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VUCCA Project Update: Fieldwork in Acholi Subregion

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  • VUCCA: Vulnerability and climate change adaptation in conflict-affected regions (Research Project)
    • VUCCA survey team and supervisors
    From left to right - Back row: Damasco Rubangakene, Christine Lamwaka, Christine Oryema, Martin Reinhardt Nielsen, Betty Acan, James Oneka, Joyce Adyero. Middle row: Harriet Abalo, Expedito Nuwategeka, Bruno Omara, Mercy Robin Aber, Derick Komakech. Front row: Simon Okwera, Nancy Tracy Aromo, Derick Tenywa Kawanguzi
    By: Kasper Hoffmann

    While many of us have been enjoying a summer break, a dedicated team of young, highly educated Ugandan researchers has been hard at work in the Acholi subregion. As part of the VUCCA project, they’ve been collecting vital survey data on adaptation and vulnerability to climate change in conflict-affected areas.

    This important fieldwork is being led by our outstanding PhD candidates  Damasco Rubangakene and Derick Kawanguzi Tenywa. The entire team deserves recognition for their tireless efforts.

    Meet the team: Christine Lamwaka, Betty Acan, James Oneka, Joyce Adyero, Harriet Abalo, Bruno Omara, Mercy Robin Aber, Derick Komakech, Simon Okwera, and Nancy Tracy Aromo.

    Their work lays the foundation for a deeper understanding in regions facing the dual challenges of climate change and the legacy of armed conflict. Thank you, team!