The government has been challenged to come up with a policy on climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The challenge comes as more countries experience extreme weather conditions and disasters.

The Manager of finance and administration at the African women economic policy network Nsubuga Joyce Bukenya says such a policy would help Uganda be in better position to address effects of climate change.

She further calls on government to increase awareness amongst communities in disaster prone areas.

The government recently introduced the national policy on disaster preparedness and management.