{"id":307,"date":"2024-07-11T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T10:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2024-10-22T13:55:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:55:39","slug":"research-briefs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/index.php\/outputs-2\/research-briefs\/","title":{"rendered":"Research briefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-500x353.png 500w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-800x566.png 800w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-1280x905.png 1280w, https:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Research-brief-infographic_website-image-1-1920x1357.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>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. <em>Formatting and design by Michelle Shields and Clara Marais.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fortunate-Mapuka.pdf\"><strong>Exploring household water conservation methods in rural South Africa: A case of the Mbhashe and Mnquma local municipalit<\/strong>i<\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Fortunate-Mapuka.pdf\">es<\/a> <\/strong>by Fortunate Mapuka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hazel-Shirinda.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessing the potential of biochar to restore degraded lands<\/a><\/strong> by Hazel Shirinda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zolisanani-Mpanyaro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mapping and assessing riparian vegetation response to drought along the Buffalo River Catchment<\/a><\/strong> by Zolisanani Mpanyaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Abenathi-Mantshiyose.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Investigating weather information needs of smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province<\/a><\/strong> by Abenathi Mantshiyose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Xolani-Thobela-Ntsonkota.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An analysis of rural coastal households\u2019 livelihood selection choices in response to climate change: The case of Port St Johns Local Municipality<\/a><\/strong> by Xolani Thobela Ntsonkota<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Takalani-Rabakali.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessing the sensitivity to climate change of the Berg River V\u00f6elvlei Abstraction System, Western Cape Province<\/a><\/strong> by Takalani Rabakali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lily-Munzhedzi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An assessment of the nature, effectiveness, and adaptability of flood control mechanisms in the Vhembe District Area<\/a><\/strong> by Lily Munzhedzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Anna-van-Eyck.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multitemporal assessment of local climate zones in Cape Town, using LANDSAT imagery<\/a><\/strong> by Anna Van Eyck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ariana-Bravo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assessing the training and teaching materials to implement climate change education in South Africa<\/a><\/strong> by Ariana Bravo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hubert-Claes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildlife monitoring through remote sensing in Tembe Elephant Park<\/a><\/strong> by Hubert Claes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Francisco-Ramirez-Castro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monitoring invasive alien plant species using drone and Sentinel-2 imagery in Tembe Elephant Park<\/a><\/strong> by Francisco Ramirez-Castro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Jonas-Simons.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The impact of drought stress on the ecosystem using remote sensing<\/a><\/strong> by Jonas Simons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/saf-adapt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Queenny-Lopez.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Determining local ecosystem-driver dynamics of turning points in arid South African savannas<\/a><\/strong> by Queenny Lopez<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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