Understanding Climate Change in South Africa: An Analysis of the Perceptions of Affected Communities

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dc.contributor.authorNdlovu, Octavia Nombulelo
dc.contributor.supervisorAlence, Rod
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-03T12:37:48Z
dc.date.issued2025-03
dc.descriptionResearch report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts in e-Science, to the Faculty of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2025
dc.description.abstractClimate change is a pressing global issue, yet public perception varies significantly across regions and demographics. This study investigates the factors influencing climate change awareness and concern in South Africa, utilizing Afrobarometer survey data. Through statistical analysis, the research examines the role of socio-economic status, education, and media exposure in shaping public attitudes. Findings will contribute to understanding regional disparities in climate perception, informing targeted awareness campaigns and policy interventions. By addressing gaps in climate communication, this study aims to enhance public engagement and foster proactive responses to climate challenges.
dc.description.submitterMMM2026
dc.facultyFaculty of Humanities
dc.identifier.citationNdlovu, Octavia Nombulelo. (2025). Understanding Climate Change in South Africa: An Analysis of the Perceptions of Affected Communities. [Master's dissertation, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg]. WIReDSpace. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/48408
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/48408
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
dc.rights©2025 University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
dc.schoolSchool of Social Sciences
dc.subjectClimate change
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.subjectAfrobarometer
dc.subjectSocio-economic status
dc.subjectPolicy interventions
dc.subjectUCTD
dc.subject.primarysdgSDG-13: Climate action
dc.subject.secondarysdgSDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities
dc.titleUnderstanding Climate Change in South Africa: An Analysis of the Perceptions of Affected Communities
dc.typeDissertation

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