Exploring the Role of Higher Education Institutions in Promoting Climate Control and Justice in Uganda

Abstract

This exploratory qualitative study focused on exploring the role of Higher Education Institutions in advancing Climate Control and Justice in Uganda with a focus on; climate control efforts; research and advocacy; and climate-related educational programs. Findings indicated that the universities had introduced programs such as advocacy for climate control and justice, adoption and assessment of science-based programs to integrate climate and also involved student activists who often prioritized enforcing environmental curricular changes which stimulated knowledge growth through educational awareness to the staff, and students. However, the efforts were inadequate due to the economic status of our country which largely depends on donor funds. The study concluded that Higher Education Institutions were not adopting enough interdisciplinary approaches to address climate control and justice adequately, aligning educational goals with global climate challenges and thus they should continue to incorporate climate education into all academic programs and integrate climate-related topics across various academic disciplines.