Fisheries and aquaculture are vulnerable to climate change, variability, and additional nonclimate related drivers of change, in particular, rapid. The projected impacts of humaninduced climate change are likely to add to the toll, potentially undermining further advancements in critical development areas such as food security, water. Because of the lack of economic, development, and institutional capacity, african countries are likely among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change ipcc, 2001. The regions indigenous peoples are considered to be at heightened risk given their relatively poor health outcomes, marginal social status, and resourcebased livelihoods. National climate change policy ministry of water and. The rainy season is from march till may and october till november. Uganda is already experiencing impacts of climate change manifesting through increased frequency and intensity of disasters including droughts, floods. Climate change is the catchall term for the shift in worldwide weather phenomena associated with an increase in global average temperatures. Climate change and variability in fish value chains in. According to projections, uganda will continue to experience rising temperatures, which will increase by more than 2 c by 2030 tetra tech ard, 20.
This paper includes a summary of some of the leading research done by major organizations around the world. Smallholder farmers can overcome the negative effects of the climate change by using new varieties of seeds. This national climate change policy nccp is uganda s integrated response to climate change. Climate change and biodiversity in uganda 7 areas are predominantly terrestrial, with minor lakeshore and wetland areas falling within landbased protected areas. Background the uganda national climate change communication strategy uncccs 20172021 is a result of a longterm partnership between the. The average temperature in semiarid areas in uganda is rising, especially in the southwest. The average annual temperature is about 26 degrees celsius 78 fahrenheit. It has been prepared and designed within the context of the countrys vision and national development priorities. Sep 20, 2016 statistical analyses done on climate change in uganda show that the mean annual temperatures have increased by 1. Climate change terminology is poorly understood and does not have standard translations in luganda, rutooro and ateso. Insights for long term adaptation and building community. Climate change and smart seeds in africa environment. Ugandas nationally determined contributions ndc support.
Briefing note series enabling climate risk management along agricultural value chains. Uganda will suffer severe effects of climate change especially between in 2070 2100, according to a research published in the african crop science journal. The country has launched its national climate change policy 2015, submitted nationally determined contributions to the united nations framework convention on climate change in 2018, has a green growth. As such, aquatic or wetland biodiversity is underrepresented in the national protected areas system. Climate change in uganda insights for long term adaptation and building community resilience e n v i r o n m e n t a l a l e r t an issues paper, july 2010. Second draft of the uganda climate change bill out for. Uganda s initial communication to unfccc2002 report gives the ghg inventory and indicates that apart from emissions from biofuels, other emissions are minimal. Impacts of climate change in uganda peace child international. The potential impacts of climate change on human health in subsaharan africa are wideranging, complex, and largely adverse.
Vulnerability of indigenous health to climate change. The united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change. Agricultural sector iii executive summary the agricultural sector is a fundamental part of the ugandan economy, employing about 66 percent of the working population in 200910 and contributing about 22 percent to total gdp in the year 2012 ubos, 20. The temperature rise has significant impacts on health as well as agriculture. The african continent, while contributing least to greenhouse gas ghg emissions, is most vulnerable and will be hit hardest by the. Through its heavy dependence on agriculture, the countrys livelihoods and food security are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, given the high proportion of the. The uganda national climate change communication strategy uncccs 20172021 is a result of a longterm partnership between the ministry of water and environment mwe. Identifying national standard climate change indicators. This profile aims to give insight in the climate change effects and impacts in uganda, with particular attention for food security and water. Uganda is experiencing significant impacts of climate change, which include changing weather patterns, drop in water levels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events like floods, as well as drought, whose social economic impacts make communities very vulnerable. It stresses the importance of investing in better soil health and conservation of. Nov 10, 2008 human induced climate change is likely to increase average temperatures in uganda by up to 1.
The climate change indicators will likewise be critical in tracking the integration of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in development programs. Statistical analyses done on climate change in uganda show that the mean annual temperatures have increased by 1. Beef production practices and responses to climate change in the rangelands of lake victoria basin in uganda. Rationale for and scope of for the national climate change policy climate change in uganda. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Adapting to climate change through land and water management. Climate change and mortality 1 executive summary climate change will have significant and wideranging effects around the world.
Petition update second draft of the uganda climate change. Climate change is predicted to have a significant impact on uganda. Kampala the government of uganda with technical support from undp has launched the nationally determined contributions ndc support programme, to scale up public and private investment in climate change mitigation measures the launch follows the signing of the programmes partnership plan and is part of ugandas efforts to address climate change. It focuses on the household level, where most adaptation and coping strategies are implemented. One important impact is on the mortality of the population, which is the focus of this paper. Integrating climate change action in everyday city and infrastructure operations and governance is an important planning and implementation tool for advancing adaptation in cities.
An assessment of the impact of climate change on the. As this paper illustrates, climate change in africa is not only a conservation problem but is a socioeconomic issue that must be dealt with at a global scale. The key strategies and actions for addressing the impacts of climate change and variability include promoting and encouraging use of drought resilient crop varieties and animal breeds, irrigation, conservation agriculture. To facilitate the mobilisation of financial resources to address climate. Headline hazards vulnerabilities, impacts and adaptation projects of ugandas napa table 5. While ugandas climate offers a great potential for food production, the prolonged and frequent droughts in many parts of the country, particularly the northeast, have led to almost perpetual. An overview of the actor landscape on climate change in uganda 34 4. Key findings fish contribute significantly to ugandas national economy and food security. The republic of uganda national strategy and action. In uganda, as for the rest of the world, there are likely to be changes in the frequency or severity of extreme climate events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods and storms. Climate change adaptation in uganda october 2011 severe weather events, such as droughts and floods, have historically imposed heavy costs in uganda. Although the research base is wide and growing every day, this fact sheet centers on a select group of themes in literature around gender and climate change in africa, including agriculture, forests, water. Some are already documented in the uganda national climate change policy, together with its accompanying strategy.
Climate change and variability in fish value chains in uganda. Enabling climate risk management along agricultural value. Uganda is sunny most of the year with temperatures rarely rising above 29 degrees 84 degrees fahrenheit. Practices of smallholder farmers in uganda purpose of research. Adaptation, mitigation and governance challenges tional climate change negotiations can be remedied by concerted action on the part of african leaders in the copenhagen round of negotiations.
Identifying national standard climate change indicators for. Within the climate change department ccd, the section adaptation concerns with the special issues of addressing the impacts of climate change. The frequency of hot days has increased while the frequency of cold days has decreased. Climate change, land degradation and desertification are expected to affect african countries. Economic assessment of the impacts of climate change in uganda. As climate change takes place and the effects continue to spread and become more intense, a focus on adaptation is an important consideration. She currently leads the policy action for climate change adaptation project, an initiative of the cgiar program on climate change, agriculture and food security ccafs, which seeks to inform national and local level institutions for the adoption of climateresilient and gender responsive agrifood policies in uganda and tanzania. Uganda therefore made a decision to join the community of nations in the global cooperation to address the problem in a time frame safe for life and development sustainability. Beef production practices and responses to climate change. Nbi climate change strategy 1 nbi climate change strategy 1.
Compared to other countries, uganda ranks high in its number of commitments regarding climate change mitigation and environmental protection. Some studies have been done on climate change in uganda. International relations in line with the need of the country to address these impacts and the international commitments of uganda the government addresses the problem and. Climate change profile uganda 9 july 2015 3 due to ugandas poverty and low income diversity the country and its people is very vulnerable to climate change. To support the integration of climate change issues into planning, decision making and investments in all sectors and transsectoral themes through appropriate institutional arrangements. Ugandas initial communication to unfccc2002 report gives the ghg inventory and indicates that apart from emissions from biofuels, other emissions are minimal. Summary of key insights a nd recommendations emerging from the bbcwst trust research on climate change awareness.
Institutional challenges to climate change adaptation. Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation into the. Solutions for a changing climate african development bank. Over 80% of ugandas population is rural and depends on rainfed agriculture, which is vulnerable to impacts of adverse effects of climate change. Climate change and smart seeds in africa environment al. Human induced climate change is likely to increase average temperatures in uganda by up to 1.
Climate change adaptation, monitoring and evaluation, tamd a bottomup approach identifying national standard climate change indicators for uganda tracy c kajumba, irene karani and susannah fisher. Agriculture is considered as the largest main economic activities in africa and it. This national climate change policy nccp is ugandas integrated response to climate change. Economic assessment of the impacts of climate change in. Various countries which were parties to the agreement agreed to work towards keeping global temperatures below 2 degrees celsius, above preindustrial levels. Nov 14, 2018 in 2015 up to 197countries including uganda signed the paris agreement, an international climate accord to strengthen global response to the threat of climate change. Climate change department national climate change policy. One region of the world where the effects of climate change are being felt particularly hard is africa. Economic assessment of the impacts of climate change in uganda assessment at the national level.
Uganda is already experiencing impacts of climate change manifesting through increased frequency and intensity of disasters including droughts, floods and landslides in recent years. Regarding estimates from fuel oil, only 35% of the. Association for strengthening agricultural research in eastern and central africa, entebbe, uganda. Uganda is experiencing significant impacts of climate change, which include changing weather patterns, drop in water levels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events like floods, as well as drought, whose social.
Uganda national climate change policy executive summary introduction and international background for national climate change policy climate change is a global challenge that requires a concerted effort by all nations. Insights from the rice value chain in uganda 5 climate risk assessment is a key step in any climate change adaptation process. Integrating climate change adaptation and mitigation into. She currently leads the policy action for climate change adaptation project, an initiative of the cgiar program on climate change, agriculture and food security ccafs, which seeks to inform national and local level institutions for the adoption of climate resilient and gender responsive agrifood policies in uganda and tanzania. The language of climate change is not accessible to most ugandans, and this prevents people from having a voice on the issue. Its real and temperatures have been going up around.
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