Enviroment

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security.

Since 1980 temperatures have increased by up to 1.5°C across much of Uganda and over the next 50 years average temperatures are expected to rise by a further 2°C. Changes in rainfall patterns and amounts are also expected but these are less certain than changes in temperature. Generally, rainfall is expected to become more unpredictable, unreliable and intense. Climate change will also cause an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Uganda, such as droughts and …
Education

Inside Plan by Ministry of Energy to Transform the Cooking Sector in Uganda

The primary sources of energy for cooking in Uganda are wood and charcoal; whereas these seem a cheap and easily accessible form of energy to over 46 million population, experts have warned about looming health and environmental risks for the country relating to the use of these unclean and unsustainable forms of energy, especially in accelerating the current climate crisis in the region.  This is already seen with the resounding rate at which Uganda loses her forest cover, where for …
Enviroment

Tracking Uganda’s Commitment To Mitigate Climate Change: Locals In Katakwi Grapple With Illegal Logging of Wood

“My sub-county is at the border with Karamoja from the east of Katakwi district and we all know how hot that region is. Now the only trees that are guarding this area are being cut down, which means that we are prone to suffer,” said Amos Otim, LC III Chairperson – Guyaguya Sub County. Uganda is struggling to meet its national commitment towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, with efforts to decisively deal with the challenge being dented by unsustainable …
Enviroment

Climate Change is an opportunity to harness and not a problem to fear.

Climate change is unquestionably one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. This is also very much the case in Uganda, where climate change has far reaching implications. Ugandan society has an encouraging attitude towards gender equality, and there have been positive steps taken towards inclusion of women in public affairs and the workplace, yet challenges still remain. For instance, Uganda is still male dominated and women have limited ownership, access and control over resources, especially land. Although climate …