Contribution of wetlands to household food security in Uganda

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2013

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Makerere University

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75% of populations living near wetlands have better food security, mainly through direct consumption of wetland products such as fish, vegetables and fruits, along with the use of wetlands for growing crops (rice, vegetables, coco yams and maize). The contribution of wetlands to food security has not been investigated previously, hence efforts at sustainability have not attracted attention in Uganda, with resulting increase of wetland degradation. During implementation and review of the Fisheries, Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Policies, wetlands should be recognised and included as critical resources that facilitate food security. Currently only agricultural land is recognized.

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FOOD SECURITY, DISADVANTAGED GROUPS, UGANDA, DROUGHT, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, WETLANDS, HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION, SOUTH OF SAHARA, NUTRITION POLICY, AGRICULTURAL POLICY

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/53024

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2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
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