Climate change adaptation strategies among agricultural communities in Uganda: The case of Kabale and Nakasongla districts
Abstract
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Climate change affects the ability of developing countries to
achieve their poverty reduction and sustainable development
strategies. Uganda was labeled among the most vulnerable
countries to climate change risks. Rural farmers who depend
on rain-fed agriculture are likely to bear the brunt of adverse
impacts. The extent to which these impacts are felt depends
largely on the extent of adaption response. This study examined
farmers’ perceptions and adaptation strategies to climate change
and variability. Information was obtained through household
survey data. Preliminary results show that many farmers
(81.1%) noticed changes in climate; though 62% did nothing.
The lowlands were mainly affected by climate change and
variability shocks, mainly drought (89.8%). Climatic shocks led
to decline in crop yields (39.2%), loss of income (35.1%) and
increased incidence of malaria (60%). While most farmers did
not take any remedial action against climate change, others
changed livestock and crop variety, while others increased
land under production or changed crop types.
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