Review of current and planned adaptation action in Uganda

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IDL-55952.pdf (1.2 MB)

Date

2016

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Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

Rising temperatures and variable rainfall patterns are expected to negatively affect sources of livelihoods and economic activity in crop production, livestock, forestry, and fisheries. The Government of Uganda recognizes climate change as a risk to its National Development Plans, and has created a National Climate Change Policy including the political structure for its implementation. International financial support for adaptation is concentrated in the agriculture and water sectors. Ongoing projects aim to strengthen governance capacity, provide climate information, and improve disaster risk management. Gaps remain in mainstreaming adaptation into sectoral strategies and plans, as well as decision-making at the district level.

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Includes abstract in French

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EASTERN AFRICA, CLIMATE CHANGE, ADAPTATION, AFRICA, UGANDA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/55952

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (CARIAA) / Résultats de recherches (IRCAAA)