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Figure 2.2: Changes in temperature and rainfall in the Lake Victoria Basin region and beyond
Rain in Jinja, Uganda
Victoria Basin
Victoria Basin
Source:Waithaka M. et al., 2013, “East African agriculture and climate change”, International Food Policy Research Institute.
Climate Change *
Predicted changes in mean
annual precipitation (2000-2050)
−200
−50
+50
−100
+100 +200
Millimeters
+400
*A1B scenario: greenhouse emissions scenario that
assumes fast economic growth, a population that
peaks micentury, andthe development of new
e cient technologies, along with a balanced use
of energy sources.
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Predicted changes in monthly mean
medium temperature (2000-2050)
1.5
2.5 3.0
2.0
3.5
º C