Zimbabwe: Wind Power Development in Temaruru and Dumbamwe
A wind turbine installed in a village in Zimbabwe may help decrease vulnerability, thus improving villagers’ ability to cope with the effects of climate change. A study of the project concluded that "[i]n this case study, small-scale windpower eases water resource stress and contributes to climate change adaptation in two ways: (1) by providing energy for water pumping in otherwise energy-deprived areas, and (2) by easing fuelwood consumption in households whose livelihood opportunities have expanded with electrification."
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Sector | Energy, Water Resources |
| Scale | Community |
| Settlement Type | Rural |
| Objective | "Serendipitous" Adaptation |
| Impacts | Biodiversity Loss, Crop Yield Decrease, Drought and Aridity, Spread of Vector-Borne Diseases, Water Shortages |
| Targetedness | Addressing Vulnerability Drivers |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Adaptation Strategies Employed | Promoting Technology Change |
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