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This report, commissioned by the UNDP and implemented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), assesses climate risks to crop production—specifically maize, beans, and coffee—in Uganda's Rakai and Kapchorwa districts. It identifies that while Uganda has seen economic growth, its heavy reliance on rain-fed agriculture makes it highly vulnerable to increasing droughts, floods, and rising temperatures. The study combines local consultations, crop modelling, and literature reviews to recommend a holistic risk management approach involving conservation agriculture, improved irrigation, stress-resistant crop varieties, and strengthened national governance and coordination.

This case study uses the CARIWIG weather generator and the FAO AquaCrop model to assess the impact of future climate change on field-grown sweet potato production in Jamaica. The study compares a historical period (1981-2010) with a future period (2041-2070) under the A1B medium emissions scenario, focusing on three varieties: Ganja, Uplifta, and Yellow Belly.