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Ecosystem adaptation to climate change: a case of Mabamba bay wetland Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022)
Wetlands are now widely depended on by people for their resources in developing countries like Uganda, but face unregulated destruction of which is not compatible with SDG goal 13 and 15. However, comprehensive studies ...
Examining the impact of changing climate on crop production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)
The study examined the impact of changing climate on crop production in Uganda; case study of
Lwebitakuli Sub-County in Ssembabule District. The study was guided by three study objective;
to investigate the to find out ...
Assessing the impact of climate variability on tourist attractions in Bwindi National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-02)
Climate variability is real and has far reaching consequences on tourist attractions (plants, birds
and animals) and the environment. with Climate variability awareness going on and considering
the fact that Bwindi ...
The impact of climate variability on people's livelihood in Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2022)
There is a big relationship between climate variability and Agriculture in that the impacts caused by climate variability and changes such as droughts, floods highly affect the agricultural production and Agriculture is ...
Assessment of determinants and barriers to the uptake of ecosystem based adaptation practices in Lake Victoria crescent. A case study of Buyengo Subcounty Jinja District.
(Makerere University, 2023-01-23)
Climate change impacts have become more pronounced across the globe affecting many
sectors especially the agriculture. The agricultural sector is currently affected by impacts of
climate change that have become more ...
Assessing the role of biomass dependence on climate change. A case study of fuel wood production in Nabisweera Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)
Over dependence on wood fuel (charcoal and firewood) biomass is thought to be one of the causes
of climate change in Uganda. This study revealed outcomes relating to the role of biomass
dependence on climate change in ...
Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Agro-Based Livelihoods in Ogolai Sub-County, Amuria District in Teso Sub-Region
(Makerere University, 2023-08-05)
Rain-fed agriculture forms the back bone of many rural communities in Africa. However, there an increasing trend in rainfall variability and associated extreme events in form of drought and floods, and a growing uncertainty ...
Assessment of climate variability and its implication on black bean yield variations in Kitgum district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Climate variability poses a threat to the sustainability of agricultural production particularly black bean production among local farmers in Kitgum district. Understanding climate variability and its implication on black ...
Local level awareness and adaptation to climate change in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
This study investigated the awareness of and adaptation to climate change among residents of selected cells in Lira City. The research objectives were to determine the extent to which local people are aware of weather and ...
Current and future climate of Bulambuli district, Mount Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Climate variability and change has been noted to be on the increase. In mountain areas such as Bulambuli district, a temperature rise has been noted. However, there is limited information on the future state of the climate ...