COUNTRY REPORT for the REPUBLIC of UGANDA on the IMPLEMENTATION of the GABORONE DECLARATION for SUSTAINABILITY in AFRICA Prepare

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

COUNTRY REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GABORONE DECLARATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN AFRICA

Prepared by

The Ministry of Water and Environment P. O. Box 20026, Kampala REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

September 2017

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa (GDSA) ensued from the Summit for Sustainability in Africa that was held in May 2012 in Gaborone, Botswana. The Summit brought together heads of state of 10 African countries, the private sector and international development partners to deliberate on sustainable development issues of concern prior to the Rio+20 conference. Participating countries included: Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania. Uganda’s Vision, Constitution, National Development Plan as outlined in the national objectives and state policy are consistent with aspirations of the Gaborone Declaration. Uganda is endowed with natural resources in which agriculture contributes 23%, industry 26% and services 50% of the gross domestic products. The industry in Uganda is agro-based on coffee, tea, timber, tobacco and tea. Uganda has a programme to green the economy through an inclusive tree planting movement. Oil and gas has been discovered in areas that are rich with natural resources and as a country the concern is how they will extract resources without disrupting or minimally disrupting the natural endowment. In 2015 Uganda expressed interest to be part of the declaration and a Road Show was conducted on July 7th, 2015 in Kampala to further popularize the Declaration. A cross-section of Sectors participated at this meeting; the report of the meeting is available. The aim of this report is to provide an overview implementation of the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa since 2012. The information provided here has been obtained from interactions, reports and the internet. The report provides a summary of projects, programmes and initiatives and their objectives/goal that have been implemented in Uganda in line with the GDSA since 2011. It indicates the key implementer, partners and also expected year of completion. It concludes with the funds earmarked for the project. The progress clearly indicates a number of players in the landscape that have been involved in projects, programmes and initiatives related to promoting Environment and Natural Resources use and Management, without compromising their availability in the same quality and quantity for the present and future generations. It further provides an insight into the various Demonstration Projects being undertaken and also information related to Environmental-Economic Accounting. On the matter of Economic- Environmental Monitoring this is enshrined in most of the projects; hence not reported on separately here. The progress further highlights the fact that this requires both people and ecosystem based interventions for sustainability to be realized. To this end inclusive Green Growth is being emphasized in Uganda; and the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is spearheading this. This is the focus area for government in the next few years. Capacity development is integrated and environment monitoring using indicators developed for that

purpose is an on-going activity; also integrated in related policies and laws. A number of flagship projects are being implemented with the objective of demonstrating sustainability and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations. A number of Civil Society, Cultural and Faith Based Organizations, and the Private Sector are being encouraged and engaged in the various interventions as highlighted in the report. Environmental Alert specifically brings together Civil Society involved in environment related interventions under 5 thematic areas; (i) Wetlands (ii) Forests (iii) Climate Change (iv)Governance and Environment. For the Water Sector on the other hand Uganda Water and Sanitation Network, brings together the Water Sector Civil Society. The focus areas for Uganda in the future include the following: i. Integrate the value of natural capital into national accounting and corporate planning and reporting processes, policies, and programmes, in agreed efforts. ii. Build social capital and reducing poverty by transitioning agriculture, extractive industries, fisheries and other natural capital uses to practices that promote sustainable employment, food security, sustainable energy and the protection of natural capital through protected areas and other mechanisms. iii. Build knowledge, data, capacity and policy networks to promote leadership and new model in the field of sustainable development and to increase momentum for positive change. What follows is a summary of the various interventions relating to the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa

Programs/Initiatives under Outcome One: Sustainable Development Please fill out the following table for programs/initiatives/policies under Objective One. Please use a new row for each program/initiative/policy. Add additional rows if you are reporting more than 15 projects.

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Tourism for African To use eco-tourism 2012 2016 $10 Biodiversity Wildlife as a tool to provide million Foundation √ local Ugandan (AWF) communities opportunities to develop tourism businesses and services that will enhance communities’ appreciation of Uganda’s natural resources and reduce threats to biodiversity, thereby protecting critical ecosystems across Uganda’s diverse landscapes while promoting broader sustainable economic development Planning for East Africa √ √ (i)Climate change - 5years - $40,000,0 Resilience in Community adaptation technical 00 East Africa Secretariat- capacity, policy through Climate leadership and

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Policy, Change action readiness of Adaptation, Coordination regional institutions Research and Unit, Lake improved. Economic Victoria Basin (ii) Resilient and Development Commission sustainable (PREPARED) (LVBC), IGAD management of Climate biologically Prediction and significant trans- Applications boundary fresh Centre water ecosystems in (ICPAC), the EAC region USAID/USS strengthened. Geological (iii) Resilient and Survey sustainable water FEWSNET supply, sanitation Agreement & and waste water Private treatment services Contractor: in the Lake Victoria Tetra Tech Basin enhanced. ARD Environment To be - - - - Build capacity within 2013 2017 $7 million Management determined educational for the Oil institutions, Sector government agencies, civil society and the private sector to be better prepared to manage and mitigate oil and gas development impacts on the

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information environment and biodiversity in Uganda Sustainable Ministry of √ To have a high and -5 years - $45 Natural Water and measurable) impact million Resources Environment in two areas (i) (with the Management poverty reduction possibility for Growth through increased of Project household increasing (Planned) /community income based on and (ii) improved request delivery of from the environmental ministry of services and Finance enhanced resilience and to climate change Economic Developm ent) Lake Victoria Ministry of √ To contribute to (i) 2010 2015 $ 27.5 Environment Water and the improvement of million al Environment the collaborative Management management of the Project Phase trans-boundary II natural resources of the Lake Victoria Basin among the Partner States; and (ii) the improvement of environmental management of targeted pollution hotspots and 5

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information selected degraded sub-catchments for the benefit of communities who depend on the natural resources of Lake Victoria Basin REDD+ Ministry of √ To contribute to the 2013 2016 $3.6 Readiness Water and design of a socially million Preparation Environment and environmentally viable national strategy for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and a national/sub national reference scenario of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation that takes into account the national circumstances and the emerging guidance from the global climate change convention Burning Living Earth √ To improve 12 months - €43680 Waste not Uganda environmental Wood conditions through 6

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information promoting use of briquettes and energy saving stoves in Kampala markets thereby creating employment, saving money, improving on health and behavior change and mitigating climate change Clean Ministry of √ To (i) enable Uganda 2011 2016 €2 million Development Water and to benefit from the Mechanism: Environment Clean Development Capacity Mechanism (CDM) Development of the Kyoto & Project Protocol; (ii) Support strengthen technical capacity on CDM project formulation and create awareness of investment opportunities under the CDM among governmental institutions, project developers, including financing institutions

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Climate Belgian NGOs √ To (i) combat 2013 2014 €1,500,00 Change and their deleterious impact 0 Adaptation partners of climate change and among rural Mitigation in communities; (ii) Uganda strengthening climate change adaptation and mitigation for sustainable livelihoods in Uganda; (iii) establish a platform for information and knowledge sharing, technological; development and innovations to enhance the understanding of climate change Saw log National √ Support private 2004 2013 €5 million Production Forestry sector to establish by EU for Grant Authority commercial timber phase I Scheme II plantations and and €10 (SPGS II) bridge the supply million, gap of wood 360M products by NOK increasing private contribute sector quality d by EU and Norwegia

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information n Governme nt respective ly. GoU from FY 2011/12 contributi ng 1.19Bn annually Increased Lutheran √ Contribute to 2011 2015 953,390€ access to World environmental energy Federation- sustainability and efficient Uganda social and economic stoves among development of rural rural households in households in Northern Uganda. Northern Uganda and enhance local reforestation efforts to ensure the sustainability of the trees as an energy source Fostering Government √ KfW- To provide access to 2011 2016 3,225,000 access to of Uganda German sustainable and € Modern Develop affordable modern Energy ment energy services to Services in Cooper West Nile 9

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Rural ation, Uganda- GoU, Investment WENRE Program, CO, West Nile UEDCL and UEGCL Global Food and √ GoU, (i)Develop national 2012 2016 $ Climate Agricultural DANIDA capacity for 13,425,62 Change Organisation , GTZ coordination and 8 Alliance: and FAO implementation of Adaptation to climate change Climate adaptation and change in mitigation activities Uganda through inter alia strengthening the capacity and mandate of the Climate Change Unit (now department). (ii)Ensure climate change awareness, training and education, implement the NAPA with focus on building community and ecosystems resilience to climate change, build capacity, strengthen weather and climate

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information monitoring, climate change research and development mainstreaming guidelines. (iii) Promote low carbon economic development. (iv) Meet Uganda’s international obligations, implement UNFCCC decisions and participate in CC fora African National √ UNEP/E To establish 2010 2013 60,000€ Monitoring of Environment U operational the Management information services Environment Authority to assess land for degradation and to Sustainable monitor land cover Development changes in natural (AMSED) in habitats to improve the IGAD policy ad decision Region making processes in Project the IGAD region Transbounda Food and √ MAAIF, (i)to address the 2010 2014 $ 1.05 ry Agro Agricultural NEMA, cause of land Million Ecosystem Organization LDGs degradation and management restore ecosystem project in the health and functions Kagera Basin in the Kagera basin 11

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information through the introduction of adapted agro- ecosystem management approaches; (ii) to improve the livelihood opportunities, resilience and food security of rural communities (men, women and children) in the Kagera basin through adoption of more productive and sustainable resources management practices that are technically feasible and socio- economically viable Enabling Ministry of √ - Enhancing 2010 2013 $ environment Agriculture, sustainable land 4,230,930 for Animal management that sustainable Industry and provides the basis land Fisheries for economic management growth, food (SLM) to security and overcome sustainable

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information land livelihoods while degradation restoring the in the cattle ecological integrity corridor of of the cattle corridor Uganda ecosystem project Mainstreami Ministry of √ - To mainstream 2010 2013 $ ng of Agriculture, Sustainable Land 1,644,364 sustainable Animal Management (SLM) land Industry and in district and local management Fisheries government activities in 6 (MAAIF) development plans cattle and to identify and corridor implement priority districts SLM interventions to project improve livelihoods of local communities in the cattle corridor of Uganda Conservation World Wildlife √ Ministry To conserve and of Fund of manage rich Biodiversity Water biodiversity forests in Albertine and in the Albertine Rift Rift forests of Environ of Uganda, allowing Uganda ment, sustainable Project Nationa development for all l stakeholders Forestry Authorit y, World Conserv ation 13

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Society and 5 districts in the Albertin e Rift Ecosystem Ministry of √ UNDP, To reduce the Based Water and IUCN, vulnerability of Adaptation Environment districts Uganda to climate Programme (MWE) of change impacts for Mountain Sironko, through piloting Ecosystems Bulamb Ecosystem Based uli, Adaptation options Kapchor with particular wa and emphasis on Kween Mountain Elgon Ecosystems Strengthenin World Wildlife √ MAAIF, To Strengthen g sustainable Fund (WWF) UNDP efforts of Environment Small Government of and Natural Grants Uganda by Resources Progra enhancing Management mme, sustainable , Climate IUCN conservation and Change utilization and Adaptation mitigation, and strengthen the Mitigation of capacities of Uganda institutions Project (government and civil society organizations) to 14

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information undertake sustainable environment and natural resources Promoting Pro- √ MGLSD, To eliminate the chemical Biodiversity NEMA incidence of ill safety for Conservation and 20 health arising from children at in Uganda districts exposure to work in Rural (PROBICOU) agricultural Agricultural chemicals in communities’ agricultural project communities in particular but also among all grades of workers and the general public Conservation Ö Nationa Protecting 2011 2015 $13, 480, and l Biodiversity of the 000 sustainable Environ Kidepo Critical use of the ment Landscape in North threatened Manage Eastern Uganda Savanna ment from existing and Woodland in Authorit emerging threats the Kidepo y, Critical Uganda Landscape in Wildlife North Eastern Authorit Uganda y, Project Selecte d Local Govern ments 15

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Addressing Ö FAO, Secure multiple 2012 2016 $ barriers to GEF, environmental 8,000,000 the adoption Ministry benefits by of improved of addressing the twin charcoal Energy challenges of production and unsustainable technologies Mineral utilization of and related Develop biomass for fuel sustainable ment wood (including land charcoal) and poor management land management practices practices common in through an Uganda’s integrated woodlands via approach technology transfer. SASM Ecological Ö Ecologic Supporting and $ 52,000 Sustainable Christian al Empowering the Artisanal Organization Christia Local Government in Mining in n Karamoja Uganda Organiz coordinate ation Engagement in sustainable mining and ensure that it contributes t local economic development and livelihoods Pro-poor International Ö CSOs, i) Develop synergies 2011 2013 $ 350,000 REDD Uganda Union for the selected between REDD Phase 1 Conservation commu pro-poor of Nature nities mechanisms and and 16

Strengthenin International Ö UNDP Developing Climate - 2014 $ 140,221 g sustainable Union for the and Change Resilience Environment Conservation WWF and Natural of Nature Resource Management 17

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inception anticipated project webpage/ Govt NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program completion (USD) online sector Policy Name resource for more information Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Uganda Health of Ecological Ö Pathfin Reduce threats to 2011 2014 $ People and Christian der biodiversity 1.570,000 Environment Organisation Internat conservation and Lake Victoria ional ecosystem Basin Uganda, degradation in the OSIENA lake Victoria basin LA, while Conserv simultaneously ation increasing access to through family planning and Health sexual reproductive health services to improve maternal and child health in project communities Integrated Ö CORDAI Build climate 2011 2015 199,998€ Community D PFR resilience in Managed Uganda Uganda’s most DRR, CCA and Partner fragile ecosystems EMR Project s and supporting the target community in understanding and analyzing the possible scenarios of climate change and disaster risk 18

Programs/Initiatives under Outcome Two: Environmental-Economic Accounting

Please fill out the following table for programs/initiatives/policies under Objective One. Please use a new row for each program/initiative/policy. Add additional rows if you are reporting more than 15 projects.

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading inceptio anticip project webpage Go NGO Private Other Initiative/ the program n ated (USD) / online vt sector Policy Name compl resource etion for more informati on st Environmental National Ö Local Promote rural October 31 200,000€ Accountability Environment Government livelihood security and 2012 March in Uganda Management s foster democratic 2013 Initiative Authority governance through enhanced effective demand for Environmental accountability Making Energy Environment Ö Pilot Carbon Financing - - $ 18722 Affordable Conservation in addressing the Efficiency Trust of Uganda livelihood needs of the Affordable (ECOTRUST) urban poor – mainly through Carbon energy and sanitation Credits African Green Natural Ö Academia _ January July $ 200,000 Enterprises Enterprises Universities 2012 2013 Development Development Project

Programs/Initiatives under Outcome Four: Demonstration Project(s)

Name of the Name of the Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of Year of Size of the Internet Program/ entity leading the inception anticipated project (USD) webpage/ Initiative/ program Govt NGO Private Other completion online Policy Name sector resource for more information Extending International Ö Ministry of Water and Establishing and 2008 2012 $ 900,000 Protected Union for Environment, Nature strengthen Areas Conservation Uganda, Uganda Wildlife Community through of Nature Society based regulating Community and sustainable Based wetland resource Initiatives utilization within Project wetlands with important biodiversity National Ministry of Ö Selected Local A model of 2012 2016 $ Wetlands Water and Governments (20 in total) conservation and 4,166,666 Management Environment wise-use of Project wetlands is established Inclusive Ministry of Ö Ministry of Gender, Labour Impact directly 2016 June US$ Green Water and and Social Development, on reduction of 2020 17,900,000 Growth for Environment National Environment poverty and Poverty Management Authority, inequalities by Reduction Ministry of Energy and creating job and (IGGPR) Mineral Development entrepreneurship opportunities for women, young people and other traditionally 21

Building Ministry of Ö Ministry of Agriculture, To restore 2017 2015 44,262,000 Resilient Water and Animal industry and wetlands and Communities Environment Fisheries, and the Uganda their eco-system and National Meteorological services, based Ecosystems Authority on wise-use through CSOs, Selected Local principles Restoration Communities/governments of Wetlands and Private Sector and Associated Catchments in Uganda

Programs/Initiatives under Outcome Five: Corporate Leadership

Name of the Name of the entity Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of inception Year of Size of the project Internet Program/ Initiative/ leading the anticipated (USD) webpage/ Policy Name program Govt NGO Private Other completion online sector resource for more information Strengthening Environmental Ö Kampala Strengthen - - $ 80,000,000 Environmental Management Capital Environment Governance at for Livelihood City Governance village level in Improvement Authority Kampala City Bwaise Facility Improving Ministry of Ö National Strengthen 2011 2014 $ 1,450,000 policies and Water and Environm national strategies for Environment ent capacity for sustainable Managem policy environment, ent implementatio natural Authority, n through resources and Office of review and/or climate risk the Prime development management Minister, of policies and Project Ministry strategies for of environment Informatio and natural n and resources and Technolog climate risk y, management Advocates policies and Coalition strategies for Developm ent and

Name of the Name of the entity Type of entity leading the program Goal of the program Year of inception Year of Size of the project Internet Program/ Initiative/ leading the anticipated (USD) webpage/ Policy Name program Govt NGO Private Other completion online sector resource for more information Environm ent (ACODE) Responsive International Ö University Provide 2012 2013 $50,000 Forest Union for the of Illinois; evidence and Governance Conservation Cordesria tools that Initiative of Nature promote democratic governance as a permanent mechanism to economically and sustainably managing forest that ensure poverty reduction Climate Change Ecological Ö Climate Enhance the Nov. 2011 - S 200,000,00 Advocacy Christian Action capacity of 2014 Organisation Members CSOs and communities to effectively engage in the Climate Change Processes