http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/55 2026-04-14T21:26:27Z 2026-04-14T21:26:27Z Nakiyemba, Alice Arayo, I. Kennedy, W. Joseph, K. L. J., Branda M. N., Nandi Phillipson, M. Dayoub, M. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3218 2024-08-28T19:43:34Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Women and climate change impacts in Uganda: Nakiyemba, Alice; Arayo, I.; Kennedy, W.; Joseph, K.; L. J., Branda; M. N., Nandi; Phillipson, M.; Dayoub, M. Climate change becomes the universally a major challenge facing humanity. The effects occur at global, regional, and local levels. It threatens the community, but not equally because women have limitations to access alternative resources such as movement to cities, jobs, and services. The climate change has impacted to women which increased in the levels of drought, death of livestock, scarcity of traditional food sources and water shortage in Uganda. There are decreased in crop production, loss of biodiversity, and solid fuels as firewood and charcoal for domestic use. Environmental degradation and human mobility are increased the availability of freshwater sources is reduced. There are also increased in wildfires, outbreaks of infectious diseases, climate-related displacements, armed conflicts, child marriages, human trafficking, epidemics, and gender-based violence. The quality of water for household use is reduced. The study showed that Ugandan women face different challenges from men because their societal roles have been constructed differently. Women in rural areas are depending mainly on natural resources more than men, therefore, they are more vulnerable to climate change. On other hand, women face socio-economic and political barriers and this makes them more susceptible and vulnerable to disasters. The study is emphasized the need for the development of robust support systems to cushion rural women from the vulnerable effects of climate change. Keywords: Climate Change impacts, Women, Uganda Research article

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Nakiyemba, Alice Musobya, M. Dayoub, M. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/3217 2024-08-28T19:46:24Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

The impact of agricultural activities on the livelihood of riparian communities of Nalwekomba wetland ecosystem along River Nile, Namasagali, Kamuli District Uganda Nakiyemba, Alice; Musobya, M.; Dayoub, M. Land degradation in Uganda is becoming a major constraint to growth and development of rural livelihoods. The socioeconomic impacts of agricultural land use to the degraded Nalwekomba wetland ecosystem were investigated in three riparian parishes that highly depended on the wetland for a livelihood. These parishes were purposely selected and a sample of 130 households were randomly selected. Results showed wetlands are under threat of over-exploitation due to agriculture land uses. Majority of the respondents were willing to leave the wetland. There is a need to design strategies for alternative livelihood options for wetland dependent communities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Keywords: Land Degradation; Livelihood; Wetland system Research article

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Arinaitwe, Bernard Mbasa http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/1030 2024-09-01T18:08:07Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Spatio-temporal impacts of land cover changes on Namanve wetland health and counter management strategies in Mukono district, Uganda. Arinaitwe, Bernard Mbasa The study examined the spatio-temporal impacts of land-lover changes on Namanve wetland health and counter management strategies in Mukono district. The objectives of the study were: - to characterise land cover changes in Namanve wetland from 1996 to 2016; to determine the effects of land cover changes on Namanve wetland health using the WET-Health assessment tool; and to assess the contributions of formal and informal institutional arrangements in managing land cover changes in the wetlands in Mukono district. In the study, both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were used based on a case study and longitudinal spatial analysis study design. Longitudinal spatial analysis with the help of GIS tools was used to generate data on the pattern of land cover changes in the Namanve wetland system for a period between 1996 and 2016. Other quantitative data was collected using household questionnaires and WET-Health assessment tools to assess the impact of the change in land cover patterns on the health of the wetland. Qualitative methods used include expert interviews, Focus group discussions, field observations and documentary reviews. The results of the study confirm the long-held view of many Government and Research Agencies that wetland coverage has drastically deteriorated in the last 20 years from 15.6% % or 37,575km of the total land surface area in 1994 to 10.9% or 26,330 km2 in 2014 (Water & Environment SPR,2016). Namanve wetland is therefore not exceptional in experiencing degradation within the same time frame. The main drivers include unemployment, population growth and land shortage. Settlements, including factories and infrastructure, crop cultivation and brick making are the most dominant human activities with significant impact on wetland health measured in terms of vegetation, hydrology and geomorphology. The overall impact of the land cover change on the wetland health has been assigned level C representing a moderately modified Namanve wetland system. Inadequate enforcement of wetland laws and regulations and corruption were found to be the main reasons wetland related policies and strategies are not being implemented to conserve wetlands including Namanve wetland. The recommendations of this study, therefore include: - a deliberate policy shift from the more powerful but inefficient central government approach to decentralized, participatory and empowered management of environment resources; comprehensive land use planning (both urban and rural) and zero tolerance to corruption at all levels. E-monitoring of sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands and forest reserves using the latest technologies like drones and GPS; enactment of wetland specific law and wealth creation will guarantee high-income levels per capita and drive the population to demand for an improvement in environmental quality in line with the Environmental Kuznerts Curve theory. Dissertation

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Basaliza, Edigar http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12283/1029 2024-09-01T18:10:27Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ecosystem-based adaptation to drought among agro-pastoral farmers in Kayunga district, Uganda Basaliza, Edigar The study examined Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to drought among Agro-pastoral farmers in Kayunga District. Specifically, the study examined farmer's perceptions of drought; identified the different EbA practices, and assessed the effectiveness of EbA practices among agro-pastoral farmers to cope with drought. The study was carried out using a cross sectional research design, and both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and interviews while secondary data was collected through document review. Quantitative data was managed using SPSS Version 19, and analyzed using frequency tables and Spearman's correlation coefficient tests. Qualitative data was managed using ATLAS.ti and analyzed using narrative analysis. The study findings revealed that the study area has experienced drought conditions for a very long time but the conditions were severe in November-March and June-September 2018. In response to the drought, most agropastoralists adopted wetland edge farming, fishing, mixed cropping, irrigation, fertilizer application and planting of drought resistant crops in order to cope with the drought conditions. In terms of effectiveness, irrigation was reponed to be the most effective EbA method. The study recommends: support to agro pastoral farmers acquire irrigation equipment's, construction of valley dams, strengthening policy on conversion of fragile ecosystems (wetlands and forests) to sugarcane farms, and supporting alternative livelihoods for agro pastoral famers. Dissertation

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