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Fall armyworm eating leaves.
Most smallholder farmers surveyed in Uganda believe they can reduce damage caused by the fall armyworm with several management and control options available to help them mitigate the impacts of the potentially devastating crop pest.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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This study assesses the usefulness of less conventional data such as flood impact data for verifying flood forecasts compared with river-gauge observations in Uganda and Kenya. The flood impact data contains semi-quantitative and qualitative information.
Actively engaging women in decision-making processes on climate action is important. Building this groundwork started ten years ago, at COP18, where nations agreed to improve women’s participation in international climate policymaking.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Shepherd leading a flock of goats in a sandy and dusty environment in Africa.
University of Liverpool researchers are developing a new forecasting tool that uses climate data to help better predict and prepare for infectious diseases outbreaks in the Horn of Africa.
University of Liverpool
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This publication details displacement due to climate change in Kampala Uganda. During Kampala's population boom, climate change has contributed to frequent flooding, heatwaves, and soil erosion in surrounding agricultural areas.
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This paper explores how climate change-induced migration is creating physical health, mental health and wellbeing issues — both for migrants and the families they leave behind, through case study analysis from 12 regions in Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
Wide angle view of Kidepo river in Uganda
This profile of Uganda showcases its efforts in domestic and international adaptation.
World Resources Institute
Four African women sitting next to each other on a bench in a room of people.
NORCAP is rolling out an initiative to increase the number of female climate services experts in Africa and better meet the needs of communities hurt by climate change.
Norwegian Refugee Council

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