Environment and Resource Management Research Papers/Topics

Effects of Agricultural Intensification On Wetland Conservation in Nsambya Sub-County, Kyankwanzi District, Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivACRONYMSABSTRACT viTABLE OF CONTENTS viiLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURESCHAPTER ONE i1.0 Introduction and background of the study 11 .2 Problem statement 31.3 Objectives of the study 31.3.1 General objective 31.3.2 Specific objectives 31.5 Scope of the study 41.5.1 Geographical scope 41.5.2 Content scope 41.5.3 Time scope 41.6 Significance 41.7 Definition of key terms1.8 Conceptual framework 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.0 Intr...

Impact of Solid Waste Disposal On Sanitation Standards and Water Sources in Mbale Municipality, Eastern Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPROVALDEDICATIONDECLARATION .IiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ivLIST OF TABLESLIST OF FIGURESLIST OF ACRONYMS xiABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE3.0 INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background to the Study 1I .2 Problem statement 31.3 Objectives of study 31 .4 Research questions 41.5 Purpose of the Study 41.6 Scope of Study 41.7 Limitations and Delimitations of the Study 51.8 Definition of Key Concepts 5CHAPTER TWO2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 62.1 Types of solid wastes produced 62. 1.] Mitnicipal solid waste 62.1.2 Hazardo...

The Effects of Poverty On the Environment A Case Study of Kibera Slums In Kibera Sub-Location, Nairobi District-Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPROVAL UDEDICATION fl~ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABSTRACT VACRONYMS V~TABLE OF CONTENTS viiCHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction 11.1 Background of the study 11.2 Statement of the problem 31.3 Study objectives 31.4 Research questions 31.5 Scope of the study 41.6 Significance of the study 4CHAPTER TWO2.0 Literature review 52.1 Introduction 52.2 The causes of poverty 62.3 Effects of poverty on the environment 82.4 Measures that have been put in place to alleviate poverty. 13CHAPTER TH...

THE CHALLENGES OF WETLAND MANAGEMENT IN MAKINDYE DIVISION KAMPALA UGANDA

ABSTRACT The study examined the challenges in the management of Kasanga and Kyetinda Wetlands in Makindye division Kampala district. The study aimed to establish human activities in Kasanga and Kyetinda wetlands in Makindye division Kampala district and identify the management issues. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, interview guide and direct observations, 48 respondents including NEMA officials, community leaders and residents were interviewed. Results majorly show three activities i...

The Influence of Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Hola, Fafi and Malindi Districts, Kenya.

The Influence of Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Hola, Fafi and Malindi Districts, Kenya. Table of ContentsDECLARATIONAPPROVAL iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABSTRACT vTable of Contents ixLIST OF ACRONYMS xiiLIST OF TABLES AND DIAGRAMS xivCHAPTER ONE 1Introduction and Background I1.1 Key Characteristics of tourism in Kenya - A checklist 61.2 Problem Statement 61.3 Project Objectives 71.4 Research Questions 71.5 Scope of the study Area 71.6 Research Justification 8CHAP...

Impacts of Urbanization On the Water Resources: A Case Study of Makindye Division Kampala District.

TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPROVALDECLARATION .iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLES viiiLIST OF FIGURES ixLIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS xABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11 .0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the study’ 11 .2 Problem statement 21 .3 Study objectives 21.3,1 General objectives 21 .3.2 Specific objectives 21 .4 Research questions 31.5 Justification of the Study 3VCHAPTER TWO ~4LITERATURE REVIEW 42.0 Introduction 42.1 Urbanization 42.2 Characteristi...

The Role of Agro-Forestry in Poverty Reduction in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kyanamir& Sub-County

TABLE OF CONTENTS.Content PageDeclarationApprovalDedication ivAcknowledgment vTable of contents viList of Tables and Figures ixList of Acronyms Abbreviations xAbstractCHAPTER ONE:1 .0 Introduction i1.1 Background to the study i1.2 Statement of the problem 21.3 Objectives of the study 31.4 Research questions 31.5 Scope ofthe study 41.6 Justification of the study 41.7 Significance of the study 41.8 Limitations of the study sCHAPTER TWO: LITEkATURE REVIEW2.1 Agro-forestry goods and services bein...

The Contribution of Rural Communities to Conservation of Mangrove Forests A Case Study of Pangani District, Tanzania

Abstract A study paper on contribution of rural communities to conservation of mangrove forests is conducted in Pangani District, North Eastern Coast of Tanzania and covered two divisions namely as Pangani and Mwera. The objectives of the study is to identify the activities of rural communities m conservation of mangrove forests in Pangani district, to determine the impact of the rural community actions to conservation of mangrove forests and to identify challenges to rural communities in con...

Environmental Consequences of Sand Mining on the Shores of Lake Victoria: A case of Study of Kiyirira Village Katabi Sub Country, Wakiso District

ABSTRACT Sand mining is one of the major economic activities in and around the wetlands of Wakiso District and is an important Source of income among smallholder communities in many parts of the country. The gray-white sand type (Placitas) and yellow-brown sand type (Nyanjja) are commonly harvested. However, the gray-white sand dominates the harvest, and Wakiso’s gray-white sand is demanded by the construction industry because it has a fine particle component other types don’t have. How...

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 ...


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