Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Response
Achievements
The Integrated Action 2 Million Trees Initiative: MADF initiated the Integrated Action 2 Million Trees Initiative. Trees were planted in schools and at-risk communities, contributing to carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration.
Outputs: Over 2,000 trees planted in schools including at Worth A Haven Primary School in Kirembe Cell and at-risk communities within Kasese District.
Outcomes: Contribution to carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem restoration.
Impact: Enhanced environmental resilience.
Community Feedback: Positive response from schools and communities.
Achievements: Significant progress made in tree planting efforts.
Challenges: Limited resources for scaling up.
Recommendations: Seek additional funding and collaborations for expansion.
MADF staff together with Worth A Haven Nursery and Primary School learners showcasing the need for Action 2 Million Trees, with tree seedlings planted in the school compound.
Climate Education Promotion Initiative: Educational programs on climate change were conducted in schools and communities, reaching over 10,000 both learners and community members. Workshops and awareness campaigns aimed to educate individuals about climate change causes and impacts.
Outputs: Educational programs conducted in schools including at National Pillars Primary School in Katadoba Cell and outside school communities of Kasese District.
Outcomes: Increased awareness of climate change causes and impacts.
Impact: Adoption of sustainable practices.
Community Feedback: Positive response to educational workshops.
Achievements: Wide reach across schools and communities.
Challenges: Ensuring long-term behavior change.
Recommendations: Continued education and reinforcement of sustainable practices.
MADF staff supporting learners planting acacia tree in their school compound. While taking lead, Catherine a Primary four pupil said; My TREE, My LIFE as she put the tree seedling in the dug hole.
Community Clean-up Initiative: Community clean-up campaigns conducted quarterly, engaging over 1000 both volunteers and other community stakeholders contributing to improved environmental hygiene. MADF also participated in community clean-up activities from different areas of Kasese Municipality including during the Rwenzori Theluji biodiversity week.
Outputs: Removal of over 2 tons of waste pollution.
Outcomes: Improved cleanliness and community pride.
Impact: Enhanced environmental health.
Community Feedback: Appreciation for cleaner surroundings.
Achievements: Successful collaboration with local actors.
Challenges: Need for sustained efforts to prevent future pollution.
Recommendations: Regular clean-up campaigns to maintain cleanliness.
MADF staff in a light green apron with a sack for waste collection during the Rwenzori Theluji biodiversity week where Kasese town was cleaned in a call, “Make Kasese Municipality Clean”.
Sustainable Waste Management and Employment Opportunities Initiative: MADF implemented sustainable waste management strategies, focusing on recycling, composting, and waste reduction measures. These initiatives not only contributed to environmental conservation but also created employment opportunities for local residents.
Outputs: Recycling, composting, and waste reduction measures implemented.
Outcomes: Creation of local employment opportunities.
Impact: Improved waste management practices.
Community Feedback: Support for initiatives generating employment.
Achievements: Reduction in waste pollution and creation of income-generating activities.
Challenges: Scaling up waste management infrastructure.
Recommendations: Investment in sustainable waste management facilities.
With Woman Up Initiative a group of women and girls in Katadoba Cell, Central Division, whom MADF supports in recycling and livelihoods improvement. Turning environmental wastes into wealth.
Climate Café Jazz Initiative: MADF organized Climate Café Jazz events, funded partly by the Force of Nature, to raise awareness about climate change through music and cultural expression. Over 500 individuals, including men, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities (PWDs), participated in these events, fostering community engagement and dialogue on climate-related issues.
Outputs: Organization of Climate Café Jazz events.
Outcomes: Increased awareness through music and cultural activities.
Impact: Enhanced community engagement on climate-related issues.
Community Feedback: Positive reception to cultural events.
Achievements: Effective use of cultural platforms for awareness.
Challenges: Sustaining interest and participation.
Recommendations: Diversification of cultural activities to maintain engagement.
During one of the climate café jazz with participants including in attendance, young people to discuss & inform local climate actions.
Overall Challenges included limited resources for scaling up tree planting activities to meet ambitious targets, and also Weather-related challenges impacting the timing and success of tree planting initiatives.
General lessons learned included the importance of strategic partnerships and community engagement in scaling up environmental conservation efforts, and also need for diversification of funding sources to support long-term sustainability of tree planting initiatives among others.