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August 4, 2025

Climate Change Impacts on Poverty and Community Adaptation in Coastal Ghana

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SAStephen Kwame AmekoESEmmanuel Kojo SakyiBABismark Akoto

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Overview

Qualitative research reveals climate change exacerbates poverty in coastal communities, indicating urgent need for equitable adaptation strategies.

Key Points

  • MAIN FINDING: Climate change significantly impacts poverty levels and adaptation capacity in coastal Ghana, particularly among marginalized communities.
  • KEY EVIDENCE: Participants reported disruptions to livelihoods, like shifting fishing patterns and declining agricultural yields, due to climate change.
  • APPROACH: The study used a qualitative case study method involving interviews and focus group discussions with residents in La Dade Kotopon.
  • SIGNIFICANCE: The research underscores the necessity for integrated adaptation strategies addressing socio-economic and environmental challenges in vulnerable areas.

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Ameko et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0f86e6551bb0af8d09f7https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6839488/v1
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