Research Papers/Topics in Environment and Resource Management

The Challenges Experienced In Sewage Management In Bariadi Towii Council, Shinyanga Region ~Tanzania

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .11 APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS VII LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF ACRONy1~5 XII DEFINITONS OF KEY TERMS XIII ABSTRACT XIV CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1 1.2 PRoBLEM STATEMENT 2 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 3 1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 4 1.5 THE SCOPE OF THE STUDY 4 1.5.1 Subject scope ofthe study 4 1.5.2 Geographical scope ofthe study 5 1.6 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY 7 CHAPTER TWO 8 LITERATURE REVIEW 8 2...

The Assessment Of The Implications Of Climate Change On Agricultural Production And Food Security: Case Study Of Katrile Sub County, Kaabong District, Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION DEDICATION ii APPROVAL iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv LIST OF ACRONYMS xi CHAPTER ONE 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introductions 1 1.2 Background of the study 2 1.3 PROBLEM STATEMENT 3 1.4 GENERAL OBJECTIVE 3 1.5 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 4 1.6 Research questions 4 1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 4 CHAPTER TWO 6 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0 Literature Review 6 2.1 Climate Change in Perspective 6 2.2 Adaptation strategies towards the impacts of climate change 6 2.3 Agriculture and food secur...

Effects Of Land Use Practices On Protected Areas (Case Of Lake Nakuru National Park)

ACRONYMS Kenya Wildlife Service World Wildlife Fund Lake Nakuru National Parle Nairobi National Park Kenya Agricultural institute Green House Gases Lake Nakuru Conservation and Development Project Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Audit NAW ASSCO: Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company Limited NSREP: LDC'S: UN: IUCN: ITCZ: NGOS: GDP: USS: EMCA: MCN: NEMP: Km: Nakuru Sewage Rehabilitation and Expansion Project Least Developed Countries United Nations International Union for t...

The Impacts Of Deforestation On Rural Women Livelihood: A Case Study Of Kangema Dwision, Murang’a District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT A study on the impacts of deforestation on rural women livelihoods was carried out in Kangema division of Murang’a district in central Kenya. The reasons why on~farm sources of wood fuel were not enough, the impacts of deforestation on land productivity and measures that were employed to remedy deforestation were the main variables considered in the study. Data collection in the study included the use of photography, questionnaires, observation, interviewing and literature review....

Human Presence And Environment Degradation Of National Park. A Case Study Of Aberdare National Park In Kenya

LIST OF ACRONYMS EIA Environmental Impact Assessment FF1 Flora Fauna International 0 0 K Government of Kenya IUCN International Union Conservation ofNature KWS Kenya Wildlife Service NGO Non Governmental Organisation NEMA National Environmental Management Authority UNEP United Nation Environment Programme UNESCO United Nation Education, Scientific and Cultural organisation TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv LIST OF ACRONYMS v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi LIST OF...

Impact of Climate Change and Its Relations to Air Pollution on Human Health in Akure, Ondo State

Abstract This study assessed impacts of climate change and its relations to air pollution on human health in Akure, Ondo State with focus on the Federal University of Technology, Akure. Data were generated from majorly primary sources through Air Quality Meter and questionnaire administrations and the meteorological station. A total of 121 respondents were drawn from the six sample points considered as the high activity areas of the in the town through a random sampling techniques. The data ...

Capacity Building on Job Creation through Waste Management for 100 Youth in the 6 Geo-Political Zones of Nigeria (Converting Trash to Cash)

2.2 Context: The World Bank 2012 Urban Development Series publication stated that waste generation is approximately 62 million tons a year with each person generating an average of 0.65 kg/day. By 2025, the report projected that urban waste generation in sub Saharan Africa will be 161.27 million tons annually. Going by this report and Nigeria’s population, the country generates 43.2 million tons of waste annually and by 2025 with a population of 233.5 million (according to population pyrami...

The Impact Of Human Activities On The Wetland Eco-System A Case Study Of Nakigalala Zone Kajjansi, Wakiso District Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of human activities on the wetland eco system in Nakigalala Zone Kajjansi, wakiso district Uganda. The major concern was the factors, activities and effects of human activities on wetlands. The study was conducted among surrounding outgrowers, labour workers, brick laying companies, among others The literature review covered relevant literature from other previous writers, journals, documentary reviews of the impact of human activi...

Upland Rice Growing And Its Environmental Impacts In Kakiri Sub County, Wakiso District

ABSTRACT The study looked at the Factors affecting upland rice growing for improved livelihood among the people of Kakiri Sub County, Wakiso district. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; finding out the relationship between production of upland rice and the wellbeing of the natives, establish the extent to which the technology employed affects the amount of rice produced, establish the impact of rice growing on the environment and To identify the problem encountered in ...

Impact Of Soil Erosion On Agrjculturaj~ Productivity In Uganda: A Case Study Of Nyadri Sub~County, Arua District

This study establishes the effect of soil erosion on agricultural activities in Nyadri Sub-County, Arua District, North Western Uganda. The research objectives included establishing the evident forms of soil erosion in the sub-county, main causes of soil erosion in the sub-county and ways in which soil erosion affects agricultural production in the area. The Research was conducted in the four parishes of Nyadri Sub-county and it was carried out in a period of three months. The literature revi...

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Medical Waste Management Strategies; A Case Study Of Mwanza District, Tanzania

Medical wastes are highly infectious and hazardous wastes that may carry pathogens of dreadful diseases hence its management is vital not only because human health is important but also quality of the environment has to be kept into consideration. Mismanagement of Medical waste implies combinations of improper handling of wastes during generation, collection, storage, transport and treatment or disposal. However proper strategies for effective management are still the problem in urban areas a...

The Effect Of Industrialization On The Environment” A Case Study Of Leather Industry Of Kenya Limited (Lik), Thika Municipality, Thika District

ABSTRACT A study on the effects of industrialization on the environment was carried out in the leather industry of Kenya limited, Makongeni industrial area, Thika municipality, Thika district. The main objectives considered include industrial activities carried out, the impacts of LIK on the environment and to the industry, current measures being undertaken to minimize the effects and the way forward through suggested recommendations to reduce the industrial effects on the environment and on ...

The Assessment Of Agroforestry In The Conservation Of Forest Resource In Central Districts Of Uganda A Case Study Of Busujju County - Mityana District.

ABSTRACT The study assessed the role of Agroforestry in the Conservation of Forest Resource in Central District of Uganda: A Case Study of Busujju County - Mityana District. The objectives of the study included; to analyze the different agro-forestry practices, to examine the causes and impact of forest degradation and to assess the effect of agro-forestry practices in the conservation of forest resource in central districts of Uganda: a case study of Busujju County — Mityana District ...

Impacts Of Traditional Farming Methods On Soil: A Case Study Of Kasameni Division Kwale County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Traditional farming embraces the use of local tools like hoes, jembes, sticks and indigenous farming technology for a wide range of farm operations from land preparation to planting, harvesting, storage and selling the surplus harvests while the impacts of traditional farming include soil degradation, soil erosion and others. This study was therefore to assess the degree of traditional farming and its impacts on soil degradation in Kasemeni division in Kwale County, Kenya. The study ...

The Effect Of Squatter Settlements On The Environment: A Case Study Of Nkere Zone Makindye Division Kampala Uganda

A study was conducted in Nkere zone Makindye Division a Kampala suburb, the main issues considered included the manner squatter settlements develop, who establishes them and why it happens so. Then their impact on both the human and bio-physical environments. The study also considered measures and controls to reduce the development of slums around cities. A general study survey research design was used in carrying out this study and instruments in data collection included questionnaires admin...


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