We are committed to ensuring sustainable management of Uganda's water and environment resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Our mission is to promote and ensure the rational and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for socio-economic development.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population
Vision Statement:
Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.
Minister of Water & Environment
Minister of State for Environment
Minister of State for Water
Minister of Water & Environment
Minister of State for Environment
Minister of State for Water
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Introduction The Government of Uganda (GOU) has received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the development of the Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s watersheds project (SACRiAC). The Project’s Executing Agency, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is responsible for the overall implementation and management of the Project. The project (SACRiAC) objective is to build adaptive capacity of rural communities and reduce their vulnerability to climate change and improve rural livelihoods and food security through integrated watershed management, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture. SACRiAC will be implemented in Bukedea, Sironko, Kapchorwa, and Bulambuli districts, within the Awoja catchment downstream of the sub-catchments of Komirya, Sironko, Simu-sisi, Muyembe, and Sipi. It will be implemented, with focus on catchment management and improving rural livelihood. Background Uganda’s economy and local communities are vulnerable to climate change and variability as a result of several compounding factors: heavy reliance on natural resources, particularly within the agricultural sector; dependence on rain-fed agriculture; close linkages between agriculture performance and climatic changes – with the gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation rates closely corresponding to seasonal rainfall patterns; high population growth rates – ~3.6% per year – that in combination with high poverty levels reduce capacity to cope with climate hazards; low per capita income; limited financial capacity to fund adaptation measures; weak and inadequate infrastructure; inadequate supply of clean water and sanitation facilities; and inadequate availability of health and medical services. Floods and droughts have the greatest impacts on local communities as well as socio-economic sectors – particularly the agriculture sector. Other predicted socio-economic impacts will result in the reduction of: national security; the life-span and durability of infrastructure; hydropower production; human health; and ecosystem integrity, and thus natural capital. Climate change is expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. These include the poor, people living with disability and HIV/AIDS, youth and children – orphans in particular – the elderly, refugees, and marginalized communities. Current and future impacts of climate change, therefore, make adaptation urgent. Without adaptation, the negative effects of climate change will undermine years of development assistance and asset accumulation in Uganda. Effective adaptation planning – in the context of this project and in particular for an increase in intensity and frequency of droughts, floods, and severe storms requires: improved climate monitoring and early warning systems; reduced vulnerability of people, livelihoods, physical assets, and watersheds to the adverse effects of climate change, through improved storage and reduced land degradation; and strengthening institutional capacities for effective climate change Adaptation.
The Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) – Component 2.2 was a vital initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Water and Environment, designed to address pressing water supply and sanitation challenges in eight rapidly growing towns across Uganda. By focusing on both new infrastructure development and the rehabilitation and expansion of existing systems, WMDP significantly improved access to clean water and sanitation services, enhanced public health, and contributed to the long-term sustainability of water resources in these critical urban centers. SUMMARY OF THE RAP REPORT FOR KALIRO NAMUNGALWE The Government of Uganda secured financing from the International Development Association (The World Bank) to implement the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) is a follow on from the Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) and is being implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment, Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Department (Small Towns and Rural Growth Centres) together with National Water & Sewerage Corporation (large towns). The project will focus on; improving access to water supply and sanitation services in urban, small town and rural areas including refugee hosting communities in the country; improving water resources management; and Institutional strengthening to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable water resources management in Uganda. One of the beneficiaries under IWMDP is Kaliro-Namungalwe cluster towns located in Iganga & Kaliro Districts respectively. The benefiting centers are; towns of Iganga and Kaliro and rural growth centers and subcounties of Nakalama, Namungalwe, Nambale and Nabitende in Iganga District, whereas the benefiting trading centres in Kaliro district include Silver ward, Kigulu village, Bugumba, Nabikote, Namungalwe, Nasuti, Nambale, Naibiri and Nabitende. The Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) has been developed for Kaliro-Namungalwe Town Water Supply and Sanitation System and explores the resettlement strategies including entitlement matrix and implementation arrangements that would mitigate adverse socio-economic impacts and grievances; and the strategies to mitigate adverse impacts and grievances. SUMMARY OF THE ESIA REPORT FOR NAMASALE The Government of Uganda secured financing from the International Development Association (The World Bank) to implement the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) is a follow on from the Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) and is being implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment, Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Department (Small Towns and Rural Growth Centres) together with National Water & Sewerage Corporation (large towns). The project will focus on; improving access to water supply and sanitation services in urban, small town and rural areas including refugee hosting communities in the country; improving water resources management; and Institutional strengthening to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable water resources management in Uganda. One of the beneficiaries under IWMDP is Namasale town in Amolatar District. The benefiting centers are; parishes of Kayago, Wabinua and Aweipeko with 20 villages. The Environment and Social Impact assessment (ESIA) has been developed for Namasale Town Water Supply and Sanitation System and explores the likely impacts of the proposed project on the biophysical and social-economic environment hence ensuring promotion of environmental and social sustainability through identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation measures proposed. KALIRO-NAMUNGALWE ESIA FINAL APPROVED BY WORLD BANK The Government of Uganda secured financing from the International Development Association (The World Bank) to implement the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) is a follow on from the Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) is being implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment, Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Department (Small Towns and Rural Growth Centres) together with National Water & Sewerage Corporation (large towns). The project will focus on; improving access to water supply and sanitation services in urban, small town and rural areas including refugee hosting communities in the country; improving water resources management; and Institutional strengthening to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable water resources management in Uganda. One of the beneficiaries under IWMDP is Kaliro-Namungalwe cluster towns located in Iganga & Kaliro District. The benefiting centers are; towns of Iganga and Kaliro and rural growth centers and subcounties of Nakalama, Namungalwe, Nambale and Nabitende in Iganga District, whereas the benefiting trading centres in Kaliro district include Silver ward, Kigulu village, Bugumba, Nabikote, Namungalwe, Nasuti, Nambale, Naibiri and Nabitende. The Environment and Social Impact assessment (ESIA) has been developed for Kaliro-Namungalwe Town Water Supply and Sanitation System and explores the likely impacts of the proposed project on the biophysical and social-economic environment hence ensuring promotion of environmental and social sustainability through identifying and implementing appropriate mitigation measures proposed. FINAL RESETTLEMENT PLAN FOR NAMASALE TOWN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SYSTEM IN AMOLATAR DISTRICT The Government of Uganda secured financing from the International Development Association (The World Bank) to implement the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The proposed Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) is a follow on from the Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) and will be implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment, Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Department (Small Towns and Rural Growth Centres) together with National Water & Sewerage Corporation (large towns). The project will focus on; improving access to water supply and sanitation services in urban, small town and rural areas including refugee hosting communities in the country; improving water resources management; and Institutional strengthening to ensure improved service delivery and sustainable water resources management in Uganda. The Final Resettlement Plan for Namasale Town Water Supply and Sanitation System in Amolatar District has been finalised and is now ready for use. The RAP will guide the implementation of the corrective construction works for Namasale small towns’ water supply and sanitation systems project. This Report also provides guidelines to stakeholders participating in the mitigation, including rehabilitation/resettlement operations in order to ensure that the project affected persons (PAPs) are not impoverished by the adverse social impacts of the project. Mbale & Small Towns (Busolwe-Kadama-Tirinyi-Kibuku-Butaleja-Budaka) ESIA Final Approved by RSA Uganda Government has requested funds from the World Bank for implementing the Uganda Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). The IWMDP was developed under the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) as an integrated water resource management and development project with objectives of improving integrated water resources planning, management and development; and access to water and sanitation services in priority urban areas and rural growth centers. It is believed that the project will contribute to higher level goals of sustaining natural resources, improving service delivery,and increasing economic productivity. Part of the IWMDP funds is intended to be applied towards Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Mbale NWSC service area and neighbouring small towns and rural growth centres of Busolwe, Kadama, Tirinyi, Kibuku, Butaleja and Budaka. National Water & Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is the implementing agency in Mbale Municipality while MWE through the Directorate of Water Development (DWD) is directly in charge with the small towns.Piped water will be extended from the NWSC Mbale Service Area to the neighbouring small towns and rural growth centres. The NWSC was established as a government parastatal organisation in 1972 to develop, operate, and maintain water supply and sewerage services in urban areas of Uganda. Final ESMF IWMDP-March 2018-Approved by Bank’s RSA The proposed Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (IWMDP-P163782) is a follow-on from the Water Management and Development Project (WMDP-P123204) and will be implemented by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment. The proposed project’s development objective (PDO) is to improve access to water supply and sanitation services, and strengthen the capacity for water resources management in project targeted areas.
The Joint Water and Environment Sector Support Programme (JWESSP) was a comprehensive and strategic initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Water and Environment, spanning from 2013 to 2018. This programme represented a significant step towards achieving sustainable management of Uganda’s water and environmental resources, contributing directly to the country’s national development goals, including poverty eradication, improved health, and socio-economic transformation. JWESSP was designed as a sector-wide approach, fostering strong collaboration among government entities, development partners, and local communities to deliver integrated water and environmental services across the nation. Key Objectives and Achievements: JWESSP focused on several critical areas, yielding substantial positive impacts across the water and environment sector: Improved Access to Safe Water: The programme significantly contributed to increasing access to safe and clean water sources in both rural and urban areas. This involved the construction and rehabilitation of boreholes, protected springs, piped water systems, and rainwater harvesting facilities, directly improving the health and well-being of millions of Ugandans. Achieved an increase in national safe water coverage. Reduced incidence of waterborne diseases in targeted communities. Example Achievement: Construction of [Number] new boreholes in [Specific Regions/Districts]. Enhanced Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion: Complementing water supply efforts, JWESSP invested heavily in promoting improved sanitation and hygiene practices. This included the construction of improved latrines in schools and public places, and extensive community sensitization campaigns on sanitation ladder principles, handwashing, and safe waste disposal. Increased household latrine coverage and improved hygiene behaviors. Improved sanitation facilities in hundreds of schools. Example Achievement: Over [Number] communities declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Sustainable Water Resources Management: A core component of JWESSP was strengthening the sustainable management of Uganda’s vital water resources. This involved developing and implementing Catchment Management Plans, monitoring water quality and quantity, and strengthening regulatory frameworks for water abstraction and pollution control. Establishment and operationalization of [Number] Water Management Zones/Catchment Management Organizations. Improved data collection and analysis for informed water resource planning. Example Achievement: Development of the [Specific Catchment Name] Catchment Management Plan. Environmental Management and Restoration: The programme made significant strides in environmental protection, conservation, and restoration. This included initiatives in wetland restoration, sustainable land management practices, afforestation and re-afforestation efforts, and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. Rehabilitation of [Number] hectares of degraded wetlands. Tree planting campaigns across various districts. Example Achievement: Development of [Specific Policy/Guideline] for sustainable environmental management. Strengthened Sector Coordination and Capacity Building: JWESSP played a crucial role in enhancing the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Water and Environment and local governments. This involved training staff, improving planning and monitoring systems, and fostering better coordination among all sector stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Improved inter-agency collaboration within the water and environment sector. Enhanced technical skills of MWE staff and local government officials. Example Achievement: Development of the [Specific Reporting System/Framework] for sector performance monitoring. Impact and Legacy: The JWESSP significantly contributed to the achievements outlined in Uganda’s National Development Plans during its operational period. Its integrated approach led to more holistic and sustainable interventions in water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and environmental management. The programme laid a robust foundation for subsequent sector interventions and policies, leaving a lasting legacy of improved infrastructure, strengthened capacity, and a heightened awareness of sustainable water and environmental resource management among Ugandans. The lessons learned from JWESSP continue to inform ongoing and future projects within the Ministry of Water and Environment, ensuring a continuous commitment to a water-secure and environmentally sustainable Uganda.
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The IFPA-CD project development objective is to to improve sustainable management of forests and protected areas and increase benefits to communities from forests in target landscapes that include Albertine Rift, the refugee hosting areas of West Nile Region and Lamwo District. The project has four components: Improved management of protected areas; Increased revenues and jobs from forests and wildlife protected areas; Improved landscape management in refugee-hosting areas; and Project management and monitoring.
Introduction The Government of Uganda (GOU) has received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the development of the Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s watersheds project (SACRiAC). The Project’s Executing Agency, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is responsible for the overall implementation and management of the Project. The project (SACRiAC) objective is to build adaptive capacity of rural communities and reduce their vulnerability to climate change and improve rural livelihoods and food security through integrated watershed management, climate-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture. SACRiAC will be implemented in Bukedea, Sironko, Kapchorwa, and Bulambuli districts, within the Awoja catchment downstream of the sub-catchments of Komirya, Sironko, Simu-sisi, Muyembe, and Sipi. It will be implemented, with focus on catchment management and improving rural livelihood. Background Uganda’s economy and local communities are vulnerable to climate change and variability as a result of several compounding factors: heavy reliance on natural resources, particularly within the agricultural sector; dependence on rain-fed agriculture; close linkages between agriculture performance and climatic changes – with the gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation rates closely corresponding to seasonal rainfall patterns; high population growth rates – ~3.6% per year – that in combination with high poverty levels reduce capacity to cope with climate hazards; low per capita income; limited financial capacity to fund adaptation measures; weak and inadequate infrastructure; inadequate supply of clean water and sanitation facilities; and inadequate availability of health and medical services. Floods and droughts have the greatest impacts on local communities as well as socio-economic sectors – particularly the agriculture sector. Other predicted socio-economic impacts will result in the reduction of: national security; the life-span and durability of infrastructure; hydropower production; human health; and ecosystem integrity, and thus natural capital. Climate change is expected to disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. These include the poor, people living with disability and HIV/AIDS, youth and children – orphans in particular – the elderly, refugees, and marginalized communities. Current and future impacts of climate change, therefore, make adaptation urgent. Without adaptation, the negative effects of climate change will undermine years of development assistance and asset accumulation in Uganda. Effective adaptation planning – in the context of this project and in particular for an increase in intensity and frequency of droughts, floods, and severe storms requires: improved climate monitoring and early warning systems; reduced vulnerability of people, livelihoods, physical assets, and watersheds to the adverse effects of climate change, through improved storage and reduced land degradation; and strengthening institutional capacities for effective climate change Adaptation.
The Water Management and Development Project (WMDP) – Component 2.2 was a vital...
The Joint Water and Environment Sector Support Programme (JWESSP) was a comprehe...
The IFPA-CD project development objective is to to improve sustainable managemen...
The Ministry of Water and Environment is committed to avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse environmental and social impacts associated with its projects, as well as adopting a gender-sensitive and gender-equitable approach for all its projects.
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