Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) Collection by Subject "Climate variability"
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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 ... -
Analysis of the recent drought characteristics and its effects on livestock in Karamoja, Kaabong district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-07)The North Eastern parts of Uganda have been identified as the areas that are prone to recurring drought conditions. This study aimed at analyzing the drought characteristics between 1981 to 2021, perceptions and the ... -
Assessing the effect of climate variability on number of wildlife tourists: a case study of Kidepo National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-01-01)Tourism heavily relies on climate as a resource and is also highly climate-sensitive. Evidence has shown that a certain amount of climate change has occurred. Africa is considered as one of the most vulnerable regions in ... -
Assessing the effects of climate variability on cassava production in Kolir sub-county-Bukedea district
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study examined the effects of climate variability on cassava production in the Kolir sub-county of Bukedea district. Cassava is a staple food to over 800 million people in the whole world; it's the second most grown ... -
Assessing the impact of agro-forestry practices on resilience to climate variability among farmers in Rubirizi district. A case study Rutoto sub-county
(Makerere University, 2022-10-31)Climate variability which is a reality in Uganda and is manifested by fluctuations in climatic parameters, low agricultural production, land fragmentation, soil degradation, and loss of biodiversity. Addressing climate ... -
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 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 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 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 the effect of climate variability on water levels and fish production at Lwampanga fish landing site in Lake Kyoga basin.
(Makerere University, 2023)Climate variability in terms of changes in precipitation and temperature has significant implications on fish production and alters water levels in aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the effect of climate variability on ... -
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 ... -
Effect of climate variability on the livelihoods of livestock farmers in Sembabule District
(Makerere University, 2022)Climate variability is a major threat facing humanity. The livestock stock production sector as a livelihood option is one key sector which will face the brunt of these variations in climatic conditions. Farmers respond ... -
Examining the Adaptation Measures to Climate Change and Variability among Maize Crop Farmers in Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2019-07-24)This study has revealed outcomes in the examining the adaptation measures to climate change and variability among maize crop farmers in Masaka district. The data sets used were rainfall data and temperature data for the ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
Impact of climate variability on water resource conflicts in Kivu village, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023)Climate variability has a great impact on the rising water resource conflicts. Key factors in the study were climate variability and water resource conflicts. The study aimed at identifying the impacts of climate variability ...