Evaluation of extra-local resilience of rural settlements in Shaho district against drought

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• Sahar Maleki ¹
• Mohammad Akbarpour ²
• Omid ali Moradi ³

¹ Master in Geography and Rural Planning, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

² Assistant Professor in Geography and Rural Planning, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

³ Instructor in Physical Geography, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.

10.22067/geoeh.2024.87900.1484

Abstract

Identifying the overall level of translocal resilience to drought in rural areas is of special importance for ensuring good rural governance. By identifying and ranking translocal resilience in these areas, it is possible to adopt appropriate management strategies to mitigate the damages caused by drought. The general purpose of this research is to evaluate the translocal resilience of rural settlements in the Shahu district of Ravansar city in response to drought conditions.
This quantitative study is applied in nature and employs a descriptive-analytical method to prioritize the translocal resilience of the Shahu district. The TOPSIS technique was used to analyze resilience levels. The statistical population consists of the two districts of Ghori Qala and Mansour Aghaei, which include nine villages. A sample size of 285 individuals was determined using Cochran's formula.
The results of the study indicate that the higher population density in some of the villages, due to their fluidity, dynamism, and proximity to the village center within an interconnected network of villages, has fostered the formation of numerous links and flows of capital, goods, products, information, technologies, and innovations. This process, combined with diverse income sources, extensive agricultural land under cultivation, and the adoption of innovations such as modified seeds through cooperative breeding methods and protective cultivation, has significantly contributed to livelihood stability. Additionally, experimental skills transferred from farmers in Hamadan Province have further enhanced translocal resilience during drought conditions for the mentioned villages.
The findings of this study provide practical recommendations for fostering cooperation and coordination between villagers and officials, including those from the Agricultural Jihad, Ravansar Governorate, and other responsible institutions. Such efforts can promote good governance in the studied villages, reduce vulnerability, and enhance rural resilience to drought.

Keywords

• Translocal Resilience
• Drought Vulnerability
• Rural Settlements
• Ravansar County
• TOPSIS Technique
• Livelihood Stability

Main Subjects

• Climatic and atmospheric hazards

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