Katonga Wetlands Conservation Project
Community Eco-tourism project (interpretive canoe rides through one of Uganda?s extensive papyrus wetland systems). Promoting an intergrative management process for sustainable community development and biodiversity conservation. The project is managed by Katonga Wetlands Conservation Association a local CBO in the Central Western part of Uganda. The area has one of the richest collections of Wildlife such as the rare sitatunga, elephants and water-buck and various Bird species. The reserve is in a semi-arid area with a predominantly cattle keeping community.
Poaching, overgrazing, acaricide pollution, brick making and sustainable resource use amongst the communities threaten the wetland ecosystem. The GEF-focal area addressed is Biodiversity conservation and international waters through participatory community conservation. Activities include conservation education and community eco-tourism development as well as diversification of sources of income.
Poaching, overgrazing, acaricide pollution, brick making and sustainable resource use amongst the communities threaten the wetland ecosystem. The GEF-focal area addressed is Biodiversity conservation and international waters through participatory community conservation. Activities include conservation education and community eco-tourism development as well as diversification of sources of income.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Katonga Wetlands Conservation Association
Country:
Uganda
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 25,017.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 20,000.00
Project Number:
UGA/95/G52/001
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
100 % of the participation in the project is indigenous.
Notable Community Participation
Communities have been involved especially in the conservation education program.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Abu-baker S. Wandera
Phone:
+256772289162
Fax:
(256-41) 250851/344801
Email:
Mr. John Stephen Okuta
Phone:
+256772289163
Email:
Address
UNDP, PLOT 11 Yusuf Lule Road, P.O. Box 7184
Kampala
Kampala
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