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Factors affecting adoption of the agroforestry practices in Nebbi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
Agroforestry practices are thought to have the potential to enhance farmers’ resilience to shocks including climate change. However, farmers are poorly motivated to plant trees and also face numerous challenges during tree ...
Potential impacts of climate change on birds in the Albertine Rift: a baseline study of Bwindi, Echuya, Nyungwe and Kibira forests
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
The Albertine region is an area of high endemism consisting of a network of mountainous protected areas of diverse habitat types. Birds were surveyed in Bwindi, Echuya, Nyungwe and Kibira forests using point counts along ...
Perception of and adaptation to climate change among agricultural communities of Kabarole District
(2014-08-06)
This study sought to analyze perception of and adaptation to climate change among agricultural communities of Kabarole district. Specifically, the study examined farmers’ perceptions and understanding of climate change, ...
Farmers’ vulnerability and adaptation to climate change around Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
This study analyzed the vulnerability and adaptation of Nyakiyumbu sub-county farmers to climate change and variability based on the socio-economic vulnerability assessment approach by developing a vulnerability index and ...
Adaptation to climate change in agro-based livelihood systems in Katakwi District, Uganda
(2014-08-06)
Climate change is one of the most serious global problems affecting many sectors in recent decades. In particular, the agriculture sector is most at risk to climate change impact more than ever. The impact is even stronger ...
Farmers’ vulnerability and adaptation to climate change around Queen Elizabeth National Park- Uganda
(2010-12)
This study analyzed the vulnerability and adaptation of Nyakiyumbu sub-county farmers to climate change and variability based on the socio-economic vulnerability assessment approach by developing a vulnerability index and ...
Changing trends in climate and livestock grazing resources in Kapoeta, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2018-04)
The major challenge facing livestock production in Kapoeta is inadequate pasture availability exacerbated by unreliable rainfall distribution, droughts and land cover change. First, the study determined the trends of ...
Assessment of vulnerability to water stress among communities in selected districts of the cattle corridor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015)
The frequency, severity and coverage of climate-induced water stress in the cattle corridor of Uganda is increasing significantly due to climate change and variability. The limited information on nature and extent of ...
Coverage of climate change by the mass media in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
This study, coverage of climate change by the mass media in Kampala, aims to contribute to improvement in awareness of climate change issues in Uganda with a specific focus on Kampala, which is an urban setting. Two surveys ...
Climate change vulnerability and adaptation responses of fish dependent communities in the Albertine and Victoria Drainage Basins in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-12)
Changing climate and weather patterns will have severe negative impacts on all sectors of the economy including fisheries. Appropriate knowledge and adaptation responses are therefore needed unfortunately in Uganda, knowledge ...