The Vhembe Biosphere Reserve is one of the largest biosphere reserves in northeastern South Africa.
Its climate ranges from tropical to savanna. Like all UNESCO biosphere reserves, it strengthens the relationship between people and nature. Thousands of people live within the biosphere reserve and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
However, their way of life is threatened by the effects of climate change. The Luvuvhu River provides drinking water and irrigation for nearly 70% of households in Limpopo.
The drought that struck the region left some villages without running water for up to fourteen days. Seasonally, flooding forces farmers to delay planting.
