UGANDA

This 2019 fact sheet by the Green Economy Coalition tracks the progress of the green economy in Uganda, detailing government policy initiatives, international support, and the ecological challenges facing the River Rwizi catchment area.

• Uganda is implementing several policy and legislative measures to support a green economy, including the National Environment Management Act (2018), a Green Growth Strategy managed by the National Planning Authority, and a draft National Public Sector Procurement Policy. Additionally, the Ministry of Water and Environment has drafted a National Climate Change Bill, and the government has launched the Kampiringisa Green Agricultural Centre as part of the Songhai Model Green Incubation Programme.
• The Ugandan economy is heavily reliant on natural resources, but these are under significant threat. Between 1990 and 2015, more than 50% of forests and wetlands were lost. The document states that failing to adapt to climate change could cost the economy between US$ 3.2 billion and 5.9 billion over the next 10 years, and that inaction would be 24 times more expensive than taking action.
• The River Rwizi catchment area faces severe ecological degradation due to farming on steep slopes and wetlands, as well as artisanal stone and sand mining. This degradation has led to seasonal floods and droughts that compromise the water supply for cities and has created uncertainty regarding Mbarara's elevation to city status.
• International and civil society organizations are providing technical and financial support for Uganda's green transition. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) focuses on skills development and greenhouse gas data collection; the EU Switch Africa Green programme provides grants for green businesses and MSMEs; and GIZ helped develop a management plan for the River Rwizi catchment. ACODE has contributed by forming the Uganda Green Growth Network and producing a Green Growth Barometer study.

APA

Green Economy Coalition (2019). UGANDA. https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Cape-Town-Global-Meet-2019/Uganda-Country-Posters-GM2019-FINAL-PRINT.pdf

Chicago

Green Economy Coalition. UGANDA. 2019. https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Cape-Town-Global-Meet-2019/Uganda-Country-Posters-GM2019-FINAL-PRINT.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greeneconomycoalition2019uganda, author = {{Green Economy Coalition}}, title = {{UGANDA}}, institution = {Green Economy Coalition}, year = {2019}, url = {https://www.greeneconomycoalition.org/assets/reports/Cape-Town-Global-Meet-2019/Uganda-Country-Posters-GM2019-FINAL-PRINT.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }