Factors Affecting Mechanization of Agriculture Practices in Kabale District. by Ainomugisha, Godwin

“…The study was guided by three objectives which were: to evaluate the impact of mechanization of agriculture in the Kabale district, to assess the factors that influence mechanization agriculture practices, and to assess the environmental implications of agricultural mechanization in the Kabale district. …”
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Influence of Government Policy on Climatic Changes: A Case Study of Kigezi Region South Western Uganda. by Maniraguha, Alex

“…The government came up with policies to ensure that all stakeholders addressed climate change impacts and their causes through appropriate measures promoting sustainable development and a green economy for example, the Disaster Preparedness and Management Policy (DPM) 2010 the policy calls for proactive efforts to reduce the causes and the negative impacts of climate change, environmental policy(l995) that were the umbrella framework that recognized the importance of the conservation and restoration of ecosystems, biodiversity and ecological processes, Energy policy, 2002 the goal of the energy policy (2002) met the energy needs of the Ugandan population for social and economic development in an environmentally sustainable manner. …”
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A rights-based approach to desertification control in pursuit of sustainability in Africa by Kabaseke , Charlotte

“…It questions whether this approach to addressing desertification is capable of advancing the pursuit of environmental sustainability in Africa. The chapter concludes that the rights-based approach is a vital complement to the environmental-related solutions to desertification control, especially as the effect of desertification on the environment and human rights is undeniable. …”
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Assessing The Causes of Poor Performance in Geography At Advanced Level in Secondary Schools in Ntungamo District: A Case Study of Rubaare Sub-County. by Nyesiga, Joram

“…The study objectives were:- To asses the school-related factors that cause poor performance in geography at the advanced level in secondary schools. To establish the environmental-related factors that cause poor performance in geography at the advanced level in secondary schools. …”
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Assessing the Role of Local Government Towards the Development of Tourism in Rwanda: A Case Study of Musanze District. by Tuyishime, Jean Claude

“…Other challenges like poaching. deforestation, grazing, and bush burning lead to the destruction of tourism destinations and the environment at large thus impacting the eco-systems within the environment and causing environmental erosion. The study examined the contribution of Local development of tourism destinations in Rwanda in Musanze District.…”
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Design and Construction of a Simple Cell Using Salt-Water. by Mfitumukiza, Gerald

“…However, it has resulted in many environmental problems, including the ozone layer problem. …”
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Assessing The Effect of Wolfram Mining to The People Around Iyamuriro Mines in Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Orikiriza, Ronald

“…Wolfram mining community still pays scant attention to environmental standards. The study aimed to assess the effect of wolfram mining on the people around the Lyamuriro mines in the Muko sub-county in the Rubanda district…”
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Assessing The Impact of Iron Smelting and Smithing on Social Economic Development of Indigenous People in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Turinawe, Ronald

“…Many challenges remain, however, including environmental pollution and resource waste in practice, as well as a dearth of systematic theoretical research. …”
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Kabowohe Division, Sheema Muinicipal Council, Sheema District by Hilda, Karungi

“…Solid waste management is one of the major environmental problems facing municipalities today. Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipality, like other urban centers in Uganda and in most other developing countries, this important service is based on the city's centralized collection, transportation, and disposal strategy. …”
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The Performance of Domestic Wastewater Sludge –Sawdust Clay Bricks. by Tukwatsiibwe, Ivan

“…The sludge presents an increasingly difficult problem to cities of all sizes because of the scarcity of suitable disposal sites, increasing labour costs, and environmental concerns. The study investigated the use of domestic wastewater sludge incorporated with clay and sawdust. …”
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Impact of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate on Surface Water Quality: A Case Study on Kabuturumba Stream. by Rubarema, Paul

“…Different parameters such as COD and BOD levels were found to be extremely high than the environmental standards but later on the hypofiltration or the cleansing capacity of the wetland around the stream helped on reducing them down the stream and almost reached the environmental standards, nutrient levels such as phosphates and Nitrates were also above the recommended values, bacteriological status was extremely higher and later on reduced downstream. …”
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Critical Analysis of the Production of Western Knowledge and Its Implications for Indigenous Knowledge and Decolonization by Francis Akena, Adyanga

“…This contest has implications on ways of knowing, organizing society, and responding to environmental challenges. The Western education system is a hybrid of different knowledge, adopted through European global expansion, to enrich our learning in formal educational settings. …”
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Salicornia as a salt-tolerant crop: potential for addressing climate change challenges and sustainable agriculture development by Shambhu, Katel, Yadav, Shubh Pravat Singh, Turuyasingura, Benson, Mehta, Aman

“…Halophyte plant Salicornia has potential uses in farming and environmental management. Salicornia is one of the most important families of halophytes and known for its exceptional salt tolerance. …”
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The Potential Impacts of The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) On Human Rights in Uganda. by Mugabi. K. Ivan.

“…This paper shall seek to borrow ideas from land rights, environmental rights and other right based narratives in demonstrating how and why the EACOP project is not only the most exciting socioeconomic but also a project giving room for opposing phenomenological discourses most of which are hinged upon ideas of human rights. …”
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Effect of Social Environment on The Effectiveness of HIV/AIDS Prevention: A Case Study of Rwamucucu Sub-County Rukiga District. by Nahiwera, Edverse

“…The objectives of the study were; to assess the social and environmental determinants of HIV infection, to examine the challenges to effective HIV/AIDS prevention, and to identify the existing strategies that are being used in preventing HIV/AIDS. …”
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Investigation of Suit Ability of Red Onion Juice as PH Indicator in Acid-Base Experiments. by Tumuheirwe, Promise

“…Today synthetic dyes are the choice of acid-base titrimetric analysis, but due to environmental pollution as well as the global crunch, there became a growing need to utilize indigenous natural resources as acid-base indicators in the laboratory due to their environmental friendliness, easy availability, and cheap compared to synthetic standard indicators. …”
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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal

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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county, Kanungu District, Uganda by Benson, Turyasingura, Ayiga, Natal

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Diversity at Landscape Level to Increase Resilience. A Review by Turyasingura, Benson, Mwanjalolo, Majaliwa, Ayiga, Natal

“…Tree species increases the number of ecological niches and associated species such as understory plants and animals hence, increased landscape ecosystem diversity. Rapid environmental and economic changes are posing serious dangers to ecosystems and economic systems around the world. …”
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