Impact of Land Use and Climate Change on Stream Flow, Sediment and Pollution Dynamics in Kagera River Watershed
Abstract
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Kagera River is one of the most important incoming rivers to
Lake Victoria with an annual inflow of about 7.5 km3 into the
Lake and is also important to the River Nile which is the single
outlet of Lake Victoria. The Kagera River is therefore important
for ecosystem health and human wellbeing in the Lake Victoria
Basin. However, the Kagera River Basin is facing increased
degradation as a result of rapid population growth, agricultural
and livestock intensification characterized by unsustainable land
use and management practices, which are threatening the basin’s
freshwater resource base, and associated ecosystem services
for both upstream and downstream users. Climate change and
variability exacerbates these threats. This study will assess the
impact of land use change and climate change on stream flow,
sediment and pollution dynamics in the Kagera River Watershed;
and the likely land use policy interventions necessary to
contribute to the sustainable use and management of the basin’s
natural resources.
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