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This research paper evaluates the integration of gender and climate change considerations into Uganda's water and watershed management. While Uganda has successfully implemented gender-responsive budgeting and representation quotas in water user committees, gender mainstreaming in climate change policies remains minimal. The report highlights that women are the primary users of water but are often excluded from formal decision-making and have limited access to climate information. It concludes that while policy frameworks are strong, implementation is hindered by customary laws and a lack of practical understanding at the local level.

This report describes a 2013 pilot initiative by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and partners to promote an integrated approach to climate adaptation within Uganda's coffee value chain, utilizing 'Climate Dialogue Theatres' to analyze risks and responses.

This briefing note by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Makerere University (MAK) examines the impacts of climate change on the coffee value chain in Uganda. Based on a 2013 pilot initiative using 'climate dialogue theatres,' the document argues for an integrated approach to climate adaptation that moves beyond the production level to include processing and marketing. It identifies systemic vulnerabilities, including a lack of trust between actors and a critical gap in agricultural financing, and recommends strengthening partnerships, developing flexible financial products, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure.