Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in West African Coastal Communities of Uganda

West African coastal communities in Uganda are facing increasing climate variability, particularly through sea-level rise and more frequent extreme weather events. A mixed-method approach including semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions was employed, supplemented with secondary data analysis from local government records and meteorological stations. Community resilience efforts showed a significant proportion (45%) focused on infrastructure improvements to protect against flooding and erosion, while 30% implemented early warning systems for extreme weather events. West African coastal communities in Uganda have developed diverse adaptation strategies that primarily focus on physical protection measures and early warning systems. Local authorities should prioritise funding for climate-resilient infrastructure projects and enhance community engagement in the development of early warning systems. climate change, adaptation strategies, West Africa, coastal communities, Uganda The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.