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Viability analysis of climate change adaptation and coping practices for agriculture productivity in Rwenzori Region, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2013-05)
A better understanding of processes that shape farmers‘ adaptation to climate change is critical to identify vulnerable entities and develop practical and well-targeted adaptation policies and practices. However, it is ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Projected climate induced suitability changes in coffee prone areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012)
Knowledge about climate change over time provides a valuable insight into how the challenges posed by climate change and variability can be responded to. This study assessed the skill of various Global Climate Models (GCMs) ...
An economic assessment of farmer adaptation to climate change using innovations in sweet potato technologies in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Sweet potato technologies, like drought resistant varieties and virus cleaned planting material have shown resilience of agricultural systems to climate change related effects. However, adoption of these technologies ...