Building Resilience in Giyani

Authors: Derick du Toit, Thembhani Mabunda, Tebogo Mathebula & Basani Mongwe

In this policy brief we explore the need for climate change adaptation in Giyani, South Africa, a region highly vulnerable to its effects. With the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leading the way with a Regional Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Strategy, local action is being taken by the Giyani Local Scale Climate Resilience Programme in rural villages of Giyani, South Africa. In this brief we offer a list of recommendations for dealing with climate change in rural communities.

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Author Derick du Toit, Thembhani Mabunda, Tebogo Mathebula & Basani Mongwe
Maintainer AWARD
Last Updated February 6, 2026, 06:37 (UTC)
Created February 6, 2026, 06:37 (UTC)
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