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Assessing social-ecological risks associated with artisanal small-scale gold mining in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in the Karamoja sub-region present numerous social-ecological hazards to artisanal miners. However, with limited scholarly literature, the risks associated with the ...
Impacts of sand mining on species diversity of vascular plants in Lwera wetland, central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Wetlands provide enormous socio-economic and environmental benefits but they are threatened by various degradation activities of which sand mining is one of the most rampant and devastating in Uganda. This study was conducted ...
Impact of Human Activities and Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Diversity and Distribution of Large Mammal Species in Nimule National Park, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2020-03)
Globally, large mammals are increasingly faced with anthropogenic disturbances threatening the sustainability of the ecosystem services derived from them. Changes in land use cover are also a major function of anthropogenic ...
The Role of Collective Action Groups of Small-Scale Tree Growers in Mubende And Kassanda Districts, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)
There is a global increase in commercial small-scale tree farming. However, the sector continues to experience several challenges including high transaction costs, lack of adequate market information, difficulties in ...
Gender, Vulnerability and Climate Change Adaptation Choices in Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
The narrative linking climate change vulnerability and adaptation behaviour to gender has gained traction within climate change literature in recent years. The narrative is based on the proven vulnerability –poverty nexus ...
Water Accessibility and Health of Refugee Communities in Rhino Refugee Settlement in Arua District- Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-10)
Water supplies must be both safe and acceptable to users, although quantity may take precedent over quality in terms of delivering a wide range of health benefits, including those that are mostly linked to hygiene. This ...
Assessment of Meteorological and Streamflow Drought Characteristics in Agago Sub-Catchment, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)
A sound understanding of the characteristics and interactions between meteorological and streamflow drought patterns is vital for drought early warning. This study assessed meteorological and streamflow drought characteristics ...
Site suitability mapping of earth dams in Uganda’s cattle corridor: A case study of Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2020-12-18)
In Uganda, water scarcity is a major challenge faced by livestock farmers. Over the last 10 years, climate change has further worsened the situation and jeopardized livestock owners’ livelihoods (Barihaihi, 2010). Uganda’s ...
Tree Growing and Diversity on Farm Landscapes in Buwalasi Sub-County, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10-26)
In Uganda, there are many interventions aimed at promoting tree planting in farmed landscapes. However, the level of success of these interventions is not consonant with efforts. This may be a consequence of the promoters’ ...
Political Ecology of Shea Butter Tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) Conservation, Use and Management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Shea nut trees play an important role in enhancing the livelihoods of the people in northern Uganda. Because of the conservation challenges and complexity in access and use of the shea butter tree it is prudent to use ...