African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Innovative pathways for enhancing climate change and variability resilience among agro-pastoral communities in semi-arid areas of Kiteto and Kilindi Districts, Tanzania

Henry G. Mung’ong’o
  • Henry G. Mung’ong’o
  • Centre for Climate Change Studies, University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 33453, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Milline J. Mbonile
  • Milline J. Mbonile
  • Institute of Resources Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Faustin P. Maganga
  • Faustin P. Maganga
  • Department of Geography, College of Social Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 35049, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 13 January 2019
  •  Accepted: 04 March 2019
  •  Published: 31 May 2019

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