Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection by Subject "Climate change"
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Adaptations to climate change and variability by subsistence farmers in Mukoto Subcounty, Namisindwa district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-22)The agricultural sector is the major source of livelihood to rural communities in Uganda but it is currently faced by climate change as a major challenge. The study investigated the adaptations to climate change and ... -
Analysing the determinants and effectiveness of farmers adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Kigorobya Subcounty, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda‟s agricultural sector. The threat can be reversed through adopting effective measures that aim at minimizing the impacts of rainfall ... -
Assessing climate change trends and adaptation options within Ojwina and Central divisions in Lira district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-30)We see that little adaptation has been made and some of the few include, planting vegetables, shifting away from rainfed agriculture to the use of irrigation systems, use of granaries. There is therefore need for the ... -
Assessing the impact of climate change/variability on water availability in Starch Factory Village, Lira District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Climate change/variability is a pressing global concern with far-reaching implications for water resources in Uganda which lack a significant river system. This research investigates the impacts of climate change/variability ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the impacts of seasonal rainfall and temperature variability on the prevalence of livestock diseases in Kotido District, Uganda
(2019-07-05)The objective of the study was to assess the impacts of the variability of seasonal rainfall amount and temperature on the prevalence of certain livestock diseases, focusing on the prevalence of East coast fever and ... -
Assessing the influence of farm inputs on adoption of drought adaptation strategies among robusta and arabica coffee households in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)This research assessed the influence of farm inputs on the adoption of drought adaptation strategies among Robusta and Arabica coffee households in Uganda, taking into account the significant challenges facing African ... -
Assessing the local farming practices towards climate change mitigation in Luuka district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Globally, climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the international community, although it is affecting mostly communities in the poorest countries of the world. For instance, in 2018, the world encountered ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the seasonal characteristics of wind and the potential for wind energy over North Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)Wind energy is derived from differential solar heating of the earth by the sun and the irregularities and non-linearity of the surface of the earth. The assessment of wind energy potential in any area is vital before ... -
Assessing the status of nature-based solutions to climate change in agro-pastoral communities of Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-11)Climate change is impacting all the places around the world, and these changes are unpredictable. Some of the major changes include, warming of the atmosphere and oceans, snow avalanches and diminishing ice, altered ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of education needs for climate change adaptation among farmers of Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In Africa, agriculture is largely rain fed and therefore vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This is through the frequent and prolonged dry spells, drought, floods and increased incidences of pests and disease. ... -
An assessment of maize production under different weather conditions (rainfall & temperature) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)The climate patterns over Uganda particularly Wakiso district shows a high degree of spatial and temporal variability. The study main objective was to assess the variation of maize production under different weather ... -
Assessment of Research and Technology Needs for Climate Change Adaptation Among Farmers in Nebbi District
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our society today. This is because of its impacts like prolonged drought and unpredicted precipitation patterns which increase vulnerability of small scale farming ... -
Awareness needs for climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Rubirizi district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The process of climate change adaptation planning and implementation is hindered by lack of awareness of effective impact responses options among smallholder farmers. Moreover, their awareness needs are not well understood ... -
Carbon stocks in forested and other land cover/use types around Budongo Central Forest Reserve, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)In this study, I compared average carbon stocks in Budongo central forest reserve (CFR) and other land cover/use types around the CFR. The study focused on aboveground carbon (AGC) and soil organic carbon (SOC). Field ... -
Climate change perception and adaptation among farmers in Buhimba Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2022-02)The purpose of this study was to assess the perception of local small-scale farmers about climate change perception and how they have adapted to it. The study objectives were; 1) to identify perception to climate change, ... -
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 ...