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Climate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 23: Climate Change and Health Outcomes in UgandaSurges in malaria and other diseases; damage to clinics and other physical infrastructure; decreased access to immunisation and mental health services; illnesses due to increased heat and humidity; declining maternal and child health outcomes. These are just some of the health related impacts of climate change. In the first in a series of episodes focusing on health, Dr Didacus B. Namanya explains how the government of Uganda monitors these public health impacts, and is working on adaptation strategies for the future.
Dr Didacus B. Namanya (MSc., PhD. Public Health) is a geographer and is Focal Point (Climate...2025-05-0231 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 20: Talking Food Prices with Market TradersMatoke! Irish potatoes! Mangoes! What more could you want?
The on-the-ground impacts of price fluctuations on these foods are felt day to day and season to season by traders in the markets around Kampala. William Ssekiranda speaks to three traders at Kalerwe Market about where they source their produce and how price variations affect them. 2025-03-2321 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 19: Two Perspectives on Rising Coffee Prices and Climate Change.The price of coffee and many staple foods in Uganda have been rising steeply: good news for sellers (farmers), not so good news for consumers. And these price rises have been attributed to extreme weather due to climate change. In the first of two episodes, Josephine explores this link, and what it means for growing and selling coffee in Uganda and beyond. In our next episode we'll be looking at the price of food staples and attempting to understand the links between local conditions and global markets. It's complicated but utterly fascinating. So don't miss it.
This...2025-03-0542 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 17: Innovations to Prolong the Shelf-Life of Fruit and VegetablesControlling the ripening of fruits and vegetables could be a major step forward in securing incomes for farmer and traders, as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change on the entire production chain. In this episode two traders from Kasubi Market in Kampala talk to WIlliam Ssekiranda about the challenges posed by the perish-ability of the produce they sell.
Then we hear from two Ugandan innovators who are developing ways of extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. Annet Diana Nanono and Gift Arnold Mugisha are developing their solutions with support from the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund. 2025-02-0618 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 16: Food Waste and Climate ChangeOnly the USA and China produce more greenhouse gases than food wastage. According to FAO estimates, the food that is lost and wasted could feed 1.26 billion hungry people every year. Brett Rierson has spent many years in the agricultural sector in Africa, and he's got some great perspectives on the causes of food wastage, how exactly it makes climate change worse, and what can be done to stop it. And you know, it turns out there are some very simple solutions that can make a very big impact.
This is the first of two linked episodes...2025-01-2323 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 14: Cycling could be key to unlocking Kampala's future in a climate-changed worldGoing to work, school or shopping, cycling can be the easiest way to get around a congested city. As long as you can do it without fear of dying. Activist, community educator and avid cyclist Owiny Hakim explains what it's like to cycle in Kampala and why an integrated, comprehensive approach to making cycling easier and safer could pay huge dividends in the future. As the city grapples with the consquences of climate change, it turns out two wheels might be better than four.
And Climate Talk's William Ssekiranda shares his experience of a narrow escape after...2024-12-1925 minClimate Talk Uganda With Josephine KarungiEpisode 10: Listeners' reflections on climate changeTeddy Aine is a student based in Kampala, Joel Cherop is a farmer and entrepreneur from the Sebei ranges of Mt Elgon, and Taban Malis George is a student at Victoria University with a background in aviation management. Toegther with William Ssekiranda of the production team they offer their reflections on our first few episodes, and how their thinking around climate change is evolving.
We'll be making a habit of this kind of thing - hearing from listeners about the podcast. If you'd like to take part, drop us a line. climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the address. 2024-11-0123 min