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Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change in Uganda
This case study assesses the economic impacts of climate change on the water and energy sectors within the Mpanga River catchment in Uganda. It focuses on the potential for conflict between hydroelectric power generation and other water needs (domestic, agricultural, and industrial) as climate change and socioeconomic development increase pressure on water resources. The study utilizes climate modelling and economic valuation to estimate future losses and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of various adaptation strategies.
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Economic Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change in Uganda
This briefing note presents a case study on the economic impacts of climate change within the water and energy sectors of the Mpanga river catchment in Uganda. It highlights a significant risk of conflict between these sectors over water use and estimates that the energy sector will bear the brunt of economic losses, while suggesting that several adaptation strategies are highly cost-effective.
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Document type: Briefing