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Key findings and recommendations
Chapter 5
Key findings and recommendations
Key findings
1. Mabira and Budongo forest reserves have shown recovery over the last 30 years. This is due to
increased enforcement by the responsible institutions.
2. The melting of ice on the Rwenzori Mountains due to global warming has caused increased water flow
in the Semliki eroding its banks and silting the Lake Albert.
3. The loss of woody biomass in Nakaseke and Nakasongola is alarming and undermines Uganda’s
development path.
4. The consumption of forest and woody biomass resources in both natural and planted forest is
unsustainable.
5. Although there is increase in agricultural areas in the Karamoja region the problem of food insecurity
will persist because of lack of water.
6. Siltation from the river Kagera is a threat to Lake Victoria and needs immediate action.
7. Building in water ways of Nsooba - Lubigi and Nakivubo channels in Kampala City is the main cause
of flooding in the low lying areas. The situation is bound to become worse as the weather patterns are
changing due to climate change and variability.
8. Expansion of Kampala City and reduction in green belts has increased the hard surface (built-up area)
leading to increased runoff and silting Lake Victoria through Nakivubo channel.
9. Degradation of wetlands especially in the mountainous areas of Kabale and Kisoro will have far
reaching impacts on the food security of these areas. These wetlands have a positive influence on the
local weather even during droughts and should be restored if prosperity is to be achieved.
10. The flooding of the Teso region in 2007 occurred in areas mapped as seasonal wetlands which have
been degraded due to overgrazing. Settlements should not be allowed in these zones.
11. Encroachment of the Mount Elgon National park especially by the Benet is part of the problem causing
increased run-off, resulting in water logging and flooding in the low-lying areas of Ngenge and Lake
Bisina.
12. Although bush burning is illegal, most parts of the country are in flames during the months of January
and February. The areas most affected are Kooki hills in Rakai, the Ngenge plains in the east, the areas
surrounding Budongo forest and Pader District in the North.
13. Civil strife and unrest resulting in IDPs increases the vulnerability of Uganda as a country and
diminishes the chances of achieving MDGs targets.
14. In 2002, the percentage of households that used electricity was 80%, tadooba 76% and lantern 11%.
Households using electricity in urban areas was 41% and only 4% in rural areas.
Kampala had 61% of households using electricity, central 15%, north only 1%.
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