Exploring variation in adaptation levels to climate extremes among farmers of the Kyoga Agro ecological zone in Uganda using a cross sectional design

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dc.contributor.authorOketcho Chombo
dc.contributor.authorMukwaya Paul Isolo
dc.contributor.authorOriangi George
dc.contributor.authorKisira Yeeko
dc.date.accessioned2026-11-02T10:24:48Z
dc.date.available2026-11-02T10:24:48Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionThe authors thank all the local units, administrative leaders and respondents who participated in this study from Tororo and Pallisa. The first author also appreciates Gulu University, the employment and granting him study leave during his PhD studies at the Department of Geography, Geo informatics and Climatic Sciences, School of Forestry Environmental and Geographical Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda
dc.description.abstractBackground Adaptation to climate change among smallholder farmers is a paramount step in achieving sustainable livelihoods in line with SDG 1, 2 and 13 since these communities face significant challenges due climate extremes which impacts on impacts on their only means of livelihood. Determining the levels in adaptation is crucial in understanding the socio-economics of the impact of climate change in the rural communities. The study investigated adaptation levels and determinants among smallholder farmers in the Kyoga Agro-ecology of Uganda. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional survey involving 384 face-to-face household interviews using structured questionnaires was conducted. Farmers, selected based on climate change awareness, were targeted to respond to their reported adaptation levels. Descriptive statistics analyzed adaptation levels among smallholder farmers of various socioeconomic characteristics across different subzones. A Multinomial Logistic (MNL) model examined the determinants of variation in adaptation levels. Results Majority of the respondents, 85.9% in the BCMS and 93.8% in the TS subzone observed that indeed climate change is occurring. Female farmers in the TS subzone were significantly less likely to adopt 3–4 (p<0.01) or 5–7 (p<0.01) adaptation strategies compared to the base category (1–2 strategies), while the relationship in the BCMS subzone was negative but not significant. Male farmers consistently demonstrated greater capacity to adopt higher levels of adaptation strategies. Annual income was positively and significantly related to adoption of 3—4 (P<z=0.70) and 5—7 (P<z=0.013). Also Education was positively and significantly associated with adopting 5–7 adaptation strategies in both the TS and BCMS subzones compared to the base category (1–2 strategies). Primary education showed significance at P<z=0.05 in TS (P<z=0.018) and BCMS (P<z=0.03), while secondary education was also significant in TS (P<z=0.052) and BCMS (P<z=0.014). Essential support, particularly for female farmers, is crucial to bridge the gender gap. Conclusion The findings are pivotal for informing the formulation of inclusive adaptation strategies among farmers in various subzones. We recommend that the ongoing reforms in the National Adaptation Plans of Uganda and international development frameworks in line with climate adaptation consider socio-economic disparities among famers.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/1114
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectAdaptation levels
dc.subjectClimate Change
dc.subjectInclusive smallholder planning
dc.subjectKyoga Agro-ecological zone
dc.subjectUganda
dc.titleExploring variation in adaptation levels to climate extremes among farmers of the Kyoga Agro ecological zone in Uganda using a cross sectional design
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