Working Document Series Open Access Can banana-coffee intercropping improve nutrition security? Evidence from Uganda National Panel survey data M. Barungi · F. Nakazi Ugandan farmers, like in other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to over reliance on rain fed agriculture (less than 1 percent practice irrigation). In the event of cl… RUF-39754 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Structural diversity consistently mediates species richness effects on aboveground carbon along altitudinal gradients in northern Ethiopian grazing exclosures H. Abrha · N. M. Adem · A. Berhe · Birhane Emiru +8 more Grazing exclosures have been promoted as an effective and low-cost land management strategy to recover vegetation and associated functions in degraded landscapes in the tropics. While grazing exclosures can be important reservoirs of biodi… RUF-39283 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access Development and the Environment: Overview of the Development Planning Process in Agricultural Sector, in Uganda F. Satognon · A. Waaswa The social component of the environment associated mostly with human activities has significantly imposed a threat to the only life-support systems of the earth. Uganda made adjustments in its planning process to prioritize environment con… RUF-39216 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Mar 2021
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37913 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37912 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of climate smart agriculture technology adoption in the drought prone districts of Malawi using a multivariate probit analysis Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni Climate variability is one of the limiting factors to increasing per capita food production for most smallholder farmers in Africa. The adoption and diffusion of climate smart agriculture technologies, as a way to tackle this barrier, has … RUF-37658 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Perceptions des populations du bassin de l’Okpara à Kaboua des changements climatiques et stratégies d’adaptation E. Agbossou · D. Akogou · A.B.P. Chabi · E.R. Dossou-Yovo +2 more Les changements climatiques sévissent à l’échelle planétaire et viennent s’ajouter aux nombreux défis auxquels doit déjà faire face l’agriculture. Dans la communauté scientifique, ces changements sont surtout perçus en termes de réchauffem… RUF-37588 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Influence of climate variability and length of rainy season on crop yields in semiarid Botswana Jimmy Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · D.B. Moalafhib · B.P. Paridaa Climate variability and change is expected to affect agricultural productivity among other sectors. Studying the influence of this variability on crop production is one measure of generating climate change resilience strategies. In this st… RUF-37269 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants and impact of climate smart agriculture technology adoption on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Malawi A. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study identifies factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adaptation technologies and its impact. An ordered probit model, a full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods were used. Age of h… RUF-37162 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Improving resilience of rural women to climate change in Western Sudan A.I. Elshiekh · A.A.H. Mohammed · A. Muna Home gardening is wide spread amongst rural women in western Sudan under rainfed conditions. However, due to climatic variability that affects both soil fertility and rainfall patterns, garden yields are often drastically reduced, affectin… RUF-37161 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing local community perceptions on climate change and variability and its effects on crop production in Western Oromia, Ethiopia Daba Mekonnen Understanding of local people’s perception on environmental conditions is crucial to designing and implementing appropriate adaptation strategies to climate change and variability. This study looked at communities’ perception of climate ch… RUF-37157 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Integration of indigenous knowledge with ICTs in managing effects of climate change and variability in Kajiado County, Kenya G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · N. Manei Climate change threatens the stability of agricultural productivity and production. In many areas of the world where agricultural productivity is already low and the means of coping with adverse effects are limited, climate change is expec… RUF-36831 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of rainfall and temperature variability and their impact on teff [Eragrostis tef (zucc.)] production at Kersa District of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia Gemechu Raga Osena Climate variability is affecting the whole world and its threat is greater in Ethiopia because of its less adaptive capacity and deepened poverty.This study was there fore designed to investigate the impact of rainfall and temperature vari… RUF-36609 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Mar 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Camel forage range in Uganda’s dryland D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa · J.B. Salamula Camels thrive best in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa and have the potential to reduce the vulnerability of pastoral communities to impacts of climate change and variability. The study was conducted in Karamoja sub-region and involved a… RUF-36469 2016 CC BY 4.0 27 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of camel production in resilience building to climate variability in Karamoja, Uganda J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa Climate change has continued to be a global challenge with the effects manifested to a greater extent in the arid and semi-arid areas like Karamoja. In these areas, livestock is the key livelihood option which is greatly affected by the va… RUF-36467 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Climate Research for Development in Africa collaborative research platform: Co-designing, co-resourcing and co-producing user-driven climate information and services A. Egeru · R. Ochieng Climate Research for Development in Africa (CR4D) represents a paradigm shift in dealing with climate change and development in Africa. It provides a mechanism for integrating Africa wide climate research initiatives, bringing both the sci… RUF-36465 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of camel production to household well being amongst pastoralists in Karamoja sub-region J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · R. Asiimwe · G.M. Diiro +2 more The contribution of camel production to household wellbeing and its potential in building household resilience to climate variations in the Karamoja region was examined. A crosssectional survey was conducted covering a sample of 50 camel r… RUF-36455 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access African Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation at Haramaya University (ClimateSABC) Bedadi. Bobe · Kibret. Kibebew · Wogi. Lemma · Eshetu. Mitiku +5 more Climate change is a global issue posing challenges to sustainable agriculture, biodiversity and development. The impacts of climate change are pronounced in Eastern and Southern African countries more than any other regions of the continen… RUF-36130 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing Current and Future Rainfall Variability and its Effect on Wheat and Barley Production in Sinana District, South Eastern Ethiopia Fitsum Bekele This study was undertaken in Sinana district to analyze current and future rainfall variability and its effect on wheat and barley production in Sinana district. Data on rainfall and crop yield were obtained from National Meteorological Ag… RUF-35977 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Effects of catchment characteristics and climatic conditions on reservoir water capacity in a drought prone area Singa. Darwin Dodoma · M. Lowole · H. Mahoo · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza +1 more Crop production in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is limited by over-reliance on erratic and inadequate rainfall, which often results in yield reduction or total crop failure. The effects of frequent droughts and dry spells need to be … RUF-35960 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Journal articles Open Access Climate change and agriculture nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa: the agonizing reality for smallholder farmers Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru · George Kanyama Phiiri Climate change is one of the potent challenges facing smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa in the recent past owing to the pattern and magnitude with which it presents the extreme events such as floods and drought. This review finds a… RUF-35907 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Seasonal climate prediction for rain-fed crop production planning in the upper Awash basin, Central highland of Ethiopia Abdisa Alemu Tolossa This study was designed to use of local level seasonal climate prediction for rain feed crop production planning by providing valuable support for decision-making strategies in the Upper Awash Basin (UAB). A rainfall data recorded over 24 … RUF-35891 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of past and future intra-seasonal rainfall variability and its implications for crop production in the north eastern Amhara region, Ethiopia Tegegn Muluneh Getaneh Rainfall is the most important but variable climatic element in semiarid regions. The present study analyzed intra-seasonal rainfall variability, its trends and implications of rainfall change and variability risk on crop production at fou… RUF-35885 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gender dimensions of smallholder farmers’ perceptions, knowledge and adaptations to climate change in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda T. Kisauzi Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their … RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Suitability assessment and projected impact of climate change on rice yield in two Agro-ecological zones in southkivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Iragi Daniel Muhindo Rice is one of the five most important staple foods in South-Kivu, with high and increasing demand. The gap between the demand and supply has led to increasing importation of rice in the region. Changes in climate are likely to further inc… RUF-35848 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
