Environmental Science Project Topics and Materials (Page 5)

ABSTRACT  The study was conducted in Bulegeni Sub-county which is located 35 Kilometers from the Eastern town of Mbale Uganda. This study was conducted between the month of May and September 2012. The main objective of the study was to find out, the socio- economic factors influencing low access to sanitation facilities at different household... Continue Reading

In this chapter, researcher focused on the major effects, challenges and solutions. For many years, biologists and anthropologists have realized that the organic and the cultural evolution of human beings have been interdependent, mutually complementary processes (e.g., Roe and Simpson, 1958; Caspari, 1963; Dobzhansky, 1961, 1962, 1963; Montagu,... Continue Reading

Long before the initiation of modern scientific methods for weather forecasting and climate prediction, most of the local people used traditional ways and indicators of rainfall forecasting/prediction in order to develop local adaptation and mitigation strategies. The main objective of the study was to assess the influence of indigenous knowledge... Continue Reading

This study establishes the effect of soil erosion on agricultural activities in Nyadri Sub-County, Arua District, North Western Uganda. The research objectives included establishing the evident forms of soil erosion in the sub-county, main causes of soil erosion in the sub-county and ways in which soil erosion affects agricultural production in... Continue Reading

2.2 Context: The World Bank 2012 Urban Development Series publication stated that waste generation is approximately 62 million tons a year with each person generating an average of 0.65 kg/day. By 2025, the report projected that urban waste generation in sub Saharan Africa will be 161.27 million tons annually. Going by this report and Nigeria’s... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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:... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

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... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL DECLARATION . ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES viii LIST OF FIGURES ix LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS x ABSTRACT xi CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 .0 Introduction 1 .1 Background of the study’ 1 1 .2 Problem statement 2 1 .3 Study objectives 2 1.3,1 General objectives 2 1 .3.2... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABSTRACT v Table of Contents ix LIST OF ACRONYMS xii LIST OF TABLES AND DIAGRAMS xiv CHAPTER ONE 1 Introduction and Background I 1.1 Key Characteristics of... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APROVAL U DEDICATION fl~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABSTRACT V ACRONYMS V~ TABLE OF CONTENTS vii CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the study 1 1.2 Statement of the problem 3 1.3 Study objectives 3 1.4 Research questions 3 1.5 Scope of the study 4 1.6 Significance of the study 4 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature review... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ACRONYMS ABSTRACT vi TABLE OF CONTENTS vii LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES CHAPTER ONE i 1.0 Introduction and background of the study 1 1 .2 Problem statement 3 1.3 Objectives of the study 3 1.3.1 General objective 3 1.3.2 Specific objectives 3 1.5 Scope of the study 4 1.5.1... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS iv LIST OF TABLES ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE I 1.0 Background of the study 1 1.1 Statement of the problem 2 1.2 Study objectives 3 1.2.1 General objectives 3 1.2.2 Specific objectives 3 1.3 Research questions 3 1.4 Scope of the study 3 1.5 Purpose of the study 4 1.6 Significance of the... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES xi ABBREVIATIONS ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background to study 1 1.2 Problem Statement 2 1.3 Objectives of the Study 2 1.3.1 General Objective 2 1.3.2 Specific Objectives 2 1.4 Research Questions 3 1.5. Scope... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OFCONTENTS vi LIST OF TABLES viii LIST OF FIGURES Ix ABSTRACT x CHAPTERONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background 1 1.1.1 The State ofthe Rangelands 2 1.2 Problem ‘Statement 4 1.3 Purpose of the Study 5 1.4 Objectives of the Study 1.5 Research Questions 6 1.6 Scope... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i APPROVAL ii DEDICATION iv AKNOWLEDGEMENT v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background 2 1 .2 Problem Statement 4 1.3 Objective 5 1.3.1 Overall objective~ 5 1.3.2 Specific objectives 5 1.4 Research Questions 5 1.5 Scope Of The Study 5 1.6 Justification Of The Study 6 1.7 Conceptual... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study focused on wetland degradation in Uganda: A case study of Kiwanataka wetland in Kampala District.lt was carried out to examine the varrious causes of kinawataka wet land degradation,asses the human activities carried in and around the wet land and to establish solution for the problems brought about as a result of kinawataka wet... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The lack of access to sufficient water and sanitation facilities is one of the largest hindrances towards the sustainable development of the poorest 2.2 billion people in the world. The research was conducted in Hakibale Sub County in Kabarole district. The availability and accessibility of water in a community helps reduce wastage of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The objectives of the study were to find out the impacts of solid waste disposal in the environment. The methods used in sold waste displease, challenges faced and to come up with recommendations on effective solid waste disposal at kitezi landfill. Data was subjected to a number of stages that collectively added up to the whole process... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The effects of charcoal burning on the forest resources is intended to discover the extent of the problem because of unhealthy combination of deforestation and booming population was inflicting hardship on women and children . They could no longer find charcoal, and when they could, they couldnTt afford it. The rapid population growth in... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to find out the causes of wetland degradation in Jinja District, Uganda. The study covered the awareness of the people on wetlands; the values of the ecosystems; and the impacts of wetland’ degradation, so as to come up with strategies for better management and conservation of the Lake Victoria... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The importance of biodiversity cannot be overemphasized. Thus, the study assesses the effectiveness of community participation in biodiversity conservation in Serere Sub-county Local Forest Reserve in Serere District in Uganda. Data were collected through primary and secondary data employing questionnaire and interviews. Through the... Continue Reading