Ziervogel, Gina2016-04-192016-04-192004The Geographical Journal 170(1): 6-21http://hdl.handle.net/10919/68940Metadata only recordIn Africa, seasonal climate forecasts have potentially profound impacts on sustaining marginal groups. This paper argues that information on the characteristics and needs of the groups affected is necessary to ensure successful implementation. A case study in Lesotho is presented in support of this thesis.text/plainen-USIn CopyrightFood strategyVulnerability and riskLesothoSeasonal climate forecastsParticipatory role-play methodsSmallholder farmersClimate adaptationRural livelihoodsFarm/Enterprise ScaleAbstractCopyright JSTOR, Wiley-Blackwell, Royal Geographical Society