Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection by Subject "Climate change"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of climate change on tree phenology and behaviour of red colobus monkeys (Procolobus rufomitratus) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-24)Procolobus rufomitratus is a critically endangered species in Uganda with an only viable population in Kibale National Park. It is a folivore and one of the least studied in this habitat compared to its counterparts the ... -
Evaluating observed and future patterns of precipitation and temperature over Lake Kyoga Basin using CMIP6 projections
(Makerere University, 2023)Climate change is a global challenge with uncertainties in drivers and impacts on sectors like agriculture, water supply, and global economies. Therefore, this study aimed to examined observed and projected patterns of ... -
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 ... -
Examining variations in thermal comfort and heat stress in Kampala city under a changing climate
(Makerere University, 2021-02-01)This study investigates the variability of extreme climate events over Kampala using indices from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Expert Team on Climate Change Detection and Indices (ETCCDI). The analysis was ... -
Farmers adoption of climate variability and change mitigation practices in Bwamiramira sub-county Kibaale district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)following the industrial revolution,the global climate has been changing. the 1972 Stockholm United Nations conference sparked the revelation of mitigation measures to address the different challenges to climate. however, ... -
Impact of climate change on tourism resources and development: a case of Murchison Falls National park, Buliisa Community
(Makerere University, 2023-10)There’s a critical knowledge gap regarding the specific ways in which climate change is affecting the resources within and around MFNP, as well as how the communities are coping with these impacts. This lack of understanding ... -
Impact of climate changing patterns of malaria disease in Kampala district from (2011 to 2020).
(Makerere University, 2023-11-11)ABSTRACT Globally, the prevalence of malaria disease has escalated to over 240 million cases annually and while over 600,000 deaths occur due to the effect of the problem, emerging data supports the link between the ... -
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 ... -
Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Diversity to the Farmers in Adyel Division Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020)The study was carried out in four parishes within Adyel Division Lira district with the aim of examining the impacts of climate change on crop diversity and choices where samples of 60 respondents were selected for interviews. ... -
Impacts of climate change on food security in Alero Subcounty Nwoya district.
(Openyrwot Samuel, 2023-11)Climate change still remains the biggest threat to achieving food security in the world. Climate change impacts on food security through affecting agriculture especially small holder farmers in Africa who are very ... -
Influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation to climate variability and change among households in Bukinda Sub-County Rukiga District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Climate variability and change is increasingly becoming a major issue in highland communities owing to rapid changes it is causing to rural livelihoods. This study examined the influence of landscape mosaic on adaptation ... -
Information needs for climate change adaptation among farmers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In sub Saharan Africa, agriculture is majorly rain fed and therefore vulnerable to the impacts of climate change which are manifested as frequent, intense and prolonged dry spells, droughts, floods, increased temperatures ... -
Investigating the occurrence of rainfall extremes over the mountain Elgon region
(Makerere University, 2019-07-10)Global climate models indicate that the intensity of rainfall extremes is likely to increase as the climate warms up which may increase the occurrence of floods and landslides. This study therefore aims at investigating ... -
Local community adaptation to climate change in Ibulanku sub county Bugweri District.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Bugweri district, east of Uganda, East Africa, has a backdrop of troubling malnutrition, most especially among infants, with a high population of about 2.96 million people. The region is highly vulnerable to climate change, ... -
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 ... -
The Role of Agroforestry Practices in Increasing Farmer’s Resilience to Climate Change in Kyabigambire Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the current century. Agroforestry has been used as a strategy to manage effects of climate change in Africa. This study was aimed at examining the role ... -
Role of climate change in exarcebating gender based violence in Teso region
(Makerere University, 2023-09-20)Teso region is one of the regions highly affected by the changing and varying climate trends. This region has also registered high cases of gender-based violence (GBV) over the years. This study aimed at analyzing the trend ... -
The Role of Indigenous Knowledge in Weather and Climate Forecasting in Kakooge village, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Ugandans rely on agriculture as their primary source of income. The majority of Ugandans, however, are vulnerable to climate change and fluctuation due to their reliance on rain-fed agriculture. Farmers' resilience to ...