The Climate and Conflict Situation Report for Uganda Regions

Climate Resilience and Peacebuilding in Karamoja and Turkana

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a lived reality, especially in fragile regions like Karamoja in Uganda and Turkana in Kenya. Ranked among the most climate-vulnerable countries globally, Uganda faces severe risks due to high poverty levels, dependence on weather-sensitive livelihoods, and limited readiness for adaptation (ND-GAIN 2021).

In the Karamoja-Turkana cross-border region, the consequences of climate change—such as erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and diminishing natural resources—are compounding existing vulnerabilities and driving conflict. These climatic pressures disrupt traditional pastoral and agro-pastoral systems, intensifying competition over scarce resources like pasture and water, and straining already fragile governance structures.

This CCLAP Situation Report (SitRep) provides a snapshot of key insights from the Climate Change and Conflict Learning Brief, drawing on findings from the CCLAP Baseline Study, Vulnerability Risk Assessment, and Natural Resource Conflict Mapping Exercise conducted in 2024. It explores the complex links between climate change, conflict, and governance in the Karamoja and Turkana regions.

The CCLAP Uganda project, funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), is implemented in partnership with NARWOA, KAPDA, and SAPCONE. The program is building a gender-equitable and conflict-sensitive knowledge base to support inclusive decision-making around climate adaptation and natural resource management. CCLAP contributes directly to Mercy Corps’ peace and good governance goals by equipping communities—women, men, youth, and elders alike—with the tools to engage in sustainable solutions.

Targeted at policymakers, donors, partners, and Mercy Corps staff, this SitRep underscores the urgent need for integrated, gender-responsive strategies that address both environmental sustainability and social cohesion. It also highlights the pivotal role women and girls play in advancing peace and resilience, despite systemic barriers.

Dive into the SitRep to explore the evidence, insights, and recommendations shaping CCLAP’s climate resilience and peacebuilding efforts across the Karamoja and Turkana corridor.