*The Nature, Causes, Effects and Mitigation of Climate Change on the Environment*

Uganda because Uganda's primary climate change policy priority is adaptation, and mitigation is secondary. Still, the much-anticipated oil and gas development, compounded by rapid population and urbanization will inevitably increase Uganda GHG emissions, and thus what is needed is green energy innovations and solutions that can take the country towards carbon neutrality while deliver co-benefits for adaptation, health, economic growth and environmental sustainability. It will be essential for Uganda develops its oil and gas resources, but it also important that it is done in a way that protects ecosystems and biodiversity. It will be transformational if Uganda would invest a significant portion of its oil and gas revenues in green and renewable energy to enhance equitable and affordable energy services. With its huge renewables, future hydropower development should not cause ecosystem and biodiversity loss.
