Climate change is disproportionately affecting mountain regions. East Africa’s last glaciers will most likely disappear this century. In addition, rainfall patterns are changing, and erosion and drought are becoming more pressing challenges in mountain areas with severe implications for water supply and local livelihoods. 

Since 2021, the Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS), together with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat are implementing the Adaptation at Altitude Programme`s regional component in East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya and South Sudan).