Our Programmes

The organisation was born out of the need to contribute to environmental conservation and the protection of the human and land rights of poor and vulnerable communities affected by the EACOP oil project in Uganda.

Climate Justice Programme 01
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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Climate Justice

Uganda is among the African countries affected by the current impacts of climate change, which include rising temperatures, pests and diseases, water shortages, extreme weather events and loss of biodiversity. These impacts have caused a significant reduction in crop productivity, with the associated effects of reduced food and income security for vulnerable communities.

Therefore, the objective of this programme is to support and strengthen the knowledge and capacity of EACOP-affected communities to deal with climate change-related challenges by conducting research and community education on best practices in climate change mitigation, resilience and adaptation.

The programme also aims to create a platform for project-affected communities to engage with the government, the private sector, and religious and cultural institutions on the need to stop the drivers of climate change and the challenges they pose to both the environment and community livelihoods.

Within the Climate Justice programme

Civic Education

Through civic education, the Climate Justice programme equips EACOP-affected communities with knowledge of their rights and of the oil and gas projects that affect their land, livelihoods and environment.

It empowers communities to demand transparency and accountability in the management and use of oil resources, and to participate effectively at all levels of oil development through meaningful consultation and engagement.

Sustainable Development Programme 02
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Towards a Green Economy

Sustainable Development

Uganda is a developing, agricultural country where the majority of the population depends on natural resources for their livelihoods. It is therefore very important for local communities to understand and appreciate natural capital as a critical economic asset and a source of public benefits. This calls for a new focus on the economy, investment, capital and infrastructure, employment and skills, and on development that is socially and environmentally sustainable.

Therefore, the main objective of this programme is to support and strengthen local communities, local governments, district leaders, government leaders, cultural and religious leaders, and the private sector to develop and mainstream macro-economic policies that support the transition to a green economy, allowing reduced carbon emissions and pollution, enhanced energy and resource efficiency, and the prevention of the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Focus areas
Agriculture and Food Security

The emerging phenomenon of climate change has been recognised as a major threat to agriculture. The consequences of climate change that affect agriculture include rising temperatures, pests and diseases, water shortages, extreme weather events and loss of biodiversity. These reduce crop productivity, with the associated effects of reduced food and income security, and therefore increase the vulnerability of communities.

This focus area aims to contribute to the Government of Uganda's efforts on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) by strengthening the knowledge and capacity of national and district government institutions and communities, improving access to water for livestock and crops through water-for-production investments, and improving the resilience of agricultural production systems through community-based adaptation options.

It also brings together farmers and pastoralists to increase their access to quality seeds, tools, livestock breeds, and veterinary drugs and care, as well as to knowledge through training. Farmers are also supported to engage in commercial production, value addition and marketing, while traders and their associations are supported to access business and financial knowledge and services, as well as trade knowledge and standards.

Environmental Conservation

It is the primary role and responsibility of communities to protect the natural environment and the ecosystems from which they derive their livelihoods. The main objective is for communities to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse harmful trends, protecting both the ecosystem and community livelihoods for present and future generations.

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Land Rights for Women and Vulnerable Communities

Women, Youth and Girls

The oil and gas sector in Uganda is at a critical stage. The infrastructure includes well pads, flow lines, crude oil pipelines, central processing facilities, a refinery, base camps and access roads, among others. These facilities are being set up for four key projects: the Tilenga and Kingfisher projects (for the development of the fields and the production of crude oil), together with the Refinery and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline projects.

There is massive displacement of communities as the government and oil companies acquire land to construct this infrastructure. The ongoing land acquisition has continued to violate the land, human and environmental rights of women and vulnerable people in the affected communities.

Therefore, the main objective of this programme is to strengthen the land rights of women and vulnerable communities amid massive community displacement, land acquisition and compensation processes by the government and oil companies.

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