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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.


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


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


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


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


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)


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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


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


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


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.


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


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.


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)


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)


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


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


7.1 Statement of Financial Position At 31 December 2018


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Documents

Final Annual Report 2018 Ver3 Annual Report.pdf · 1.1 Influencing policy making for climate change adaptation (CCA) EMLI received support from WWF-UCO to implement a 3 year Africa