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EMLI ANNUAL REPORT 2018
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EMLI. 2018. Annual Report: Catalyzing Action for Green Growth, Environmental
Management for Livelihood Improvement Bwaise Facility
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EMLI works with others to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities by empowering communities formulate and implement development plans and programmes through application of rigorous knowledge to inform, advocate and lobby for sound environmentally friendly policies based on a community centered approach.
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Acronyms
AGM Annual General Meeting
CAN-U Climate Action Network-Uganda
CCA Climate Change Adaptation
COP Conference of Parties
CSO Civil Society Organizations
EMLI Environmental Management for Livelihood Improvement Bwaise Facility
ENRCSO Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organizations
GEF Global Environment Facility
GGDS Green Growth Development Strategy
HH House Hold
IGGPR Inclusive Green Growth for Poverty Reduction
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
KACAG Kawempe Community Actors’ Group
KEFA Kikyusa Environmental Farmers Association
KICSON Kitara Civil Society Organizations Network
KYPA Kazo Youth Players’ Association
MEAs Multilateral Environment Agreements
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
NAPs National Adaptation Plans
NDC Nationally Determined Contributions
NEMA National Environment Management Authority
NGO Non-Governmental Organization
NRM Natural Resources Management
PES Payment for Ecosystem Services
RICE-WN Rural Initiative for Community Empowerment-West Nile
SDG Sustainable Development Goals
SGP Small Grants Programme
ToRs Terms of Reference
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UYDNET Uganda Youth at Risk Development Network
WWF-UCO World wide Fund for Nature-Uganda Country Office
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Table of Contents Achievements (2018 IN Figures) ................................................................................................ 7
Message from the Chairperson Board ........................................................................................ 8
Foreword from the Executive Office ........................................................................................... 9
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................10
Thematic Area I: Climate Change Programme ..........................................................................10
1. Climate Change Programme Performance highlight .................................................................. 10
1.1 Influencing policy making for climate change adaptation (CCA) ............................................ 10
1.2 Advocating for joint implementation of NDC and SDGs .......................................................... 11
1.3 Developed a training manual and a discussion paper on domestic adaptation in Uganda 11
1.4 Enhanced the actors understanding of Climate Change Adaptation concepts.................... 12
1.5 Coordinating CSOs for engagement in the Joint Sector Review of the Ministry of Water
and Environment .................................................................................................................................. 12
1.6 Enhanced the capacity of CSOs and Non State Actors to advocate for Green Growth in
context of Natural Resources Management, Job creation and Livelihood .................................. 13
1.6 Participation at UNFCCC COP 24 .............................................................................................. 14
1.7 Explored ways in which indigenous knowledge can inform international responses to
climate change effects ......................................................................................................................... 14
1.8 Promoted access to water in selected communities of Luweero district ............................... 14
Thematic Area II: Environmental Governance Programme........................................................14
2. Environmental Governance Programme Performance highlight .............................................. 14
2.1 Promoting Environmental Governance in Uganda ................................................................... 14
2.2 Scaling up state and non-state actors Engagement on ENR Management in Uganda ...... 15
2.3 Strengthening Natural Resources Governance in Uganda ..................................................... 16
2.4 Advocated for effective stakeholder engagement in Payment for Ecosystems Services .. 16
2.5 Contributed to CSO Input to the review of industrial waste regulations ................................ 16
Thematic Area III: Ecosystems and Environment Management Programme .............................17
3. Ecosystems and Environment Management Programme Performance highlight ................. 17
3.1 Commemoration of the World Forest Day and World Wetlands Day .................................... 17
3.2 Promoting alternatives to kaveera .............................................................................................. 17
Thematic Area IV: Chemicals and Waste Programme...............................................................18
4. Chemical and Waste Programme Performance highlight ......................................................... 18
4.1 Awareness raising on the risks of chemical and waste pollution ........................................... 18
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Thematic Area V: Livelihood Programme ..................................................................................19
5. Livelihood Programme Performance highlight ............................................................................ 19
5.1 Diversifying livelihood options in Kampala city ......................................................................... 19
Thematic Area VI: Membership and Organizational Development.............................................20
6.1 Staff Capacity Enhancement ....................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Board meetings .............................................................................................................................. 20
6.3 Annual General Meeting ............................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Outreach ......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.5 Challenges faced ........................................................................................................................... 21
6.6 Lessons learned............................................................................................................................. 21
6.7 EMLI Donors and Partners in the Year 2018 ............................................................................ 22
6.8 EMLI Member Organizations ....................................................................................................... 22
7. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for Year 2018 .......................................23
7.1 Statement of Financial Position At 31 December 2018 ........................................................... 25
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Vision:
An empowered,
healthy and self-
sustaining community
that focuses on forms
and processes of
sustainable
development and
meets the needs of
the most vulnerable
Principles:
• Gender
sensitivity
• Environmental
Consciousness
• Neutrality
• Transparency
• Accountability
Mission:
To improve the
standards of
living of the
most vulnerable
people by
ensuring
sustainable
livelihood
CORE PROGRAMMES
1. Climate Change
2. Environmental Governance
3. Ecosystems and
Environment Management
4. Chemicals and Waste
5. Livelihood
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Achievements (2018 IN Figures)
89 Peoples’
capacity built in Climate Change Adaptation and Green Growth
130 Peoples’
awareness raised on general environment management.
2 Radio Talk shows
3Policy Briefs
2 Discussion papers
275
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Message from the Chairperson Board The Year 2018 was exciting to me especially working with EMLI as the Chair-Board of Advisors. It
is my pleasure to present to you this Annual report which gives an account of how EMLI has
performed in 2018.
Chairing EMLI Board has been a privilege and working with my Colleagues as we witnessed all the
progress made by the Secretariat. On behalf of the Board, I thank the Secretariat with the
Stewardship of the Deputy Executive Director for their tireless effort to ensure proper natural
resources management and sustainable development
The achievements during the year as highlighted in the report demonstrate EMLI’s continued support
and commitment to work and complement Government Plans, Programmes and Processes.
The report also highlights some challenges encountered during the Year 2018, with the dwindling
funding base as the outstanding, however we are working to see how to overcome such challenges
working with our existing partners in Networks to mobilize and leverage resources.
I lastly extend my unreserved appreciation to our donors and development partners for the financial,
technical and moral support which led to our achievements in 2018. The continued strategic
partnerships with various stakeholders including government ministries departments and agencies
has enabled us to influence policy as well as improving the lives of the most vulnerable people in
communities.
Justine Jjumba Namaalwa (PhD)
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Foreword from the Executive Office This Annual report comes to share with you EMLI’s work for the year 2018 with a special focus on
‘Catalyzing actions for green growth in Uganda. The concept of green growth is increasingly
gaining traction globally and nationally in response to addressing development challenges posed by
environmental degradation, climate change impacts, and natural resource depletion.
Government of Uganda formulated the Green Growth Development Strategy (GGDS) 2017/18 –
2030/31 aimed at catalyzing economic growth through the efficient use of the country’s natural,
human, and physical capital in an inclusive manner along a low emissions development pathway.
We note that forest coverage has declined to 11 percent in 2015 from 24 percent in 1990. NEMA
estimates the cost of deforestation and land degradation at 17 percent of GDP equivalent to USD
625m annually. EMLI having been part of the team that developed the Strategy, implemented
activities to actualize the implementation of the Strategy taking into consideration the green growth
concept while engaging the various stake holders including private sector representatives.
During the year 2018, EMLI encountered a number of challenges ranging from financial to
operational. We note that a total of UGX 226,753,297 was mobilized; this represents a 52% of the
total budget of UGX 430,936,000. Consequently, the funds mobilized represent a 5% decrease as
compared to resources mobilized in 2017. This discrepancy is attributed to the change in donor
priorities and the limited capacity of staff to mobilize resources.
While we faced such challenges, EMLI registered some strides especially in advancing the
sustainable development agenda in the country. In this report, you will read about the activities
implemented under the Inclusive Green Growth Poverty Reduction Project by UNDP, Scaling up
state and Non State Actors Engagement on ENR Management in Uganda inter-alia. These
examples are not isolated but rather make up an ever-accelerating national movement to sustainably
manage and protect the environment.
The achievements are attributed to strong and strategic direction from the Advisory Board and
partnerships with Donors, partners and relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
In conclusion, we are indebted for the technical and financial support from our partners and donors
that has moved us all this far.
Robert Bakiika
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INTRODUCTION
The report highlights the interventions that were implemented in 2018 under the five key thematic
areas as per the annual work plan and budget for the year 2018. These were implemented with
funding and support from various donors and partners including WWF-UCO; GEF/SGP/UNDP;
NEMA, Environmental Alert and off budget support like membership and remittance gained from
consultancies.
Thematic Area I: Climate Change Programme EMLI-Climate Change Programme aims at reducing vulnerability and building resilience to
impacts of climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing access to climate
finance.
1. Climate Change Programme Performance highlight
1.1 Influencing policy making for climate change adaptation (CCA) EMLI received support from WWF-UCO to implement a 3 year Africa Adaptation Initiative Project
(2018-2020) which commenced with the launch on May 31, 2018. The project is aimed at
strengthening the capacity of non-state actors especially the vulnerable communities on
enhancing action for climate change adaptation. The project is implemented at national level and
at regional within the CSO Hubs of the Albertine Graben.
Contributing to the NDC Partnership Plan for Uganda
Uganda developed the NDC
Partnership Plan whereby 11
priority areas were elaborated
for support. This Partnership
Plan was signed off at the High
Level engagement with various
key stakeholders including
Development Partners inter-
alia. It is envisaged to help in
mobilizing resources for
implementation of NDC
priorities. The Partnership Plan
provides opportunity for all
stakeholders to contribute to
the implementation process of
the NDC. In that vein, EMLI
with support from WWF-UCO contributed to output 4.1 on Communication, knowledge
management and Outreach strategies on Climate, NDC Actions, Adaptation, Green Growth and
SDGs commitments. Following this, a training manual on climate change adaptation and
discussion paper on domestic adaptation financing in Uganda were developed; 2 training
workshops for CSOs on understanding climate change adaptation were held and a strategic
EMLI-Chairperson Board of Advisors making a statement
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engagement for legislators and policy makers on linking NDC, NAPs and Climate Change Bill
were supported.
1.2 Advocating for joint implementation of NDC and SDGs EMLI in collaboration with the Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change engaged policy makers
on July 31, 2018 at Parliament of Uganda on bridging NDC; NAPs and the Climate Change Bill.
Participants during the break-fast Dialogue on NDC, SDGs and Climate Change Bill
It was noted that SDGs and climate actions embedded in NDCs are largely implemented under
separate tracks despite their strong connections; these two agendas can be jointly implemented
despite their distinct histories, community of actors and policy dynamics. Among the key pre-
requisites shared for joint action include: clear institutional coordination with clearly identified
roles; building a long term vision for both Agendas for a consistent approach; integration of both
Agendas in national planning frameworks to ensure reconciliation of differing goals such as
poverty reduction and carbon neutrality; existence of mutually reinforcing monitoring and reporting
frameworks that integrate the reporting on both Agendas.
1.3 Developed a training manual and a discussion paper on domestic adaptation
in Uganda As part of the effort to influence policy advocacy under Climate Change Adaptation, EMLI
undertook 2 studies that is; 1) developed a training manual on climate change aimed at
generating knowledge and promote understanding of climate change adaptation whilst facilitating
the application of knowledge at all levels and 2) a discussion paper on domestic adaptation
financing in Uganda to initiate a conversation on the current opportunities, constraints and future
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prospects of adaptation finance in Uganda. A total of 8 training modules were developed and
envisaged to inform regional consultations as well as trainings on Climate Change Adaptation in
Uganda. Consequently, the discussion paper recommended the need for review and amendment
of the financial policy and legal frameworks to capture provisions of climate finance in view of a
standalone National Climate Change Fund to act as a vehicle for mobilizing resources for climate
actions.
1.4 Enhanced the actors understanding of Climate Change Adaptation concepts In a bid to improve policy advocacy on Climate Change Adaptation, EMLI in collaboration with the
regional hubs of the Albertine
graben i.e. RICE-WN,
KICSON and KIIMA FOODs
with support from WWF-UCO
conducted two training
workshops in Arua and Fort
Portal representing the
Northern, Mid and Southern
Hubs.
A total number of 55
participants (14 Females and
41 Males) were trained. It was
noted that CSOs involvement
in the National Adaptation
Planning process should start
by finding out how
communities are being affected by climate change, identify capacity gaps and how to bridge them,
mobilize resources and later popularize the NAP process which is supposed to be implemented
by 2020. These and more emerging advocacy issues will be prioritized for future engagements
on Climate Change Adaptation
1.5 Coordinating CSOs for engagement in the Joint Sector Review of the Ministry
of Water and Environment EMLI under the auspices of the ENRCSO Network coordinated members of the Weather, Climate
and Climate Change Thematic Working Group to assess the implementation of agreed
undertakings for the year 2017/18 in terms of associated challenges, opportunities and
recommendations. The outcomes were synthesized to generate the CSO Position paper that was
presented during the Joint Sector Review of the Ministry of Water and Environment from 18-20,
September 2018 at Speke Resort Munyonyo for consideration into the Annual undertakings and
agreed actions for FY 2018/19.
Cross section of participants at the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Workshop in Arua
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1.6 Enhanced the capacity of CSOs and Non State Actors to advocate for Green
Growth in context of Natural Resources Management, Job creation and
Livelihood EMLI under the ENRCSO Network with financial support from UNDP/MWE implemented sub
activity 3 of the IGGPR on supporting CSOs to engage in issue (NRM, Job creation, livelihood)
based advocacy at national, local and sub-regional levels. To this effect, EMLI developed an
issues paper titled ‘‘Towards effective Natural Resource Management, Green Jobs Creation
and Sustainable Livelihoods from Green Growth Urban Solid Waste Management” taking
into consideration the draft National Urban Solid Waste Management Policy and Green Jobs
Strategy. In addition, a total number of 34 (23 males and 11 females) participants representing
ENRCSO Network members, MDAs, Media, CSO Regional Hub representatives inter-alia were
convened for an advocacy meeting at Royal Suites Bugoloobi on Wednesday November 21, 2018
to review the issues paper and prioritize advocacy issues for further engagement. Among the key
issues prioritized included: the need to support continuous capacity building of individuals and
institutions in green growth conceptualization across the value chain; expedite green public
procurement policy; adherence to occupational safety and standards; expedite valuation of
natural capital accounting to determine true value of ENR; holistic implementation of GGDS and
linkages between Green Jobs, SCP and Switch Africa green projects; fast track the development
of PES as enshrined in the National Environment Act and Climate Change Policy to facilitate
implementation of green initiatives.
Additionally, EMLI screened a documentary highlighting how to earn a livelihood as well as
secretly saving the environment. It portrays how different people have turned waste into business
through sorting and selling plastics to recycling Companies in Kiteezi Land Fill.
Please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP78jGtGydI
Catalyzing action for transition to green growth with a focus on sustainable natural
resources management, Job creation and livelihood
EMLI in collaboration with the ENRCSO Network conducted a dialogue on green growth which
stimulated discussion, exchange of information and collaboration between actors and policy
makers involved in green growth in context of natural resources management, Job creation and
livelihood. The dialogue raised awareness on policy approaches and practices tackling green
growth and identified policy approaches targeted for green growth transition.
Rallying CSOs and other Non-State Actors for global action on Climate Change
Underscoring the role civil society, the private sector, indigenous peoples and local communities
can play in supporting the implementation of climate actions especially building resilience, EMLI
in collaboration with other partners under the auspices of ENRCSO and CAN-Uganda convened
a national dialogue aimed at sharing, deliberating and developing key demands for enhancing
climate action at national and global level. The dialogue was attended by 149 (45 Females and
104 Males) participants. The dialogue facilitated the development of the CSO position statement
which was presented during the 14th National Climate Change Forum of the Ministry of Water and
Environment in preparation for COP 24.
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1.6 Participation at UNFCCC COP 24
With support from WWF-UCO, ECOTRUST and PACJA, 2 EMLI staff members i.e. the Deputy
Executive Director and Programmes Assistant participated at COP 24 in Katowice, Poland. The
Conference took place from 3-14, December 2018 at the International Conference Centre (MCK)
Poland. One of the decisions made at the Conference was that the Adaptation Fund should serve
the Paris Agreement under the guidance of, and be accountable to, the CMA with respect to all
matters relating to the Paris Agreement, effective January 2019, and to exclusively serve the Paris
Agreement once the share of proceeds under Article 6, paragraph 4, becomes available.
1.7 Explored ways in which indigenous knowledge can inform international
responses to climate change effects
EMLI in partnership with Karamoja Development Forum, University of East Anglia and Makerere
University undertook a research in Karamoja from 10-19, October 2018, to explore ways in which
indigenous knowledge can inform international responses to the adverse effects of Climate Change
and natural resource extraction, specifically the research supported sustainable, equitable and
inclusive growth and development. Focus group interviews were conducted specifically with the
Tepeth community. Among the emerging issues raised for consideration to integrate indigenous
knowledge in the international response to climate change included the need for building knowledge
sharing platforms for local communities on climate change issues among others.
1.8 Promoted access to water in selected communities of Luweero district EMLI in partnership with Global Green Grants Fund (GGF) implemented a 6 months project in
Luweero district on climate resilience. The project intended to establish one institutional water supply
system in one selected community. In that pursuit, a meeting to engage stakeholders about past
GGF initiatives and prospective needs to be addressed by the new project while obtaining ground
information on how to ensure sustainability was held. The meeting recommended for the involvement
of the district officers especially the District engineer mainly on co-financing to help in excavating
and other stakeholders as well as beneficiary such as Luweero District Local Government, KEFA
and the community for the project sustainability. This was carried over to next year due to the late
consensus on co-financing.
Thematic Area II: Environmental Governance Programme EMLI-Environmental governance is shaped by policy and legal frameworks in Uganda. The
Programme aims at promoting and supporting the environmental basis for sustainable development
through promoting public policy dialogues on environment and natural resources.
2. Environmental Governance Programme Performance highlight
2.1 Promoting Environmental Governance in Uganda On April 25, 2018, EMLI with support from the CSO-Government Dialogue project and NEMA
convened a Dialogue on Environmental Governance at Mosa Court Apartments in Kampala. The
Dialogue aimed at raising awareness and catalyzing synergetic actions on the environment
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management in Uganda. The dialogue enhanced awareness amongst stakeholders on the status of
MEAs implementation in Uganda in addition to highlighting MEAs to which Uganda is a party. It
further underscored the need for a National environment platform so as to bring both state and non-
state actors to regularly dialogue on environment issues whilst identifying lasting solutions through
a holistic approach. The dialogue recommended for the need to strengthen coordination among
institutions and actors in MEAs related activities by facilitating inter-ministerial dialogues with
Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice and Constitutional Affairs, MEAs focal points and
stakeholders; Organize a meeting with police, national security organs and the president on
environment management in Uganda and ensure policy coherence in environment and natural
resources management.
Consequently, EMLI with support from NEMA and
UNDP developed a policy brief titled’ Multilateral
Environmental Agreements (MEAs)
implementation in Uganda: overview,
challenges and policy actions. The policy brief
highlighted the status of MEAs implementation,
challenges and policy recommendations for the
effective MEAs implementation in Uganda. Among
the key messages highlighted by the policy brief
included the need for coherence among MEAs
national focal points for compliance, enforcement
and effectiveness.
2.2 Scaling up state and non-state actors
Engagement on ENR Management in
Uganda Environmental governance is shaped by policy and
legal frameworks. In Uganda, the current
environment governance regime is shaped inter
alia by the National Management Environment
Policy, 1994, and the National Environment Act,
1995 which is currently under review. The Act is
reinforced by policies and laws which among
others include the National Land policy 2013,
National Agriculture Policy 2013, Uganda Wildlife
Policy 2014 and the National Climate Change Policy, 2015. The 2014, National State of Environment
report by NEMA identifies coordination as a key strategy to improve environmental management in
the country, specifically through establishment of a national environment platform. Building from the
already existing platforms, it was noted that there was no structure bringing all stakeholders to
discuss on environment issues under one platform, this culminated into the need to establish a
National Environment Platform. To this end EMLI developed ToRs on establishing the national
environment platform so as to initiate the process for its establishment. For more details follow this link http://bwaisefacility.org/userfilesbf/file/Multilateral%20Agreements%20MEAs.pdf
EMLI Policy Brief No 1-Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) Implementation in Uganda: Over view, Challenges and Policy Actions
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In that vein, EMLI in collaboration with NEMA conducted several consultations with IUCN, ENRCSO
Network members, Ministry of Water and Environment specifically the department of environment
affairs to solicit for input into the ToRs. These were intended to shape the structure of the intended
platform. From the consultations, NEMA through the Executive Director agreed to serve as the
secretariat of the platform for legitimacy.
2.3 Strengthening Natural Resources Governance in Uganda Uganda’s natural resources provide a unique opportunity to foster human and economic
development. However, the poor governance of these resources can erode the country’s ability to
utilize them sustainably. In that pursuit, EMLI provided inputs to the draft National Environment Bill.
The main issues pushed for by EMLI were the need to operationalize the National Environment Fund
and create a window for public and private funding to support environment related work as well as
research in the fields of environment. Additionally, EMLI participated in the review of the wetlands
Bill and Policy and pushed for strong penalties on wetland encroachers and industries that dispose
off waste water to wetlands.
2.4 Advocated for effective stakeholder engagement in Payment for Ecosystems
Services EMLI participated in the review of the Payment for Ecosystems Services (PES) guidelines that were
intended for the operationalization of Part five of the National Environment Bill, 2018. Noting the
importance of effective stakeholder participation in PES Schemes, EMLI developed a policy brief to
inform the guidelines on effective stakeholder engagement in the PES Scheme which informed a
section on stakeholder involvement in the draft guidelines.
Available at: http://bwaisefacility.org/posts.php#28.
Enhancing CSO and Private Sector role in environment management
Green economy being a path way to sustainable development, it is important for stakeholders to
understand their roles in advancing the green economy concept towards sustainable development.
EMLI with support from NEMA participated in a training workshop and presented on the role of CSOs
and the private sector in effective environment management. During the training, EMLI shared
information about the green growth concept and the role of CSOs in promoting green economy path
ways, among the key CSO roles shared included: being implementers of green growth strategies,
conveners of dialogues and networks that discuss environment issues to influence policies and
planning, and being innovators of green technologies through research and development.
Building from the identified roles, participants recommended the need for enhanced coordination
among institutions to advance the transition to a green economy in the country and promote
sustainable development through effective environment management
2.5 Contributed to CSO Input to the review of industrial waste regulations The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) circulated the draft regulations seeking
for inputs and comments from civil society organizations to enrich the draft industrial waste
regulations. It is against this background that EMLI in partnership with Pro-Biodiversity
Conservationists in Uganda (PROBICOU) convened a meeting that coordinated all civil society
organizations and provided concrete inputs and comments to the regulations. The meeting was
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convened on 19th /07/2018 at Kolping Hotel where a CSO position paper to the draft regulation was
developed.
Thematic Area III: Ecosystems and Environment Management
Programme Ecosystems and Environment Management Programme aims at empowering communities to
sustainably manage their environment and natural resources through initiatives such as awareness
raising and restoration of degraded ecosystems especially wetlands. This is to encourage
communities to wisely utilize their ecosystem whereas conserving them for future use.
3. Ecosystems and Environment Management Programme Performance highlight
3.1 Commemoration of the World Forest Day and World Wetlands Day EMLI commemorated the world forest day through a radio talk show on Tiger FM in Wakiso Nabweru
Sub County. In addition, EMLI joined others at Boma grounds in Arua on February 2, 2018 to
commemorate world wetlands day under the theme “wetlands for sustainable future” and the national
theme “restore wetlands restore hope”. EMLI exhibited handmade materials/ products of papyrus
and publications that sent out a message to the public on the need to conserve and protect wetlands.
Further still, EMLI developed a blog titled “Wetlands, the Fragile Ecosystems, Why we need to
protect them” Elaborating the advantages of wetlands, good practices as well as providing
recommendation on how to protect the wetlands. This can be accessed on http://emliuganda.blogspot.ug/2018/03/wetlands-fragile-ecosystems-why-we-need.html
Additionally, UYDNET convened public hearings on sensitizing people to save the environment as
well as planting trees in their area of locality. In pursuit of working with members, EMLI in
collaboration with Brighton Cares organized a community cleaning exercise within Nansana division
under the theme “Leave No one Behind”. This has encouraged people in the community to embrace
the principle of living in a clean and health environment.
3.2 Promoting alternatives to kaveera EMLI continued to promote
approaches that aim at attaining
sustainable development. In that
pursuit, EMLI was part of the
National organizing committee for
the World Environment Day
celebrations spearheaded by
NEMA. Under the theme “Beat
plastic pollution”, EMLI exhibited
and distributed plastic alternatives
such as mats and bags made from
used straws.
EMLI representative distributing alternatives to the Minister for Water
and Environment and Executive Director NEMA
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Thematic Area IV: Chemicals and Waste Programme EMLI-Chemicals and Waste programme aims at increasing capacity to environmentally sound
management of chemicals and hazardous waste.
4. Chemical and Waste Programme Performance highlight
4.1 Awareness raising on the risks of chemical and waste pollution Noting the dangers of chemicals to environment and human health, EMLI developed and
published a blog to raise awareness on pollution related risks to Women and Children. The blog
highlighted that women and children are most at risk due to frequent exposure and weak immune
system. The blog noted that, pollution is a serious threat to human health and its impacts have
already been manifested in real life.
For more details follow this link. http://emliuganda.blogspot.ug/2018/03/women-and-children-most-at-risk-
of.html
Improving social, economic and environment standards of miners in Uganda
Having undertaken a survey on the mercury related issues in mining sites of Buhweju district,
EMLI, raised awareness both to government and the general public on the alarming dangers of
gold mining in Uganda which has embraced the use of mercury and other hazardous chemicals
in the extraction of gold. This was through a policy brief titled “Impacts of small scale Gold
mining on the environment” with the aim of improving social, economic and environment
standards of miners and legal status in mining industry. The brief targeted mainly policy makers
and small scale gold miners and it is envisaged to provide stakeholders with information on how
to minimize the dangers of hazardous chemicals on human health and the general environment.
Raising awareness on Chemicals management in Uganda
Environmental Management for Livelihood Improvement Bwaise Facility (EMLI) signed an MOU
with NEMA on collaborative engagement for environment management and ensuring sustainable
development in Uganda. It’s against this background that a half day dialogue on sound
management of chemicals was convened on May 16th, 2018 at Kampala Kolping Hotel with
support from NEMA and UNDP so as to renew discussions aimed at forging synergy and
partnership across the field of chemicals management in Uganda. The dialogue raised awareness
on chemicals management and recommended for the need for a manufacture levy to spur safe
and effective disposal of chemical containers, open access of information on internationally
banned chemicals and further recommended that government should embrace the life-cycle
approach in chemicals management.
Additionally, a policy brief titled ”Promoting sound Management of Chemicals” was developed to
inform policy makers and the general public on the gaps in the chemicals industry as a way of
advancing recommendations from the chemicals dialogue. EMLI further provided inputs to the
draft guidelines on environmentally sound interim storage of mercury and mercury waste that was
sent from Minamata Secretariat as a follow up action from COP 1 for member countries.
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Engaging the general public on sound
management of chemicals
On 5th June 2018 EMLI held a radio talk
show on Radio one-Spectrum
programme so as to engage the general
public on sound management of
chemicals.
Some of the recommendations from the
Chemicals dialogue were shared so as to
enhance knowledge on chemical safety
and responsible handling and usage,
whilst encouraging synergetic action on
sound management of chemicals. During
the show, State Minister for Environment Hon.
Gorreti Kitutu was engaged on phone and affirmed that government values the health of the
people and therefore commits to ban kaveera use. She informed the public that the President has
stopped industries that produce non-recyclable materials and on that note the paper on the ban
of polythen bag was to be presented to cabinet for approval. The talk show recommended that
innovation fund should be given to youth to start up projects that promote plastic alternatives and
promote massive sensitization campaigns for mindset change as well as imposing a manufacture
levy to spur safe and effective disposal of chemical containers.
Thematic Area V: Livelihood Programme EMLI Livelihood Programme aims at harnessing natural capital for improved human well-being
through providing long term context-specific solutions to local communities that will improve
health, nutrition and food security and increase income, through a set of initiatives such as: micro-
grant support for families, seeds and tools for agricultural productivity, small nature-based
business assistance, and other programs that help households become self-sufficient. EMLI’s
Livelihood Programme is more skewed to activities implemented by members.
5. Livelihood Programme Performance highlight
5.1 Diversifying livelihood options in Kampala city KACAG deals in liquid soap making and sandal making as livelihood diversification options. They
sold approximately 2100 liters of liquid soap and some pairs of sandals. Further still, KACAG
sensitized communities about laws in regard to drug abuse, child trafficking as well as mobilizing
people with HIV to go for their medication. In the same vein, UYDNET engaged in bee keeping
as a livelihood diversification option hence produced and sold honey so as to generate additional
income to sustain Organization.
Additionally KYPA undertook some community development works including securing
scholarships for 3 primary pupils and 5 students for hands on training skills from AFFCAD. Three
of these successfully completed their learning and were awarded with machines that included a
computer set, a sewing machine and electrical gadgets for wiring.
Panelists during the radio talk show on Radio one
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Further still, KYPA started up an income generating business that deals in soft drinks to boost the
Association. KYPA applauds EMLI for the continuous engagement in the various engagements
that enlightened members in some of the issues especially at National level.
Thematic Area VI: Membership and Organizational Development
6.1 Staff Capacity Enhancement Noting that member’s needs are dynamic and largely dissimilar, the Secretariat of EMLI undertook
a capacity needs assessment of the membership so as to ably develop incentives and benefits
that meet the interests of the members. The assessment followed conventional practices of social
research with the assessment covering both the SWOT of institutional and individual levels so as
to ascertain needs including capacity related needs. Members’ needs were prioritized and
documented so as to inform EMLI’s future short and long term planning. EMLI undertook staff
performance appraisal as guided by the Guidelines developed in 2016. In a bid to build a strong
and dedicated staff base, EMLI conducted an in-house training to build the capacity of her staff
in computer handling, use and management including the use of different Applications such as
twitter and Skype.
6.2 Board meetings EMLI held 2 Board Meetings on May, 3 2018 and June, 14 2018 at Kolping Hotel Kampala. On
the agenda included the presentation of Budget and Plan of Work (2018) and presentation of
EMLI Management operational issues to the Board (i.e. Renewal of expired staff contracts and
Appointments and the draft sexual harassment prevention policy). The sexual harassment
prevention policy has already been approved by the Board.
6.3 Annual General Meeting The secretariat held its 9th Annual General Meeting on 14th June 2018 at Kolping Hotel Kampala.
The meeting was attended by EMLI Members and during the meeting audited financial report;
Annual Report 2017 and 2018 work plan were presented and approved.
6.4 Outreach Facebook - 7893 people reached from 45 posts.
Videos - 1 video uploaded with 6 views.
Blogs - 2 blogs
Twitter - 355 tweets, 116 retweets and 103 new followers
Flickr - 57 Photo stream pictures with 107 views.
Therefore, we have engaged a total of 8,109 people on all our online media platforms.
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6.5 Challenges faced
• Limited resources to undertake activities and support members to implement within their
jurisdictions
• Inadequate capacity to develop bankable projects
• Lack of a strategic plan and a comprehensive financial plan.
6.6 Lessons learned
By bringing together stakeholders from government, civil society organizations, academia, media, private sector inter-alia, EMLI created platforms and facilitated discussions through sharing ideas, information, knowledge, technology, innovations and lessons learned on various topics. For example the concepts of green economy and blue economy One of our major achievements was the initiation of a conversation on the current opportunities, constraints and future prospects of adaptation finance in Uganda. This was through a discussion paper developed that recommended the need for a standalone national climate change fund as a mechanism to mobilize resources for climate change actions implementation. Despite ratifying more than 150 Multilateral Environment Agreements (MEAs), the information in that regard was scanty and uncoordinated. Through EMLI’s engagements in collaboration with Ministry of Water and Environment specifically the Department of Environment Sector Support Services (DSSS) a compendium was developed highlighting all the ratified MEAs with their focal points. Additionally, a Coordination Unit for MEAs was established though still challenged with a number of issues.
A brief highlight on EMLI online updates (Twitter & Facebook)
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6.7 EMLI Donors and Partners in the Year 2018
Donor/Partner Initiative supported
ACODE, IUCN, ENRCSO,CAN-U,
National Dialogue on Climate Resilience and COP 24 Consultations
NEMA Scaling up state and non-state actors engagement on ENR in Uganda
WWF-UCO, RICE-WN, Kiima Foods, KICSON, CODEA
Africa Adaptation Initiatives
GEF/SGP/UNDP, MWE CSO-Government Dialogue UNDP,MWE,ENRCSO Inclusive Green Growth for Poverty Reduction PACJA,ECOTRUST, WWF-UCO
Participation at COP 24 in Katowice, Poland
GGF, Luweero DLG, KEFA
Promoting access to water in selected communities of Luweero district
6.8 EMLI Member Organizations EMLI acknowledges the collaboration with her members in the various engagements and efforts
towards environment Management in Uganda. Some of her members are shown in the table
below:
1. Uganda Youth at Risk Development Network (UYDNET) 2. Kawempe Community Actors Group (KACAG) 3. Kikyusa Environment Farmers Association (KEFA) 4. Kitambuza, Lutunda, Kanyanya Womens Association (KILUKWA) 5. Brighton cares 6. Kazo Youth Players Association (KYPA) 7. Kawooya Electronics 8. Kawempe Youth Initiative Development Association (KAYIDA) 9. Women and Children Action for Human Rights (WICAH) 10. St. Francis Bwaise III Youth Events Management 11. Kazooba Tukolerewamu Community Development Organization (KATCODO)
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7. Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for Year 2018
General Restricted Capital Total
Fund Fund Fund 2018
Schedule Ushs. Ushs. Ushs. Ushs.
INCOME
Grants -
235,045,314 -
235,045,314
Other incomes
81,497,460 - -
81,497,460
Transfer to capital fund (150,000) - 150,000 150,000
Total income 81,347,460
235,045,314 150,000 316,542,774
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE Institutional Support
Salaries and Wages
31,812,154 - -
31,812,154
Partnership activities
1,394,000 - -
1,394,000
Management costs
1,410,000 - -
1,410,000
Office rent
2,450,000 - -
2,450,000
Operating travel
1,001,500 - -
1,001,500
Supplies and services
2,890,000 - -
2,890,000
Direct operating costs
13,520,089 - -
13,520,089
Office cleaning and maintenance
1,181,500 - -
1,181,500
Utilities
515,000 - -
515,000
Membership and Organization development 23,316,717 - - 23,316,717 Prior year adjustment 17,530,686 - - 17,530,686
Staff welfare
2,007,000 - -
2,007,000
Total operation costs
99,028,146 - - 99,028,146
Project costs -
EMLI CSO Govt dialogue Project -
28,697,984 -
92,212,052
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Inclusive Green Growth – poverty reduction project - 30,348,400 -
5,000,000
Africa Adaption Initiative Project - 65,616,580 -
4,267,600 Engagement of Pastoral communities in NEMA Project Activities - 54,253,820 -
9,021,000
Access to safe water for multi-purpose use in Kikyusa - 16,539,000 -
8,646,301
UNDP Consultancy work - 46,187,113 -
20,561,400
Total project costs -
241,642,977
241,642,977
Depreciation - 3,325,715 3,325,715
Total Recurrent Expenditure 99,028,146
241,642,977
3,325,715 343,996,838
Surplus / (Deficit) for the year
(17,530,686)
(574,321)
(3,175,715) (21,280,722)
Fund balances 1 January 15,256,701
741,962 14,681,059 30,679,722 FUND BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER (2,273,985) 167,641
11,505,344 9,399,000
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7.1 Statement of Financial Position At 31 December 2018
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