Gender dimensions of climate change adaptation and mitigation by smallholder farmers in Uganda
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Climate change is now recognized as serious with long term
negative effects on agricultural productivity, and hence on the
well-being of communities especially in Africa. Farmers have
experienced climate change effects and have tried to mitigate
these effects by adapting new/different production practices.
This study has been set up to better understanding farmers’
interpretation of the climate change concept and to learn from
their adaptation strategies. A study has been initiated in two
diverse agro-ecologies in Uganda for this purpose. Results
will aid policy makers to better focus mitigation measures to
wider areas by taking advantage of farmers’ proven
interventions.
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