Assessing Community Understanding of Local Environmental Issues in Two Areas of Uganda

Although there are many conservation education projects working in Uganda, there is currently little evaluation of educational initiatives in the communities. A survey was developed to better understand the environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of people in 2 districts of Uganda. The mai...

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Published in:Applied environmental education and communication 2011-01, Vol.10 (1), p.52-62
Main Authors: Ferrie, Gina M, Bettinger, Tammie L, Kuhar, Christopher W, Lehnhardt, Kathy, Apell, Peter, Kasoma, Panta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitudes and opinions
Community
Community Action
Community Attitudes
Community Needs
Community Problems
Community Surveys
Conflict
Conservation Education
Ecological Factors
Environmental Education
Foreign Countries
human-wildlife relations
Local Issues
people
Perceptions
Problem solving
Questionnaires
surveys
Uganda
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Although there are many conservation education projects working in Uganda, there is currently little evaluation of educational initiatives in the communities. A survey was developed to better understand the environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of people in 2 districts of Uganda. The main environmental problem listed by the respondents in both sites was human–wildlife conflict. The communities suggested that it is the responsibility of the government to solve their environmental problems. This study demonstrated a need to address local perceptions about conflict with wildlife. Future programs should be developed to educate communities about preventing crop raiding and reducing human–wildlife conflict.
ISSN:1533-0389
1533-015X
1533-0389
DOI:10.1080/1533015X.2011.549802