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This case study examines the process and impact of an economic assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation options in Uganda conducted between 2013 and 2015. The study, supported by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and owned by the Ministry of Water and Environment, aimed to provide monetary evidence of the 'cost of inaction' to influence high-level policy-makers and secure investment for climate adaptation.

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 report provides an economic assessment of climate change impacts in Uganda, analyzing five national sectors and five local case studies. It estimates that the cost of inaction between 2010 and 2050 ranges from US$273 billion to US$437 billion, primarily affecting the water and energy sectors. The study argues that while adaptation costs are high, they are significantly lower than the potential damages, and that economic growth is essential to provide the resources necessary for resilience.

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 agricultural production in three villages within the Karamoja region of Uganda: Oryeotyene North ward (Abim district), Nakayot (Napak district), and Lopedot (Amudat district). The report analyzes recent losses from droughts and floods, projects future production losses up to 2050, and evaluates adaptation strategies to improve resilience for crop and livestock farming.

This research paper examines the marginalisation of the environmental sector in Uganda, highlighting the disconnect between the economic reliance of the rural population on natural resources and the lack of budgetary support for their preservation. It details the rapid loss of forests and wetlands, the drivers of deforestation, and the resulting social conflicts arising from 'degazetting' protected lands for industrial and agricultural use.

This summary report details an expert meeting held in August 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on updating livestock identification and traceability systems (LITS) to combat cattle rustling and improve food safety. The meeting aimed to analyze the Branding Act (CAP 357) and develop new rules, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SoPs) to incorporate electronic systems (ELITS).

This research paper examines the successful 2006 citizen activism campaign in Uganda to save the Mabira Central Forest Reserve from being donated to the Mehta Group for sugar production. It details how a coalition of civil society, religious, and cultural groups used empirical research, legal challenges, and public mobilization to expose governance deficits and block the government's proposal. The paper highlights the evolution of environmental law in Uganda, the importance of public access to information, and the intersection of environmental conservation with national governance and accountability.

This research paper by Bashir Twesigye analyzes the 2006 citizen-led campaign to prevent the Ugandan government from granting 7,100 hectares of the Mabira Central Forest Reserve to the Mehta Group for sugarcane production. The author examines how environmental activism served as a vehicle for broader governance and accountability demands, leveraging Uganda's 1995 Constitution and the National Environment Act to successfully halt the land transfer.

This briefing note presents an economic assessment of climate change impacts on Uganda's agricultural sector, focusing on food crops, livestock, and export crops up to 2050. It highlights the significant risks posed by extreme weather events and the necessity of immediate adaptation actions.

This briefing note presents a case study on the economic impacts of climate change and variability on agricultural production in Uganda's Karamoja region, focusing on three specific village locations. It details recent production losses, projects future losses up to 2050, and recommends priority adaptation strategies to improve resilience.