo River Catchment by Zolisanani Mpanyaro
Investigating weather information needs of smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province by Abenathi Mantshiyose
An analysis of rural coastal households’ livelihood selection choices in response to climate change: The case of Port St Johns Local Municipality by Xolani Thobela Ntsonkota
Assessing the sensitivity to climate change of the Berg River Vöelvlei Abstraction System, Western Cape Province by Takalani Rabakali
An assessment of the nature, effectiveness, and adaptability of flood control mechanisms in the Vhembe District Area by Lily Munzhedzi
Multitemporal assessment of local climate zones in Cape Town, using LANDSAT imagery by Anna Van Eyck
Assessing the training and teaching materials to implement climate change education in South Africa by Ariana Bravo
Wildlife monitoring through remote sensing in Tembe Elephant Park by Hubert Claes
Monitoring invasive alien plant species using drone and Sentinel-2 imagery in Tembe Elephant Park by Francisco Ramirez-Castro
The impact of drought stress on the ecosystem using remote sensing by Jonas Simons
Determining local ecosystem-driver dynamics of turning points in arid South African savannas by Queenny Lopez