Partnering for forests in Uganda

About this project

The Partnering for Forests in Uganda programme contributes to the implementation of Sector 1.1 - Promoting a sustainable environment and natural resources management; Specific Objective 1.1.2. ¿Promoting a sustainable development of the forestry sector in Uganda¿ of the priority ¿Green and Climate Transition¿ of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027. The action is based on the extensive experience of the European Union in the forestry sector, in particular the 15 years¿ experience in supporting the country to develop a commercial forestry sector. The action aims at tackling the roots causes of deforestation in Uganda while promoting reforestation and sustainable economic development in an integrated and comprehensive manner by focusing on the following key areas of work:1.        To increase inclusive investments and decent job opportunities for women and men in sustainable forestry and forest-based value chains;2.        To increase forest cover by both decreasing deforestation & forest degradation and promoting forest restoration and community support to preservation efforts;3.        To enhance effectiveness of forest resources governance, protection and management.  The implementation of the programme will be closely aligned to the roll-out of the Forest Partnership to be signed between the European Union and the Government of Uganda.&…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Uganda

Sectors

Forestry development

Focus

Biodiversity · Main focusGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Main focusDesertification · Also contributes

Places

UG - Uganda

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2023-ACT-61324.

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