CSOs push for coding of climate change
Civil society organizations in Uganda are advocating for the coding of climate change mitigation budgets to improve financial transparency and traceability. This follows a severe dry spell that impacted food security and coffee production across the country.
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Improved budget tracking is essential for ensuring that climate-related funds are effectively utilized to combat the impacts of extreme weather events.
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CSOs push for coding of climate change mitigation budgets to ease traceability
Officials from the meteorological department in the Ministry of Water and Environment blamed the situation on a buildup of El Nino, which is characterised by heavy rainfall and floods as well as droughts and heat, expected this year.
ACODE team engages farming communities in Kiboga District on solar energy and climate change. (Credit: Prossy Nandudu)
Between June and September this year, Uganda experienced a prolonged dry spell across the country, resulting in human and livestock deaths due to especially lack of food and the drying up of water sources.
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