CC DARE in Uganda
Country status in brief
Uganda is signatory to the UNFCCC. The Government of Uganda endorsed the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) in 2007.
CC DARE mission
A CC DARE scoping mission was undertaken from April 21st – 25th 2008. A two day stakeholder consultation was held with a broad representation of climate adaptation actors.
Agenda
Climate Change Convention
CC DARE Overview
Structure and Purpose of Meetings
Planning, Energy, Infrastructure and Transportation
Water, Sanitation and Health
Capacity Building and Education
List of Participants
Proposals submitted
Following the scoping mission, a total of seven proposals were received from a range of governmental and non-governmental organisations. Proposals were based on issues including afforestation schemes to reduce land degradation; research into crop diversification; educational programmes for schools; and an investigation into the merits and drawbacks of payments for environmental services (PES).
Projects selected
After careful consideration four proposals from the following three institutions were approved for support:
Contact Persons
UNFCCC National Climate Change Focal Point:
Mr. Philip Gwage, pgwage@gmail.com
CC DARE anchor persons for Uganda:
UNFCCC National Climate Change Focal Point:
Mr. Philip Gwage, pgwage@googlemail.com
CC DARE anchor persons for Uganda:
Bubu Jallow Bubu.jallow@unep.org
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