Version 1
: Received: 29 December 2023 / Approved: 4 January 2024 / Online: 4 January 2024 (15:16:09 CET)
How to cite:
Tweheyo, R.; Bamwesigye, D.; Kiconco, M. Climate Change Mitigation in Southwestern Uganda Using Indigenous Knowledge. Preprints2024, 2024010422. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0422.v1
Tweheyo, R.; Bamwesigye, D.; Kiconco, M. Climate Change Mitigation in Southwestern Uganda Using Indigenous Knowledge. Preprints 2024, 2024010422. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0422.v1
Tweheyo, R.; Bamwesigye, D.; Kiconco, M. Climate Change Mitigation in Southwestern Uganda Using Indigenous Knowledge. Preprints2024, 2024010422. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0422.v1
APA Style
Tweheyo, R., Bamwesigye, D., & Kiconco, M. (2024). Climate Change Mitigation in Southwestern Uganda Using Indigenous Knowledge. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0422.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Tweheyo, R., Dastan Bamwesigye and Miriam Kiconco. 2024 "Climate Change Mitigation in Southwestern Uganda Using Indigenous Knowledge" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0422.v1
Abstract
The study explores the value of indigenous knowledge in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change in rural communities of Uganda. It provides an overview of how rural farmers use traditional and indigenous knowledge to predict weather changes to inform their adaptation and mitigation plans. The study intended to investigate how climate change effects were managed by the rural communities of Bakiga using indigenous knowledge and practices. Specifically, it sought to establish how local farmers’ innovations and practices were used to mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance food security. A case study research design with triangulation of data sources was employed. The study was conducted in Rukiga District, southwestern Uganda, where rural farmers were interviewed to explore their practices for reducing the effects of climate change to enhance food security. Thematic data analysis was used to get participants’ experiences and views regarding indigenous knowledge and effects of climate change mitigation. The findings indicate that rural farmers have indigenous practices of mitigating the effects climate change and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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