Abstract This study examines the impact of fuelwood dependence on rural households' participation in Uganda's labour market, an issue largely underexplored in both Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa, where…

This paper examines the incidence, depth and severity of food poverty and profiles the food poor in a developing country context. It also examines the drivers of food poverty in Uganda. Based on data…

This study evaluates the impact of climate-smart gardens (CSGs) and black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) on urban households. Both interventions significantly reduced food insecurity and...

Abstract Extreme weather events (EWEs) are among the most tangible manifestations of climate change, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations in Africa. This scoping review synthesizes…

This chapter explores the economic effects of long-term droughts on agriculture and urban water supply sectors in Chile, with a particular focus on the ongoing megadrought that started in 2010. Using…

Abstract Climate change is a global phenomenon that is affecting social and economic growth and widening inequality. There is a need to adapt to climate change, especially in African countries that…

The unpredictable shifts in climatic patterns and limited adaptive capacity are adversely affecting agriculture and, in turn, the livelihoods of the Ugandan population (UBOS, 2024). To this end, the…

In most Indian states, electricity for irrigation is unmetered but rationed through limited daily supply hours. This study estimates the impact of the 24-hour agricultural electricity policy…

Abstract Effective agricultural strategies are key to improving smallholder farmers’ livelihoods, with crop diversification emerging as a viable solution for income growth and market supply. We…

This research aims to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in addressing the energy consumption and CO2 emissions challenges faced by countries in Sub-Saharan Africa…