Bio-diversity

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.

Uganda