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This chapter seeks to provide a brief overview of predicted climate change in East Africa, and its effects on her cities. Due to the vastness of the region, this chapter will focus mainly on the anticipated impacts of climate change on cities within the East African Community (EAC) partner states, which comprise of Uganda, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Although they are members of one Community, these countries are marked by contrasts and incredibly diverse ecosystems, natural resources, economic activities and types of settlement (Eriksen et al. 2008). The estimated combined population of the broader EAC Partner States is 120 million people. Agriculture constitutes the economic mainstay of the region, which is dependent on the vagaries of climate. The region is also characterized by high levels of poverty.
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Gichere, S.K., Sikoyo, G.M., Saidi, A.M. (2011). Climate Change and Its Effect on Cities of Eastern African Countries. In: Yuen, B., Kumssa, A. (eds) Climate Change and Sustainable Urban Development in Africa and Asia. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9867-2_12
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