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    Assessment Of Nature-Based Solutions To Climate Variability and Adaptation Strategies Among Tomato Farmers in Techiman North Municupal Ghana
    (UENR, 2025-11) Enchill, G.F.
    The concept of nature-based solutions has emerged as a comprehensive strategy worldwide for addressing complex societal issues, such as climate change. This study explores the naturebased climate adaptation strategies adopted by tomato farmers in Techiman North Municipality of Ghana. Using a mixed-methods approach and a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 255 farmers through structured questionnaires, interviews, and field observations. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS (version 26.0), applying descriptive statistics, onesample t-tests, and binary logistic regression, while qualitative data were analysed thematically. Findings showed that farmers widely use strategies such as restoring natural vegetation (33.6%), contour farming (32.4%), organic fertilizers (31.6%), agroforestry (30.5%), and intercropping (29.3%). Composting, buffer zones, and rainwater harvesting were rated the most effective nature-based adaptation strategies (mean > 3.08), while crop rotation was rated significantly less effective (M = 2.78, p = .015). Overall, 73.8% of farmers believed that their adaptation efforts were successful. Logistic regression revealed that the strategy for adoption was influenced by access to training (p = .040), perceived profitability (p = .039), traditional beliefs (p = .019), and policy constraints (p = .025). These results highlight the role of cultural norms, shared experiences, and institutional support in shaping farmer responses. The study concludes that smallholder farmers are not just responding to climate challenges but are proactively using nature-based solutions to improve resilience. Recommendations from the study include strengthening farmer training, promoting peer learning, enhancing policy support, improving land access, and expanding financial support for scaling up effective strategies.