I) THESIS

1) Zake, J. (2015). Smallholder banana farming systems and climate variability: Understanding the impacts, adaptation and mitigation in Central Uganda. Doctoral thesis, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. Available at:

2) Zake, J. (2008). Enhancement of cattle manure quality and utilization for crop production on smallholder farming systems in central Uganda. Master’s thesis, Makerere University, Kampala. Available at:

II) SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

1) Nakuya Kasekende N, Kabiswa C, Zake J and Kansiime MK (2025) Advancing and scaling up sexual and reproductive health services for climate adaptation and resilience in Uganda. Front. Glob. Women’s Health 6:1623785. doi: 10.3389/fgwh.2025.1623785

2) Letty BA, Hart TGB, Murugan S, Naidoo T, Rai S, Thiam D, Zake J, Sershen and Annor-Frempong I (2022) A critical comparative review of evidence on alternative instruments for supporting research and innovation in agri-food systems in the Global South. Front. Sustain. Food Syst. 6:1013156. doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.1013156

3) Zake, J., Pietsch, S. A., Friedel J. K., Zechmeister-Boltenstern, S. (2015). Can Agroforestry Improve Soil Fertility and Carbon Storage in Smallholder Banana Farming Systems? J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci. 2015, 000, 1–13.doi:10.1002/jpln.201400281

III) POLICY BRIEFS/ISSUES PAPERS

1) Kabiswa, C., Zake, J., Kasekende, N. N., Kansiime, M. (2025). Health Commitments in Climate Action: Policy Proposals for Uganda’s NDC 3.0. Regenerate Africa, Kampala. Available at:. Available at:

3) Zake, J. (2023). An Issue Paper on Nature based Solutions (NbS) and Rights: A case for Rubirizi; Kisoro and Mitooma Districts, Environmental Management for Livelihood Improvement Bwaise Facility. Kampala, Uganda. Available at:

5) Agasha, A. N., Katwesige, I., Zake, J., Byakagaba, P., Turinawe, H., Kavuma, D., Kyabawampi, A., Fergusson, J., Kiyingi, G., Okia, C., Asiimwe, M., Nakueira, I. (2021). Inclusion of Forestry, Forestry products and Services in Sustainable Procurement and integration into National Procurement Systems. A Policy paper submitted to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Available at:

2) Kabiswa, C., Kasekende, N. N., Zake, J., Endashaw, M, T., Mnyigumba, R, L., Namakando, S., Sani, A., Chiotha, S., & Kansiime, K. M. (2025). Health Integration in Climate Agendas Across Sub-Saharan Africa: Building Resilient Adaptation Pathways for Africa. Regenerate Africa, Kampala. Available at:

4) Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration is critical for Climate Change Adaptation. Policy brief 6. December 2021. UNEP-DTU Partnership. Available at:

IV) STUDY REPORTS

1) Kabiswa, C., Kasekende, N. N., Zake, J., Endashaw, M, T., Mnyigumba, R, L., Namakando, S., Sani, A., Chiotha, S., & Kansiime, K. M. (2025). Health Integration in Climate Agendas Across Sub-Saharan Africa. Regenerate Africa, Kampala. Available at:

3) K. Belbase, C. Fabricius, J. Howard, J. Zake, L.C. Corsetti & D. Cekova (2024). CGIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES). Genetic Innovation Science Group: Evaluation Report. Rome: IAES Evaluation Function Available at:

5) Zake, J., and Muramira, E. (2024). Economic Analyses of the Costs and Benefits of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs in the Management of Trees on Farms for Restoration and Conservation of Biodiversity. A study report. CIFOR-ICRAF, Nairobi.

2) Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas (CSCO). (2023). The Social and Environmental Compliance Assessment for Tilenga Oil Project: A Civil Society Field Monitoring Report, Kampala: CSCO Research Paper Series No.12 Available at:

4) N. Palmieri, B. Haussmann, J. Zake, M. Armstrong, D. Cekova; IAES: Svetlana Negroustoueva. (2024). GIAR Independent Advisory and Evaluation Service (IAES). Evaluations of CGIAR’s Science Groups: Synthesis Report. Rome: IAES Evaluation Function.. Available at: