STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
2.1 To enhance community capacity for environmental conservation and climate resilience. Focus areas are: a) supporting communities with knowledge and skills to manage their local eco systems, protect biodiversity and maintain sustainable farming; and b) train and support communities in climate-smart agriculture and disaster preparedness, c) environmental advocacy and policy engagement.
This program focuses on promoting sustainable environmental practices and enhancing climate resilience in Uganda, particularly the Rwenzori region with significant environmental challenges. Issues such as deforestation, soil erosion, water scarcity, and the impacts of climate change, including increased droughts and floods, threaten both local livelihoods and biodiversity. Through this program, we aim to address these challenges by fostering responsible natural resource management, supporting climate-smart agriculture, and implementing conservation initiatives.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 15 (Life on Land), and Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), we focus on empowering marginalized communities to adapt to environmental changes while improving their resilience. We promote practices such as reforestation, sustainable land management, and water conservation to reduce environmental degradation and safeguard natural resources for future generations.
Our approach also includes educating local farmers on climate-smart agriculture, which will enhance food security and support sustainable livelihoods. By strengthening the capacity of local communities to manage their environment sustainably, we contribute to Uganda’s broader goals of economic development, poverty reduction, and environmental protection. The program ultimately strives to build a resilient future where both the environment and local communities thrive in harmony.