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This executive summary presents an economic assessment of climate change impacts in Uganda, detailing the costs of inaction versus adaptation across water, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure sectors. It emphasizes that the cost of inaction is significantly higher than the cost of adaptation and provides specific sectoral priorities and regional case studies to guide the Government of Uganda's policy and investment decisions.

This case study assesses the economic impacts of climate change on malaria prevalence in the Tororo and Kabale districts of Uganda. It finds that while climate change (specifically rising temperatures) is expected to increase malaria incidence, population growth is the primary driver of future case increases. The report estimates that the economic burden of malaria in these districts could more than double by 2050, primarily due to mortality costs. It recommends a multi-sectoral approach to adaptation, including improved disease surveillance, early warning systems, and the continued use of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

This briefing note assesses the economic impacts of climate change on malaria prevalence in the Tororo and Kabale districts of Uganda, projecting significant cost increases by 2050 due to rising temperatures and population growth.