| dc.description.abstract | Climate change mitigation in the manufacturing sector is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable industrial practices. In Eswatini, the industrial
sector contributes the largest in GHG emissions countrywide. Therefore, this study assesses
the extent of GHG emissions from manufacturing industries in the Matsapha Industrial Area,
Eswatini, and evaluates their mitigation measures. Additionally, it explores the level of
climate change awareness among industry stakeholders, employees, and local residents while
identifying existing policies governing the sector. Data was collected through questionnaires
and analyzed using SPSS. The findings indicate limited knowledge of climate change across
stakeholders, a lack of formal policies regulating industrial emissions, and minimal employee
training on climate-related issues. Furthermore, most industries are aware of climate change
but do not consistently track their GHG emissions, and there is no awareness of carbon market
mechanisms. These results highlight the need for comprehensive climate policies, increased
stakeholder education, and structured emission monitoring frameworks to enhance climate
change mitigation in the manufacturing sector. | en_US |
