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  • Church of Uganda, Ministry of Water & Environment partner to boost Climate-Resilient livelihoods

    Church of Uganda, Ministry of Water & Environment partner to boost Climate-Resilient livelihoods

    Luzira: Church of Uganda and the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen climate resilience, restore wetland ecosystems and improve household incomes through sustainable aquaculture across Uganda.

    The MoU which will run for twelve (12) years, was signed at the Ministry of Water and Environment Headquarters in Luzira, Kampala by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, on behalf of the Government of Uganda, and the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, on behalf of the Registered Trustees of the Church of Uganda.

    The partnership forms part of the Government’s project, “Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda,” which seeks to enhance climate adaptation while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for communities.

    Under the partnership, the Ministry will install and operationalize fish feed pelleting machines at designated Church of Uganda premises in 24 project districts, while the Church will provide suitable housing facilities and collaborate in the management and implementation of the project.

    The initiative will also support cooperative groups through technical training, start-up capital, market linkages and operational support to ensure the sustainability of the fish feed enterprises.

    Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi said the collaboration demonstrates the importance of strategic partnerships in delivering climate-resilient development interventions that directly improve livelihoods while protecting the country’s natural resources.

    “Church of Uganda has an extensive presence within communities across the country. This partnership will help bring climate-smart livelihood interventions closer to the people while promoting sustainable management of wetlands and associated catchments.”

    Rev. Canon William Ongeng commended the government for the partnership, describing it as a practical demonstration of the Church’s holistic ministry that addresses both spiritual and socio-economic transformation.

    “By hosting these fish feed production facilities, we are creating opportunities for employment, household income generation and food security while supporting environmental conservation. This is holistic ministry.” Rev Canon Ongeng said.

    Ministry officials including Commissioners and Church of Uganda’s representatives from the Directorate Household and Community Transformation led by the Director Rev Agaba Andrew witnessed the signing ceremony.

  • Wateraid Uganda & the Ministry of Water and Environment launch a historic $9.5m Climate change Adaptation Project in Eastern Uganda

    Wateraid Uganda & the Ministry of Water and Environment launch a historic $9.5m Climate change Adaptation Project in Eastern Uganda

    Mbale, Uganda: Residents of 11 districts in Eastern Uganda can now look forward to relief from flooding and landslides with the launch of a climate change adaptation project in the Mpologoma water catchment area.

    This $9.5 million project, funded by the Adaptation Fund, will be executed by WaterAid Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment.

    “WaterAid Uganda recognizes the incredible impact that climate change continues to have on our communities living within the Mpologoma water catchment area. Disasters such as floods, storms, and landslides are destroying livelihoods, water supply and sanitation facilities, leaving behind contaminated water and putting the lives of millions at risk,” said Dr. Joyce Mpalanyi Magala, Country Director of WaterAid Uganda.

    From left to right: Dr Callist Tindimugaya, Director of Directorate of Resources Management (MWE), Dr Joyce Mpalanyi Magala, Rt. Hon. Sam Cheptoris, Minister of Water & Environment, Hon. John Musila, MP for Manafwa, Chairperson of Epologoma Water Catchment, Uganda and Eng. Joseph Epitu, Commissioner Water and Environment Liaisons Dept

    “We are truly excited for yet another opportunity to join hands with the Ministry of Water and Environment and ensure that families and communities in the Mpologoma Water Catchment Area adapt to these climate change events. Our strategy promotes locally led adaptation methods grounded in the local context.”

    The project, titled “Enhancing Community Adaptation to Climate Change through Climate Resilient Flood Early Warning, Catchment Management, and WASH Technologies in Mpologoma Catchment” (CARFEWW), will be implemented in 11 districts considered most vulnerable to floods and landslides. These districts include Bududa, Namisindwa, Manafwa, Mbale, Tororo, Butaleja, Budaka, Kibuku, Pallisa, Namutumba, and Kaliro.

    This initiative supports the government’s efforts to implement the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) framework. As the executing entity, WaterAid Uganda (WAU) will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of project activities on the ground. WAU will work closely with the Kyoga Water Management Zone (KWMZ), Uganda Women Network (UWONET), Water Resources Institute (WRI), Regional Centre of Rural Water and Sanitation 3 (RC-RWS3), Eastern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation (EUWS), and Water and Sanitation Development Facility-East (WSDF-E).

    Over the next four and a half years, the project aims to strengthen the institutional capacity for planning, designing, implementing, and monitoring integrated Flood Early Warning systems and climate-smart WASH technologies. Additionally, the project will facilitate communities in undertaking adaptation actions to reinforce the resilience of populations and ecosystems against floods and landslides.

    WaterAid Uganda has successfully implemented several projects over the past 40 years, focusing on WASH in public health and climate resilience. Notable projects include the “SMART CITY” project in Mbale City, Eastern Uganda, which aims to improve access to and governance of WASH services for the urban poor. The experience and lessons learned from these projects will be applied to ensure the success and sustainability of the CARFEWW project.