Monitoring the Environment of Mount Kilimanjaro region and its association with Climatic Changes

project summary

This project will investigate environmental changes in the Kilimanjaro region. The main objectives of this research will involve activities in the area of Atmospheric circulation and meteorological information recording, downscaling of models for the Kilimanjaro and surrounding region, Hydrological interaction of various ecological systems , training of a local expert in modelling and Climate change impacts and communities' adaptation capabilities. The major output of this project will be identified in terms of installed weather stations, quality continuous meteorological data transmitted, successful customisation of the model, simulation for forecast and hindcast climate, glacier melting consequences developed, climate effects to community established through water flow monitoring and effect to ecosystem and communities established. The research will build capacity of local staff to undertake modelling activities and research equipment will be available for continued research. It is expected that Research outputs will be disseminated through journal, website and presentation to conferences and workshops and community meetings.