Climate change, food and nutrition policies in Uganda: Are they gender- and nutrition-sensitive?

Climate change, food and nutrition policies in Uganda: Are they gender- and nutrition-sensitive?

Published Mar 2020

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P. Bamanyaki

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This brief draws attention to some gaps in the mainstreaming of gender and nutrition in climate change, and food and nutrition-related policy documents, which may affect the effective implementation of nutrition-focused actions and the realization of improved nutrition outcomes.

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