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Climate And It’s Impact On Water Potential Of Wetland In Uganda, A Case Study Of Bugingo Wetland, Bugingo Village, Kavule Sub County, Mayuge District

This study aimed to analyze the impact of climate change on the water potential of Bugingo Wetland, located in
Bugingo Village, Kavule Sub County, Mayuge District, Uganda. Specifically, it focused on examining the major
causes of wetland degradation, understanding the consequences of climate change on water resources, and
identifying key factors contributing to the degradation of the wetland. The study utilized a multiple logistic
regression analysis to assess the influence of various variables on wetland degradation and its water potential,
including deforestation, pollution, illegal farming, and water quality. The results revealed significant findings.
Deforestation was found to have a strong positive impact on the climate effects in the wetland, with a regression
coefficient of 0.72 (p<0.01), indicating that increased deforestation exacerbates the adverse consequences of climate
change. Similarly, pollution was identified as a critical contributor to the degradation of the wetland, with a positive
regression coefficient of 0.65 (p<0.01), suggesting that higher levels of pollution correlated with worsening water
quality and increased climate change impacts. Illegal farming, with a coefficient of 0.50 (p<0.05), was also
identified as a significant factor in wetland degradation, affecting both the hydrology and biodiversity of the area.
Water quality was found to play a significant role in mitigating the effects of climate change. A negative coefficient
of -0.60 (p<0.01) suggested that improvements in water quality could reduce the severity of climate-related impacts
on the wetland. Additionally, the results highlighted the growing vulnerability of Bugingo Wetland to the changing
climate, which was associated with reduced water availability, increased temperature fluctuations, and altered
precipitation patterns. The study concluded that deforestation, pollution, illegal farming, and water quality
management were key drivers of wetland degradation and water resource depletion in Bugingo Wetland. It
recommended implementing integrated conservation strategies, including reforestation, pollution control, and
sustainable agricultural practices, alongside improved water quality management and climate change adaptation
measures.

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