Raphael KWEYU, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Joy OBANDO , Kenyatta University, Kenya
Shilpa ASOKAN, Nordic African Institute, Sweden
Ronald NDESANJO, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Tumbo MADAKA, Water Institute, Ministry of Water, Tanzania
Due to its fragile ecosystems, including extensive arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), and the high poverty levels of its population, East Africa is considered one of the vulnerable regions that need to be cushioned against climate change impacts. The socioeconomic disparities among different geographic regions of East Africa lead to variations in resilience levels among different communities. Various stakeholders have several climate adaptation initiatives inspired by local and international discourses on climate change adaptation. However, gaps remain between policy and practice in climate adaptation among Eastern African countries. Climate governance in Eastern Africa faces similar challenges as other sectors cutting across the economic, educational and agricultural sectors. Specific challenges include economic resource constraints, mismanagement of public resources, e.g., through prebendalism, nepotism, and political patronage in resource allocations. This paper assesses the trends in climate change governance in Eastern Africa: it specifically addresses climate communication in East Africa, responses to climate change by local governments and international players, the role of devolved governments in enhancing climate adaptation, gaps between policy and practice of the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the management of climate-related conflicts. Generally, the paper addresses the policy into practice gaps by taking stock of climate change adaptation and governance among Eastern African communities.
Mots clés : Climate adaptation|climate governance|resource management|NDCs|East Africa
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