AWF Launches $31.68M Project to Sustain Shea Landscape in Northern Uganda
What happened
The African Wildlife Foundation launched a five-year project in Northern Uganda, funded by the Global Environment Facility Least Developed Countries Fund. The initiative, which runs from 2026 to 2031, aims to manage 4,500 hectares of shea-growing landscape across four districts. The project received a GEF grant of US$6.68 million, supplemented by US$24.9 million in co-financing.
From awf.org
Why it matters
The project combines conservation efforts with climate adaptation and enterprise, targeting 4,320 direct beneficiaries, including women and youth. This investment supports land restoration and sustainable resource management within Uganda.
The Global Environment Facility has committed funds to support land restoration efforts across Africa.
From awf.org
Who's involved
- African Wildlife FoundationInternational conservation organization launching the project
- Global Environment FacilityPublic funder providing the grant financing
- UgandaCountry where the climate-resilient shea landscape project is taking place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- UgandaSpeculative
Uganda could see an injection of over $31.68 million in funding for climate resilience and livelihoods.
- Uganda Wildlife AuthoritySpeculative
Uganda Wildlife Authority might gain new funding and collaboration opportunities for conservation efforts.
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The entities involved
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Global Environment Facility
public funder of projects to improve the global environment
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African Wildlife Foundation
international conservation organization
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