Tag: Climate Change
The Quest for Afforestation Programmes in Response to Climate Changes in East Africa: A Scoping Review

The Quest for Afforestation Programmes in Response to Climate Changes in East Africa: A Scoping Review

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Lucy KithuMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KenyaEmail: lucykithu@gmail.com Abstract: Climate change has disrupted the global economy albeit concerted efforts by world environmental concerns to manage the negative effects. Climate change management campaigns on both experimental and intervention scales are being realized in the developed nations as well as Africa and Kenya. African countries…

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An Assessment of the Extent of Inclusion of Climate Change in Secondary School Curricular in Africa: A Content Analysis

An Assessment of the Extent of Inclusion of Climate Change in Secondary School Curricular in Africa: A Content Analysis

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*Sylvanus Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi – Kyambogo University, Uganda,Dr. Alice Dhliwayo – The Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania ,Dr. Flora Kiwonde – Kyambogo University, UgandaProf. Lazarus Ndiku Makewa – Rwenzori International University, Uganda, Kalulu Ronald – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, Rwanda*Corresponding Author: stwinomugisharwobusiis@gmail.com Abstract: Despite the great role played by education in creating knowledge,…

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Exploring Tanzanian Secondary School Biology Curriculum on Climate Change for Biological Literacy

Exploring Tanzanian Secondary School Biology Curriculum on Climate Change for Biological Literacy

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Dr. Juma, Zawadi RichardSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: zappia2014@gmail.com Abstract: School curriculum plays a crucial role in equipping citizens with knowledge and skills needed to make day to day decisions. In Tanzania, secondary school biology curriculum considered biology literacy as one of the important components on students’ learning. In this regard, this study explored the…

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Effects of Climate Change on Women’s Health in Mahama Sector, Rwanda

Effects of Climate Change on Women’s Health in Mahama Sector, Rwanda

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Patrick Gatsinzi – Adventist University of Central Africa, RwandaLivingstone Byandaga – International Center for Tropical Agriculture, RwandaCorresponding Author: gatsinzipatrick@yahoo.com Received September 11, 2020; Revised September 29, 2020; Accepted September 30, 2020 Abstract: Climate change effects resulting from extreme weather events are diverse and do tremendously affect the physical environment and human health across the globe.…

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Innovative Approaches to the Co-production of Climate Services in Rwanda

Innovative Approaches to the Co-production of Climate Services in Rwanda

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Livingstone Byandaga – International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), RwandaPatrick Gatsinzi – Adventist University of Central Africa, KigaliCorresponding Author: livingstonebyandaga@gmail.com Received May 17, 2020; Revised August 23, 2020; Accepted August 24, 2020 Abstract: Climate change and variability is associated with increase in uncertainties, more frequent droughts and intense flooding, windstorms and disease outbreaks. These climatic…

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Contribution of Run-off Water Harvesting to Food Production in Kyannamukaaka Sub County, Uganda

Contribution of Run-off Water Harvesting to Food Production in Kyannamukaaka Sub County, Uganda

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Henry Stanley Mbowa – Kampala University, Uganda, William Mudahemuka – University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, Rwanda, Prof. Kaaya Siraje – Kabale University, Uganda & Dr. Asiimwe Specioza – Kampala International University Email: mbowa200@gmail.com Received June 19, 2020; Revised July 5, 2020; Accepted July 9, 2020 Abstract: Surface run-offs continue to flow away from…

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Implications of Climate Change in Northern Areas of Lake Victoria Basin

Implications of Climate Change in Northern Areas of Lake Victoria Basin

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Isiko Mohamed University of Eastern Africa,Baraton, Kenya isikomohammed@gmail.com Received January 31, 2019; Revised August 4, 2019; Accepted August 18, 2019 Abstract: This study assessed the implications of climate change in northern areas of Lake Victoria Basin around Jinja. It was conducted following unsteady temperature and rainfall patterns with unexplained effects and thus no appropriate responses.…

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Non- Farm Activity Participation and Implications on Farmers’ Climate Change Adaptation in Kathonzweni Sub-County, Kenya

Non- Farm Activity Participation and Implications on Farmers’ Climate Change Adaptation in Kathonzweni Sub-County, Kenya

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Everlyn Vaati Mutunga* PhD Student, Moi University, Kenya, Prof. Peter Isaboke Omboto, PhD 2Associate Professor of Environmental Economics, Moi University, Kenya *Corresponding author: kalwendyvaati@gmail.com Received March 5, 2018; Revised April 6, 2018; Accepted April 12, 2018 Abstract: Agriculture is the mainstay of many economies in the developing world. The sector, however, is facing a myriad…

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