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Assessing the implications of human population growth and rural development on Nyaruteme wetland in Itojo sub-county Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)
A research study on the implications of human population growth and rural development was undertaken on the Nyaruteme wetland in Itojo sub-county Ntungamo district of western Uganda. The objectives of the study were to ...
A comparative performance analysis on energy efficiency and emissions of fuel briquettes made from fecal sludge blended with other biomass materials
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
This study explored the potential of utilization of fecal sludge mixed with a variety of agricultural residues, for production of solid biofuels for use in household and institutional combustion systems. A mixing ratio of ...
Persistent incidences of poaching and its implications on ecosystem functionality and community livelihoods around QENP: case study: Kihihi subcounty
(Makerere University, 2022-02-24)
This study on the incidences of persistent poaching and its effects on ecosystem functionality and
community livelihoods around QENP was conducted in Bukorwe village Kanungu district. The
specific objectives of the study ...
Landuse/cover changes and the perceived impacts on the ecosystem goods obtained from Budhumbuli wetland, Jinja City
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
With increasing population coupled with land shortage in Uganda, wetlands continue to face
degradation due to mainly conversion for agricultural and settlement purposes. The objective
of this study was to generate ...
Assessment of awareness and uptake of ecosystem-based adaptation practices among crop cultivators of Bujenje county, Masindi district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)
This study assessed awareness and uptake of ecosystem-based adaptation practices among crop cultivators of Bujenje County. The study specifically i) evaluated existing ecosystem-based adaptation practices; ii) assessed the ...
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 ...
Assessment of the sources of water pollution and their mitigation in Kabale Municipality in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)
Water is one of the renewable resources essential for sustaining all forms of life ranging from food production, economic development and for general wellbeing. Water is one of the manageable natural resources as it is ...
Community-based mapping of ecosystem services. A case study of Nakatongoli wetland in Mityana District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth; they are areas permanently or periodically waterlogged which offers the neighboring communities socio-cultural, economic and ecological values. Wetland resources ...
Assessing perceptions of community hydro-meterological risk and response in Buseruka Sub county Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)
The study focused on assessing perceptions of community hydro-meteorological risk and response in Buseruka sub county. The specific objective were to; establish how communities in Buseruka sub county perceive the ...
Assessment of land use change impacts on wetland hydrology and vegetation health using NDWI and NDVI respectively. A case study of Tochi Wetland, Oyam District.
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Wetlands are essential for the natural functioning of an ecosystem, by regulating floods and outstandingly being a source of water supply. However, land use changes are the main forces behind wetland deterioration worldwide. ...