climate impacts of oil extraction increase significantly in Uganda

The Oil and gas industry as a solution to Uganda’s GHG problem In my previous article, I stated that there is an apparent “environmental fashion” being driven by some activists, which does not consider the uniqueness of

In her argument, she notes how the primary cause of climate change in Uganda, emphasizing that it is not oil but rather other factors. Highlighting that global oil production

Fossil fuel activities in Hoima have significantly contributed to climate change, affecting agriculture, water resources, and public health. The increasing oil extraction and

Abstract Climate change, exacerbated by the extensive use of fossil fuels, has profound implications for both oil production and global food security. This article explores the

The EU parliament’s official paper notes that the International Energy Agency cautions in a 2025 report that limiting global warming to 1.5°C to prevent climate change’s most destructive impacts, would require

This paper evaluates the nature and magnitude of “external” climate transition risk to Uganda’s planned oil industry and the impact that it could have on oil development as a

Secondly, the Albertine area of western Uganda has got great opportunities for execution of oil and gas projects amidst high value biodiversity and ecosystems. Unfortunately

Countries worldwide are grappling with climate change, and Uganda is no exception. But while it’s crucial to protect the environment, it’s equally important for developing nations like Uganda to

The real task is optimizing these cleaner energy options to reduce environmental impacts associated with oil extraction. As of 2025, Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels

Global View of Emissions from Crude Mobility," presents a comprehensive assessment of the climate impact associated with the logistical movement of crude oil from

Project Background The Lake Albert Resources Development Project is composed of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and two upstream oil fields in the Lake Albert basin in

Subsequent studies have expanded on this work, examining various aspects of the oil and gas supply chain. For instance, Jing et al. (2025) in Nature Climate Change analyzed the carbon

In conclusion, climate change mitigation strategies in the oil and gas sector encompass a range of technological, operational, and investment initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Explore historical and projected climate data, climate data by sector, impacts, key vulnerabilities and what adaptation measures are being taken. Explore the overview for a general context of how climate change is affecting Uganda.

Introduction Renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and rich commercial output of coffee and bananas, Uganda is significantly at risk from the impacts of climate change.

Fossil fuel phase-out is surfacing conflicts between the Global North and Global South, and sparking debate within oil-rich developing countries. In Uganda, the planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is raising

UNOC is currently developing a Climate Action Alliance (CAA) and Plan as a response to the high rate of deforestation in Uganda, and the need to ensure reduced carbon emissions from Uganda’s Oil & Gas sector. The

Executive Summary Uganda is already experiencing impacts of climate change manifesting through increased frequency and intensity of disasters including droughts, floods and

Photo by Mo on Unsplash Economic Benefits of Ugandan Oil The economic impact of oil production in Uganda cannot be overstated. First, oil extraction and exportation are expected to contribute

“Current climate and energy system models typically don’t explore the impacts of oil reservoir depletion in any detail,” said study co-author Adam Brandt, an assistant professor of energy resources engineering at Stanford’s