Field Research on Climate Change Perceptions and Impacts in Southern Kenya

Directed research with the School for Field Studies in Kimana, Kenya

This group research project included field work of house-to-house interviews conducted with the aid of local interpreters (translating from English to Swahili or Kimaasai/Maa).
We asked about individuals’ perceptions of local change, global climate change, various observable indicators, livelihood strategy, adaptation strategies to climate change, and use of new technologies.
Quantitative results were analyzed using SPSS version 23, and qualitative results were summarized and aggregated to discern relevant trends and common responses.
Included an individual research paper focused on the local awareness of global climate change and household adaptation strategies.
Presented our findings and recommendations as a group, alongside information we were able to provide in regards to climate change and future impacts in East Africa to local community members.

Presentation PowerPoint
Final Paper

Field interview (with Swahili/Maa translator)

Photo: Gabriel Wilkins

Fellow DR group members Emma, Cameron, and Mia; and our local Maasai interpreters James, Nelson, and Francis.

Photo: John Kiringe, PhD (our DR supervisor)