Climate change has become a widespread topic in recent years. This is a problem that resulted from the emission of greenhouse gases that affect our environment. Therefore, it raises questions on whether the problem is caused by human activities or it’s just part of nature’s cycle. This paper discusses and compares the factors that contribute to climate change by humans and nature, effects of climate change, and solutions that are done to combat climate change from progressing, In the world we live in today it’s not right to talk about climate change and climate the livelihoods of people because in either way both factors bring an effect to each other and their change in the status quo influence a change to development. Human use the environment to achieve a sustainable livelihood hence development and the extent to which the environment is used can either influence positive or negative effects which bring in climate changes. Climate change either way isn’t brought by its self but it’s influenced by the dynamic changes influenced by human beings in regards for them to fulfill their needs and to bring development in their lives. The study examined climate changes in Nankulabye zone 6, Rubaga Division. The objectives of the study were, (a) to assess the causes of climate change, (b) to find out the effects of climate change, (c) to identify the possible solutions to climate change. Qualitative research questions were used for the study because the aim of the research was to get an insight on how climate change has influenced a change in people’s livelihood. To this end, in-depth interviews, observation and questionnaire data collection methods were used to carry out research. A study sample of 25 participants was drawn using probability sampling (random sampling).

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