Muhweezi (2014) sharing fund notes that the program to partially bamboo die-back mitigate the loss of (possibly climate cultural resources. change-related) occurring in Echuya Forest (see BMCA Landscape) could occur in the Rwenzoris as well. According to the RMNP GMP (UWA, 2016), the bamboo belt is already shifting as a result of climate change. Flooding of Responses to permanent and biodiversity impacts: seasonal wetlands Construct physical and possibly drainage structures destruction of and wetland habitats revegetate/restore (WWF, 2015). habitat to control Increased flood Increased volumes of Destruction of water flow into events could place water flowing into the Changes in rainfall vegetation, and rivers and streams. tourism infrastructure Semiliki River. patterns, increased possibly death of at intensity and number of animals from risk, leading to Responses to flood events Increased incidence of landslides. This is decreased tourism livelihoods impacts: landslides triggered by especially a concern revenue, tourism Support the torrential rains given the high livelihood options development and compounded by melting number of endemics Increased amount of and community implementation of and restricted range snow. precipitation district land use support for RMNP. species found in plans to better RMNP. manage resources If drier and hotter throughout the conditions catchment. (resulting in Invest in rehabilitation and
Muhweezi (2014) notes that the bamboo die-back (possibly climate change-related) occurring in Echuya Forest (see BMCA Landscape) could occur in the Rwenzoris as well. According to the RMNP GMP (UWA, 2016), the bamboo belt is already shifting as a result of climate change. sharing fund program to partially mitigate the loss of cultural resources. Changes in rainfall patterns, increased intensity and number of flood events Increased amount of precipitation Increased volumes of water flowing into the Semiliki River. Increased incidence of landslides triggered by torrential rains compounded by melting snow. Flooding of permanent and seasonal wetlands and possibly destruction of wetland habitats (WWF, 2015). Destruction of vegetation, and possibly death of animals from landslides. This is especially a concern given the high number of endemics and restricted range species found in RMNP. If drier and hotter conditions (resulting in Increased flood events could place tourism infrastructure at risk, leading to decreased tourism revenue, tourism livelihood options and community support for RMNP. Responses to biodiversity impacts: Construct physical drainage structures and revegetate/restore habitat to control water flow into rivers and streams. Responses to livelihoods impacts: Support the development and implementation of district land use plans to better manage resources throughout the catchment. Invest in rehabilitation and