Journal articles Open Access Potential climate change adaptation and coping practices for agricultural productivity in the mountain areas of South Western Uganda P. Ababo · A. Achom · E. Adipala · Y. Bamutaze +6 more Agricultural productivity in Rwenzori mountain area is declining and undermining food security in the region. This trend has been accelerated in recent years due to rapid changes in climatic conditions. Climate change adaptation and coping… RUF-33749 2015 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2015
Case Studies Open Access Research is capacity Building Megan Lindow RUF-33633 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2015
Case Studies Open Access Getting the Green Revolution Megan Lindow RUF-33625 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of Agroforestry to Natural Resources Management, Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation: Experiences from Tabora Region, Western Tanzania B.M. Gama · A. Kitalyi · P. Matata · G.I. Nyadzi +1 more Food insecurity, natural resources degradation and climate change are among the most critical challenges facing Tanzania and indeed, the developing world today. There is decreasing agricultural productivity as a result of increasing land d… RUF-32889 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Climate change Impact on Sorghum Productivity in Sudan M. Muna Elhag Water rather than land is the limiting factor for crop production in Sudan. More than 80 percent of sorghum, which is the major stable food crop in the country, is grown in the rainfed subsector. This paper reports on a study of the impact… RUF-32866 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rainfed Sorghum Productivity in Central Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo The central regions of the country stretching from Dodoma to Mwanza account for three-quarters of Tanzania’s 500,000 to 800,000 ton annual sorghum harvest. The zone is one of the most sensitive to climate variability and change mainly owin… RUF-32864 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Applying Large Area Modelling Approach to Assess the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change: Informing Policy and Adaptation - A review N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo This review highlights some pertinent methodologies in dealing with uncertainty in climate projections and how crop models are increasingly used to support decisions at various levels to guide food security policy formulation, management a… RUF-32863 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Climate Change on Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata) fattening and its Implication on the Livelihoods of Coastal Communities of Tanzania J.M. Abdallah · H.A. Lamtane · J.J. Mahenge This research project is aimed at evaluating the impact of climate change on the growing mud crab (Scylla serrata) fisheries industry in Tanzania. The specific objectives are: to assess the contribution of mud crab fattening to the livelih… RUF-32857 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Impact of Climate Change on Mud crab Fishery and Fattening to the Communities Livelihood in Pangani and Rufiji Estuaries in Tanzania J.M. Abdallah · E.L. Kamata · H.A. Lamtane The mud crab (Scylla serrata) is a big portunid crab that lives on soft muddy bottoms association with mangrove-lined estuaries in the Indo-West Pacific. They have fast growth rates, early maturity, wide distribution and high fecundity. Ma… RUF-32854 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Climate change Variability on Abundance of Crab in Pangani Estuary M.E. Kalinga · E.L. Kamata · H.A. Lamtane This research proposal focuses on the impact of climate change on abundance of mud crab (Scylla serrata) in the wild stock. Crab farming is practiced by collecting seeds from the wild and then shorten their growth period by fattening. Mud … RUF-32850 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Responses among Fish Dependent Communities in the Albertine and Victoria Drainage Basins in Uganda S. Alweny · K. Angura · C. Masembe · V.B. Muwanika This research assessed the climate change vulnerability and adaptation responses among fish dependent communities in the Albertine drainage basin in Uganda. Results revealed that fishing communities in the three landing sites visited were … RUF-32842 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial Dynamic of the Mabalane Mopane Ecosystem Degradation and its Association with Wildfires in southern Mozambique: What Implications for Biodiversity and people’s Livelihoods Romana Rombe Bandeira · Inocência Muzime · Amadeu Ossene · Cláudio dos Santos Quenhe +1 more The study focused on the Mopane woodlands, a forest ecosystem in Mozambiques from which the rural poor extract various forest and non forests products. The size of the ecosystem has been reduced over the years due to extensive agriculture … RUF-32737 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Translating Integrated Soil Fertility Management Empirical Knowledge into Action through Participatory Learning and Marketing Agricultural Produce in Zimbabwe R. Chikowo · D. Dhliwayo · P. Mapfumo · F. Mtambanengwe +2 more The study sought to identify suitable mechanisms for transferring the available knowledge on concepts and principles of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies to smallholder farmers and agricultural service providers in Z… RUF-32722 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Predicting tef Yield using AquaCrop Model Under Various Water Availability Regimes: A case study in Northern Ethiopia Alemie Araya · S. Habtu · Haileselassie Hailay Tef is one of the most important food crops grown in northern Ethiopia. This region is severely affected by drought. To continue producing the crop, it is necessary improve efficient use of water by tef within the context of climate variab… RUF-32671 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Rainwater use Efficiency in Teff for Enhancing Adaptation to Climate Variability and Climate Change in the Northern Ethiopia Alemie Araya · Gebresamuel Girmay · S. Habtu · Meles Kiros +1 more The main limitation in stabilising food security in Ethiopia is the dependency of the farming system on erratic rainfall. The production of teff, an Ethiopian staple food crop adapted to rainfed farming, has been affected by water stress w… RUF-32667 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ Willingness to Invest in Improved soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Semi Arid Districts of Uganda R. Bangizi · R. Mulwa · J.B. Tumuhairwe One of the adaptation strategies to climatic change effects is use of soil and water conservation technologies. Studies in Uganda have revealed a variable significant adoption level of soil conservation practices across the country. Howeve… RUF-32655 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Potential of Camel Milk as a Livelihood Option in the Face of Climatic and Environmental Changes in Drylands of Kenya D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi In drylands of Kenya, the adverse effects of climate variability and change has directly weakened the pastoral production system and made it less effective as a livelihood option. This has med most pastoral household food insecure. However… RUF-32642 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Rainfall Trends, Soil Organic Carbon and N15 Isotope Status in Selected Wetlands in Lesotho R. Mating · T. Nkheloane · A.O. Olaleye This research was carried out in Lesotho to characterize the SOC pool in three different agro-ecological zones of Lesotho. Specific objectives of this research are: (i) to determine the effect of land use on SOC pool; (ii) to establish the… RUF-32417 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Climate Change and Implication on Food and Agriculture in Africa L.A Ogallo · C. Oludhe Climate of any specific location determines the crops that can be grown, the farming system that can be adopted, the sequence and timing of farming operations as well as the livestock systems that are being practised. Most of agricultural … RUF-32410 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access MSc Programme in Agrometeorology and Natural Risk Management at Haramaya University, Ethiopia Shimeles Beneberu · Nigatu Lisanework Africa is the most vulnerable region to climate change/variability/ hazards. More than ever, improved understanding of early warning systems including weather and climate prediction and initiatives highlighting the effects of global warmin… RUF-32393 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of climate change and variability on agricultural production: Adaptation strategies in Teso sub-region of eastern Uganda W. Ekere · V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni +3 more Climate change is emerging as the most important environmental problem facing modern society. Africa in particular is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability due to heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture by the majority of its p… RUF-32296 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Forage Availability and Productivity in Uganda’s Cattle Corridor: A Case Study of Karamoja Sub-Region A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · J.G.M. Majaliwa This study seeks to explore the influence climate variability and change has on forage availability and productivity in Karamoja region of North Eastern Uganda. It will determine forage availability and factors influencing its productivity… RUF-32270 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Integration of Indigenous Knowledge and Perception of Effectiveness of Communication Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change by Smallholder Farmers of Kilifi District, Kenya G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · W. Ocholla This study aimed at identifying indigenous knowledge and perception of effectiveness of communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers in Kilifi District, Kenya. It also aimed at determining the extent to whi… RUF-32266 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Land Use/Cover Change on Soil Carbon Stocks, Livelihoods and Opportunities for Mitigation in Mt. Elgon Region S. Balaba Tumwebaze The study was conducted to assess community perception on landuse/cover change and its impact on the their livelihood. Knowledge on community copping strategies in improving and maintaining soil carbon levels was also investigated. Analysi… RUF-32262 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Biodiversity and Cultural Importance of Wild Edible Trees in Benin (West Africa) A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · B. Sinsin · G.F. Vodouhê The present research aimed at assessing the biodiversity of wild edible trees and cultural values that support their maintenance in the traditional agroforesty systems of Benin. A number of selected sites in each of the 3 climatic zones of… RUF-32247 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2014
