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Item The Role of Natural Disasters in Shaping Individual Perceptions of Climate Change in Africa(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023-11-13) Van Niekerk, Courtney; Alence, RodThis paper explores the relationship between individual perceptions of climate change and natural disasters in African states. This paper uses both qualitative and quantitative research methodology to explore 33 African states by observing the climate change perceptions as well as climate risk experienced by individuals through natural disasters. By using subnational Afrobarometer survey data and corresponding subnational natural disaster data, this paper finds individuals who have experienced natural disasters are less likely to express concerns for climate change.