Protect Uganda's Cranes & Restore Wetland Habitat

Strengthening Community Fisheries Management in Buliisa

Dear Donor,

Fishing is an important source of food and income for many households around Uganda's lakes. Protecting fish stocks and aquatic ecosystems is therefore essential to the long-term wellbeing of fishing communities.

With support from the Ecosystems Alliance Project, Uganda Wildlife Society has supported nine Beach Management Units in Buliisa: Kabolwa, Karakaba, Bugoigo, Piida A, Piida B, Walukuba, Nyamukunta, Wasenko, and Kalolo.

Each participating unit received fishing equipment consisting of 51 pieces of legal fishing nets and 20 spools, as part of efforts to encourage responsible fishing practices and strengthen community fisheries management.

Access to appropriate fishing equipment can support fishers in complying with applicable regulations, provided the gear meets the relevant legal specifications and is used responsibly. This is important because prohibited fishing methods can damage aquatic habitats, threaten juvenile fish, and undermine the sustainability of fisheries.

Community-based structures such as Beach Management Units also provide an important platform for communicating fisheries regulations, encouraging responsible behavior, and working with authorities to address unsustainable practices.

We recognize that sustainable fisheries require continued awareness, monitoring, cooperation, and compliance with fisheries laws. Supporting fishing communities with appropriate resources is one component of this broader effort.

We sincerely thank the Ecosystems Alliance Project and the participating Beach Management Units for their commitment to responsible fisheries management.

Healthy aquatic ecosystems support healthy communities. Together, we are working toward sustainable fisheries and more secure livelihoods for future generations.

Dear Donor,

Healthy land is essential for productive agriculture, thriving ecosystems, and resilient rural communities. However, unsustainable land-use practices can contribute to soil erosion, declining vegetation cover, and the degradation of habitats that support biodiversity.

Uganda Wildlife Society is working with communities in the Albertine Rift to promote more sustainable approaches to natural resource management, recognizing that healthy landscapes benefit both people and wildlife.

Through farmer training, practical demonstrations, and tree-growing initiatives, the Society encourages households to adopt responsible land-management practices suited to their local conditions. These approaches include integrating trees into farming systems, protecting existing vegetation, managing grazing areas responsibly, and restoring degraded land.

Trees can help stabilize soil, contribute organic matter, provide shade, and improve the structure of farming landscapes. When combined with appropriate agricultural practices, they can help reduce environmental pressures and improve the long-term productivity of land.

Community participation is central to this work. Farmers possess valuable knowledge of their local environment, and their involvement helps ensure that conservation practices are practical, locally appropriate, and more likely to continue.

We appreciate the support of our partners and the commitment of participating communities to improving the way natural resources are managed.

By protecting the land today, we help safeguard biodiversity, agricultural livelihoods, and environmental health for tomorrow.

Thank you for supporting sustainable natural resource management in Uganda