Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique

This article examines how religio-cultural values influence the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of local communities in the face of climate-change-induced security risks through a case study of vulnerable communities in northern Mozambique. These risks encompass various forms of suffering, displ...

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Main Authors: Tarusarira, Joram, Maviza, Gracsious, Caroli, Giulia
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Brill | Schöningh 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176567
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description This article examines how religio-cultural values influence the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of local communities in the face of climate-change-induced security risks through a case study of vulnerable communities in northern Mozambique. These risks encompass various forms of suffering, displacement, and violence related to climatic stressors. While traditional approaches to climate change impacts often prioritize economic and technological solutions, this study argues for the inclusion of religio-cultural values in climate security discourse. Using a values-based analytical framework and ethnographic and participatory research methods, the article investigates how religio-cultural values shape community responses to climate change and related security risks in two communities in Nampula District. The research highlights that techno-scientific interventions, when not aligned with local values, can exacerbate conflicts and undermine the effectiveness of climate adaptation strategies. It further demonstrates the potential for peace and stability that can be achieved by integrating local religio-cultural values into climate policies and practices
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spelling CGSpace1765672025-12-08T10:11:39Z Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique Tarusarira, Joram Maviza, Gracsious Caroli, Giulia peacebuilding gender equity risk religion climate action This article examines how religio-cultural values influence the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of local communities in the face of climate-change-induced security risks through a case study of vulnerable communities in northern Mozambique. These risks encompass various forms of suffering, displacement, and violence related to climatic stressors. While traditional approaches to climate change impacts often prioritize economic and technological solutions, this study argues for the inclusion of religio-cultural values in climate security discourse. Using a values-based analytical framework and ethnographic and participatory research methods, the article investigates how religio-cultural values shape community responses to climate change and related security risks in two communities in Nampula District. The research highlights that techno-scientific interventions, when not aligned with local values, can exacerbate conflicts and undermine the effectiveness of climate adaptation strategies. It further demonstrates the potential for peace and stability that can be achieved by integrating local religio-cultural values into climate policies and practices 2025-07-08 2025-09-18T11:01:36Z 2025-09-18T11:01:36Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176567 en Open Access application/pdf Brill | Schöningh Tarusarira, J.; Maviza, G.; Caroli, G. (2025) Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique. Religion and Development, Online first paper(2025-07-08). 28 p. ISSN: 2750-7947
spellingShingle peacebuilding
gender equity
risk
religion
climate action
Tarusarira, Joram
Maviza, Gracsious
Caroli, Giulia
Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title_full Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title_fullStr Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title_full_unstemmed Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title_short Religio-cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in Northern Mozambique
title_sort religio cultural determinants of reactions to climate change and related security risks in traditional religious communities in northern mozambique
topic peacebuilding
gender equity
risk
religion
climate action
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176567
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