The assessment of the implications of climate change on agricultural production and food security: case study of Kathile Sub County, Kaabong District, Uganda
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2017-08
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Kampala International University,School Engineering and Applied Sciences
Abstract
Climate change has been attributed to have numerous impacts on both agricultural production
and its output (FAQ, 2010). Impacts such as long periods of drought, unnecessary floods, loss of
crops , reduced availability of staple foods , erosion of land resources, reduced food
consumption, and access to clean and enough water, have been experienced in different societies
leading to socio-economic melt down of the community that solely depends on agriculture to
sustain their livelihoods (UNEP 2014).
The pastoralists in Kathile Sub County Kaabong District have been known to wander around in
search of pasture and water to nourish their cattle. Most of the residents attributed this to
changing climate which has resulted in reduced precipitation in this region for sometimes now.
Qn this note, this study assesses the implications for climate change and also proposes the
adaptation strategies to be engaged in Kathile Sub County, Kaabong District North Eastern
Uganda against the impacts of climate change.
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A research report in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Bachelor of Science in Environment Management of Kampala International University, Kasanga, Kampala Uganda.
Keywords
Climate, Agriculture, Food, Production