Abstract:
The primary focus of this study was to analyze determinants of Climate Change Adaptation
Strategies in West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Climate change is currently the main
problem of the world as a whole and to Ethiopian economy to specific. The study was conducted
by using primary data source gathered through questionnaire from randomly selected 300
households from total of 1194 population in three selected kebeles. The study employed
descriptive statistics and Multinomial Probit econometric model due the dependent variable
measured as categorical and overlapping responses of respondent. The descriptive analysis
result revealed that majority of the households employed different adaptation strategies to adapt
to adverse effects of climate change such as terracing as soil and water conservation strategy,
Afforestation, fertilizer application, crop diversification with improved seeds, income
diversification and livestock diversification. According to the result, reduction in agricultural
production, health problem of society and landslide in the form of soil erosion are the most
serious problems related to climate change. The Multinomial Probit model result depict that
compared to base outcome (use of improved seed), education level, access to information and
extension services, access to credit, policy selection, off-farm income and non-farm income of
households are found to be significantly affecting variable on climate change adaptation
strategies. Based on these findings, it is recommended that farmers prioritize adaptation
strategies. Furthermore, improved access to information and credit services for farming
households is crucial for effective climate change adaptation.
