Climate change is increasingly becoming a major topical issue globally and its impact on food security has a long standing interest world over amongst researchers in a quest to establish a sustainable food supply systems to the ever increasing populations. The study was carried out on food security and the changing climate among Batwa communities in Kannungu district. The specific objectives of the study were; to identify the indicators of changing climate in Kanungu, assess the current food security status amongst Batwa communities, analyze future food security and strategies for enhancing food security in a changing climate, and suggest policy recommendations to be undertaken on how to enhance food security in a changing climate. The study was conducted using secondary data collected by IHACC (Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change) project operating in Batwa communities as the primary source of information with Focus Group interviews at Mukongolo Batwa settlement to supplement on the existing literature through getting firsthand information on study objectives. At the end of the study, it was established that Batwa communities severely suffer from food insecurity with constrained access to land as a major resource a problem further catalyzed by poor knowledge and adaptive capacity towards the current changes in climate. The study concluded that capacity building about issues of climate change is detrimental in necessitating food security among Batwa communities. The study also concludes that Batwa communities should benefit more from proceeds of managing of Bwindi impenetrable National park since it was their ancestral land which may enhance them to be entitled to the benefits from the income generated from the park to improve their livelihood sustainability.Therefore the study recommended that capacity building on climate change, stream lining the tenure system among Batwa communities and infrastructural developments as policy recommendations to enhance food security amidst the changing environment.

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1.0 Background
2.0 Statement of the Problem
3.0 Objectives of the study
4.0 Scope of the Study
5.0 Justification of the Study
6.0 Methodology
- 6.1 Study Area
7.0 Findings and results of the study
- 7.1 Demographic characteristics of the study population
  - 7.1.1 Gender of Respondents
  - 7.1.2 Age Brackets
  - 7.1.3 Level of Education Attained
  - 7.1.4 Status of Employment
  - 7.1.5 Employment Type among Batwa Communities
- 7.2 Indicators of climate change in Kanungu District
- 7.3 Current food security status among Batwa communities
  - 7.3.1 Availability of food at household level
  - 7.3.2 Sustenance of food in a period
  - 7.3.3 Food variety and nutrition
  - 7.3.4 Daily dietary intake at household level
  - 7.3.5 Consistency in the size of food eaten by adults in the household
  - 7.3.6 Proportion of food eaten by adult members of the household
  - 7.3.7 Adult food consumption status at household level
  - 7.3.8 Daily adult hunger incidences at household level
  - 7.3.9 Quality of food fed to children in a household
  - 7.3.10 Food variety and nutrition among children in a household
  - 7.3.11 Meal consumption status among children
  - 7.3.12 Consistency of food portions given to children in a household
  - 7.3.13 Variability in meal consumption among children in a household
  - 7.3.14 Hunger incidences among children in the household
  - 7.3.15 Daily hunger incidences among children at household level
- 7.4 Future food security and strategies for enhancing food security in a changing climate
7.5 Policy recommendations towards enhancing food security amidst changing climate in Batwa communities in Kannungu
8.0 Discussions, Recommendations and Conclusion
- 8.1 Indicators of Changing Climate
- 8.2 Assessing the current food security status amongst Batwa communities
- 8.3 Analyzing future food security and strategies for enhancing food security in a changing climate
- 8.4 Policy recommendations to be undertaken on how to enhance food security in a changing climate
9. Recommendations of the study
10. Conclusion

Objectives and Key Themes

This study aims to investigate the impact of climate change on food security among Batwa communities in Kanungu District, Uganda. It seeks to identify indicators of climate change, assess the current food security status, analyze future food security prospects, and suggest policy recommendations to improve food security in a changing climate.

Climate change impacts on food security in Kanungu District.
Current food security status of the Batwa community.
Strategies for enhancing food security for the Batwa community.
Policy recommendations to address food insecurity among the Batwa.
The vulnerability of indigenous populations to climate change.

Chapter Summaries

1.0 Background: This chapter introduces the concept of food security, emphasizing its multifaceted nature encompassing physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. It highlights the global challenge of food insecurity exacerbated by climate change, water scarcity, and environmental degradation, particularly impacting subsistence-based populations like the Batwa. The chapter establishes the context of the study by discussing the significant role of agriculture in Uganda's economy and the disproportionate vulnerability of marginalized communities, such as the Batwa, to food insecurity.

6.0 Methodology: This chapter details the research methodology employed in the study. It outlines the use of secondary data from the IHACC (Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change) project, a primary source of information about the Batwa communities. The methodology also incorporates supplementary data gathered through focus group interviews in Mukongolo Batwa settlement to provide firsthand insights into the study objectives. This mixed-methods approach is crucial in providing a comprehensive understanding of the research problem.

7.0 Findings and results of the study: This chapter presents the findings of the research. It analyzes demographic characteristics of the Batwa population and indicators of climate change impacting the region. The core of this chapter focuses on detailing the current food security status among the Batwa, encompassing various aspects such as food availability, sustenance, variety, nutritional intake, and hunger incidences for both adults and children. The chapter provides a comprehensive picture of the food security situation within the Batwa community.

Keywords

Food security, climate change, Batwa, Kanungu District, Uganda, indigenous populations, vulnerability, subsistence livelihoods, food access, policy recommendations, adaptive capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions: Impact of Climate Change on Food Security among Batwa Communities in Kanungu District, Uganda

What is the main topic of this study?

This study investigates the impact of climate change on food security among Batwa communities in Kanungu District, Uganda. It examines indicators of climate change, assesses the current food security status, analyzes future food security prospects, and proposes policy recommendations to enhance food security within a changing climate.

What are the key objectives of the study?

The study aims to:

Identify indicators of climate change affecting the region.
Assess the current food security status of the Batwa community.
Analyze future food security prospects for the Batwa community.
Develop policy recommendations to address food insecurity among the Batwa.
Understand the vulnerability of indigenous populations to climate change.

What methodology was used in the study?

The study employed a mixed-methods approach. It utilized secondary data from the IHACC (Indigenous Health Adaptation to Climate Change) project and supplemented this with primary data gathered through focus group interviews in Mukongolo Batwa settlement.

What are the key findings regarding the demographic characteristics of the Batwa population?

The study analyzed demographic characteristics including gender, age brackets, education levels, employment status, and employment types within the Batwa communities. Specific details are provided within Chapter 7.1 of the full report.

What indicators of climate change were identified in Kanungu District?

The study identified specific indicators of climate change impacting Kanungu District. Details are presented in Chapter 7.2 and further discussed in Chapter 8.1 of the full report.

What aspects of food security were assessed among the Batwa communities?

The assessment of food security encompassed various aspects, including:

Food availability at the household level
Food sustenance over time
Food variety and nutrition
Daily dietary intake
Consistency and size of food portions for adults and children
Hunger incidences among adults and children

These findings are detailed in Chapter 7.3 of the full report.

What are the key findings regarding future food security and strategies for improvement?

The study analyzed future food security prospects and explored strategies for enhancing food security within a changing climate. These findings are presented in Chapter 7.4 and discussed further in Chapter 8.3 of the full report.

What policy recommendations are made in the study?

The study offers policy recommendations to enhance food security among Batwa communities in a changing climate. These recommendations are detailed in Chapter 7.5 and Chapter 8.4 of the full report.

What are the key themes explored in the study?

Key themes include the impact of climate change on food security, the current food security status of the Batwa community, strategies for enhancing food security, policy recommendations to address food insecurity, and the vulnerability of indigenous populations to climate change.

Where can I find the full report?

The full report contains detailed information on all aspects of the study, including background, methodology, findings, and recommendations. Contact information regarding obtaining the full report would need to be provided separately.

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