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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.

This policy brief describes the Adapta Sertão programme, an initiative designed to strengthen the adaptive capacity of small family farmers in Brazil's semi-arid region through community-based adaptation (CBA) and integrated partnerships.

This policy brief examines climate vulnerability and adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers in the Bacia do Jacuípe region of the Brazilian Sertão. It highlights the impact of rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall on milk productivity and evaluates the effectiveness of pilot projects implemented by the Adapta Sertão coalition to improve adaptive capacity through improved animal diets and irrigation.

This research paper examines the factors influencing the climate change adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in the semi-arid Nguru Local Government Area of Nigeria, utilizing a stepwise multiple linear regression model based on data from 250 households.