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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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...