Climate Change Perception and Adaptation Practices of Gondar City Administration Office Workers, Ethiopia

Abstract

Purpose- Cities and their residents are affected by climate change, the poor are more vulnerable to consequences of climate extremes and variability increases. Climate change mitigation and adaptation are challenges that face cities. City administration offices can contribute positively in mitigating climate change impact if workers have right perception.  This study focus on determining the perception of Gondar City administration workers on climate change impact, organizational adaptation capacity and adaptation works. Factors associated with adaptation practices of climate change impact were also determined.

Design/methodology/approach- A cross sectional study design was implemented among Gondar city administration workers.

Findings- Majority of workers in City of Gondar administration offices were aware of climate change and its impact. Adaptation capacity of the city administration was relatively low; which results unavailability of adaptation plans and minimal works done on climate change adaptation. The study also revealed that adaptation capacity of Gondar city administration offices was associated with the practicality of adaptation activities within the city.

Originality/value- This paper will be of value to city management and policy developers looking in to mainstream climate change adaptation in Ethiopia at City level.

Key words:Awareness, Perception, Climate change adaptation, Adaptation capacity