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This issue brief presents the key findings of a study UNDRR conducted on disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) policies and practices in Africa.
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This paper is based on the experience of peace and climate change programming in the Bangsamoro, in the Philippines, Karamoja in Uganda, and Kashmir examining the junction of climate change and conflict.
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This report presents the learnings from a series of participatory workshops conducted to explore how gender and cultural norms, relationships and power structures shape how different people experience climate change
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This study provides a comprehensive climate risk analysis for Uganda’s agricultural sector. It aims to offer an in-depth decision-basis for national and local decision-makers on current and future climate risks for agricultural value chains
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This study uses the ASPIRE tool to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of social protection systems in Uganda, identifying gaps and opportunities to improve anticipatory measures and climate resilience.
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This seismic risk profile of Uganda, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
The USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience (B4R) Activity implemented by RTI International supports the National Forestry Authority to conserve Central Forest Reserve water towers, including in Karamoja.
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As the impacts of climate change are increasingly felt across Africa, countries in the region are nevertheless leading on climate action and making the most of the climate solutions the continent has to offer.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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