Loss of wetland resources in Uganda: The case of lake Wamala in Mityana District

What is it about?

The study employed community-based participatory approach to capture stakeholder perceptions and knowledge on wetland resources in six villages namely; Mityana Town, Naama, Nkonya, Buzibazi, Mpongo and Lusalira. The study sought to find out the causes of wetlands degradation, impacts and mitigation strategies, needed to avert loss of such resources.

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Why is it important?

Information generated to bridge the knowledge gap identified will guide and serve as a benchmark for devising strategies to cope with climate change hazards along coastal areas of closed inland water bodies such as Lake Wamala. This in essence will guide local, regional, national and international policy-makers in clearly developing feasible and target-oriented strategies that would promote sustainable wetland resource management and climate change adaptation.

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