Tag: water management

// 20.04.26

AidEnvironment’s participation in the 9th Uganda Water Week showcases learning, innovation, and impact

BACKGROUND  The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) marked another important milestone in Uganda’s journey toward sustainable water and environmental management with the 9th Uganda Water Week (UWEWK), the theme of which was “Water and Environment Resources for Inclusive Growth and Development.”  This edition of Uganda Water Week once again provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration in […]

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By Natividad
// 24.03.26

Water Approaches used in the Elgon Pamoja Partnership

AidEnvironment (AE) and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) have embarked on a transformative journey towards the sustainable management of water catchment, the environment and natural resources in the Mt Elgon landscape of Eastern Uganda. The project, Elgon Pamoja Partnership (Collective Action for Water, Environment and Natural Resources Conservation) in Uganda’s Elgon Landscape aims to foster environmental sustainability, drive positive socio-economic impact, […]

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By Natividad
// 08.01.26

Protecting Oxfam-ARC Yangani water supply system

As part of its Water Supply and Sanitation for Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Northern Uganda (WatSSUP) Programme, GIZ awarded AidEnvironment a grant to implement targeted interventions focused on protecting the Oxfam-ARC Yangani water supply system in Yumbe District. The refugee settlements and host communities will take the leading role in implementing the interventions. In collaboration with local leaders, […]

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By Natividad
// 29.12.25

Demonstration of soil and water conservation and afforestation practices for communities in Kabuyanda

  AidEnvironment was contracted by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) to support communities to implement soil and water conservation measures and afforestation initiatives across the Kyabaganda, Kyezo, and Mishumba micro-catchments. The project is called Supporting Communities in Micro-catchments around Kabuyanda Irrigation Scheme, part of the Irrigation for Climate Change Project (ICRP). Lasting for one year,  the contract focuses on […]

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By Natividad
// 30.09.25

Inception Workshop Highlights: Water Source Protection Project

AidEnvironment, with support from GIZ, and in collaboration with local authorities, humanitarian partners, and community representatives, convened an Inception Workshop in Yumbe District to launch the Water Source Protection Project for refugee and host communities. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to establish a shared vision for safeguarding water resources in Yumbe district, one of Uganda’s most water-stressed districts in […]

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By Natividad
// 13.05.25

Exchange Learning Inspires Sustainability in Lwakhakha Sub-Catchment 

April 2025 | Kapchorwa & Katakwi, Uganda   A recent exchange learning visit organized by AidEnvironment has sparked fresh insights among communities in the Lwakhakha sub-catchment, as part of the ongoing efforts under the World Bank-funded Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP). Hosted within Uganda’s Mpologoma Catchment, the visit brought together local government officials, leaders, and project beneficiaries for an […]

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By Natividad
// 03.02.25

2024 Annual Report

Looking back at 2024 We’re thrilled to present AidEnvironment’s 2024 Annual Report, a comprehensive overview of our work and impact over the past year. This report details our key achievements in research focused on deforestation-free supply chains and initiatives in water and landscape management powered by communities on the ground, among others. Explore our programs and learn about the impact […]

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By Natividad
// 15.05.24

Environment and Natural Resources Management Ordinances for IWRM

By Anne Kikundwa, Okot Brian, Lukwago Brian, AidEnvironment East Africa Office. At the core of integrated water resources management (IWRM) is the need for equitable, beneficial and sustainable use of water and environment resources. IWRM has been widely adopted by governments and both national and international organisations. AidEnvironment seeks to further its adoption. To achieve this, AidEnvironment engaged all stakeholders […]

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By Natividad
// 22.04.24

‘Rethinking Collective Actions & Innovative Solutions to Water, Environment and Climate Change Crisis’

The Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) is an event organized annually by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Water Resources Institute (WRI). Since its inception in 2018, the event seeks to contribute towards the attainment of sustainable socio economic transformation and achieving the Ugandan National Development Plan and vision 2040. This year, AidEnvironment joined other partners in […]

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By Natividad
// 28.08.23

Implementing Income Generating Activities for Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda

LEARNING EXCHANGE VISIT RECAP: Mbarara, Kabale, Ntungamo, and Kasese Districts in Uganda (July 31 – August 4, 2023) Report Written by Anne Kikundwa Birungi Background: The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) is implementing the Integrated Water Management and Development Project (IWMDP) in Lwakhakha sub-catchment in Mpologoma Catchment. The IWMDP supports the  implementation of catchment management measures, including soil and […]

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By Natividad
// 15.08.23

AidEnvironment Part of Consortium to Address Water Challenges in the Welang Watershed, Indonesia

The Government of Indonesia, through East Java Province, and the Government of the Netherlands continue their collaboration in the Welang watershed, East Indonesia. Per a process of co-creation, the organisations aim to facilitate a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle the water challenges in the Welang watershed, identify sustainable solutions and make a significant impact to water safety and water security. This […]

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By Melissa
// 11.07.23

AidEnvironment Gives an Advanced Training on the Water Harvesting Explorer

Article drafted by Niels Lenderink, Senior Programme Manager The Water Harvesting Explorer (WHE) has been developed with funding from the World Bank by a consortium of organisations with expertise in small scale water harvesting: Acacia Water, MetaMeta, CDE at University of Bern (WOCAT), IGRAC, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Verdant Earth, Global Water Partnership West-Africa, and […]

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By Melissa
// 28.04.23

Scaling up rainwater harvesting initiatives for improved access to potable water

Article by Anne Birungi Kikundwa   Northern Uganda is a region blessed with abundant rainfall. If properly managed, it has the potential to remove the burden of communities suffering from the lack of access to potable water during the dry season.  However, the practice of rainwater harvesting in the region has remained minimal partly due to lack of hard roofs […]

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By Natividad
// 18.07.22

Site Visit Surfaces Pilot Approaches to INRM for Green Transformation Pathways (GTP) Project in India

AidEnvironment Senior Programme Manager Niels Lenderink, along with Junior Expert Jyoti Mishra, organized a field visit and meeting under the Green Transformation Pathways (GTP) project on July 6-7, 2022 in Ranchi, Jharkhand State, India. The goal of the meeting, which had participants from partner organizations, Professional Assistance For Development Action (PRADAN), Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and the Dutch MetaMeta, […]

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By Natividad
// 16.12.21

Improved livelihoods through integrated water resources management

Climate change has exerted substantial effects on water cycles worldwide by changing the seasonal pattern of water resources. Agago District in Uganda is particularly affected, where water flows are expected to exceed socio-ecological thresholds for hydrological cycles. This impacts ecosystems and people’s livelihoods and well-being. Coupled with environmental degradation due to flooding, deforestation and excessive tree cutting, crop and cattle […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 16.12.21

Working towards Green Transformation in India

Recently, Aidenvironment got a new program approved by the IKEA Foundation. The program focuses on regenerative agriculture and is called Green Transformation. The program will be implemented in Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh in India, together with three other partners: PRADAN, FES and MetaMeta Research. Currently, these areas in India face challenges in degradation of ecology, low agricultural returns, and increasing rural distress; all complicated by climate change. To promote […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 27.10.21

AidEnvironment demonstrates integrated water resource management for WASH at World Water Week

During SIWI World Water Week, WASH Alliance International member Aidenvironment, under its brand RAIN, and Wetlands International, Simavi, the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), and IRC organized a session on how Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) can make WASH interventions more resilient to climate change impacts. During this session, RAIN showed a video about a wetland in Northern Uganda which has […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 21.09.21

First stakeholder meeting of the LASER-PULSE East Africa Water Security project provides valuable insights

The LASER-PULSE East Africa Water Security project, of which Aidenvironment is a member of the implementing team, held its first stakeholder meeting. It was attended by 72 participants, ranging from water resources managers, NGO personnel, industry representatives, and policymakers to academics and students of water management. The participants provided valuable insights and suggestions on data, policy, and stakeholder engagement: The quality […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 26.08.21

Water Resource Management for WASH: strengthening communities for climate resilience

Northern Uganda experiences floods and droughts, impacting water supply, hygiene and health, and livelihoods. These floods and droughts seem to become more extreme, possibly linked to climate change. In the framework of the WASH SDG programme, RAIN (a brand of Aidenvironment) together with AMREF Flying Doctors and Simavi (all members of the WASH Alliance International), has piloted a solution to this problem in 2018. In […]

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// 15.07.21

Bamboo to reduce the cost of rainwater harvesting

Through the Green Future Farming Project, AidEnvironment is piloting the use of bamboo as the main structural material for rainwater harvesting tanks in coffee-growing communities in Uganda. The lower costs will enable farmers to collect more rainwater and prevent soil erosion. The Sebei region on the slopes of Mount Elgon produces some of the best specialty Arabica coffee in Uganda. […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 04.05.21

Pull out the stops on remote sensing for small scale storage in the Western Sahel

The western Sahel is drying up, degrading and arable land is getting scarce. Yet, every year, water from arid upstream lands of the western Sahel causes downstream floods. In other areas large dams leave people downstream without water. This situation raises several questions, where are these areas with excess water? Where and during what period of the year should water […]

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By AidEnvironment
// 18.12.20

Small-scale water storage in Western Sahel

Recently a consortium led by Aidenvironment won a World Bank contract for a study on operationalizing small-scale water storage initiatives with the aim of providing water security in Western Sahel. The one-year study will deliver implementation guidelines for good practices. It is known that small-scale watershed interventions can deliver significant benefits in local water resources availability for water supply, irrigation, […]

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