Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Uganda

This research paper reviews the current and planned climate change adaptation actions in Uganda. It analyzes the country's vulnerability, particularly in semi-arid regions and the 'cattle corridor,' and evaluates the national policy framework, including the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) and National Development Plans. The report identifies a concentration of adaptation projects in the agriculture and water sectors, while noting significant gaps in the health, forestry, and fisheries sectors. It also examines the flow of international climate finance and the role of civil society networks in fostering resilience.

• Uganda's semi-arid northern and northeastern regions, as well as the "cattle corridor," are identified as particularly vulnerable to climate change due to lower socioeconomic development and recurrent droughts.
• Climate trends in Uganda show a statistically significant decrease in annual rainfall since 1960 and an increase in mean annual temperatures of 1.3°C between 1960 and 2003.
• The Government of Uganda has established a formal policy framework for climate action, including the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) approved in April 2015 and the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) published in 2007.
• Adaptation efforts are heavily concentrated in the agriculture and water sectors; of 24 identified discrete projects, 46% focus on agriculture and 29% on freshwater supply.
• Significant gaps exist in adaptation programming for the fisheries, forestry, energy, and health sectors, despite these being identified as priority areas by the government.
• Uganda's national development vision, Uganda Vision 2040, aims to transform the country into a middle-income country by 2040, but recognizes climate change as a risk to this goal.
• The Government of Uganda estimates that US$2.4 billion is required for adaptation actions over the next 15 years, with 70% of this funding expected to come from international sources.
• Between 2003 and April 2015, Uganda received US$54.1 million in climate finance from designated bilateral and multilateral funds, with 86% (US$46.6 million) allocated to adaptation.
• Mainstreaming of climate change into subnational planning is limited, although some districts like Buteleja, Masindi, and Nakasongola developed District Environment Policies in 2009.

APA

Echeverría, D., Terton, A., & Crawford, A. (2016). Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Uganda. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/idl-55952-uganda.pdf

Chicago

Echeverría, Daniella, Anika Terton, and Alec Crawford. Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Uganda. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2016. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/idl-55952-uganda.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{echeverra2016review, author = {Echeverría, Daniella and Terton, Anika and Crawford, Alec}, title = {{Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action in Uganda}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2016}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/idl-55952-uganda.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }