The Permanent Secretary Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi officiated at the 3rd NCCAC meeting

The Permanent Secretary Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi officiated at the 3rd National Climate Change Advisory Committee (NCCAC) meeting discussing key updates on climate change initiatives, including the Strengthening Adaptation Plan Project, REDD+ progress, and stock-taking of Uganda's Second Nationally Determined Contribution.

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The Water and Environment Sector Refugee Response Plan II (WESRRP II) Launched

The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda; Hon. Robinah Nabbanja launched the Water and Environment Sector Refugee Response Plan II (WESRRP II). The main objective of WESRRP II is to provide a comprehensive, inclusive framework for the planning, implementation, and coordination of water and environmental interventions in refugee hosting Districts across Uganda. The Plan was executed by the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Water and Environment with support from GIZ WatSSUP. In attendance at the launch were: the Minister of State for Water; Hon. Aisha Sekindi, the Permanent Secretary; Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, GIZ Delegation led by the Deputy German Ambassador to Uganda; H.E. Peter Primus, Members of Parliament, Development and Humanitarian Partners and Government Officials

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National Tree Planting Day( NTPD) in Jinja at Busoga College Mwiri

The Ministry of Water and Environment( MWE) through the Forest Sector Support Department ( FSSD) together with the ROOTs Partners have today celebrated the National Tree Planting Day( NTPD) in Jinja at Busoga College Mwiri

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Nyamugasani water supply and sanitation system in Kasese district

Nyamugasani water supply and sanitation system in Kasese district. The project is to serve 8 sub-counties and 3 Town Councils in Kasese district.

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Ministry Visit by Deputy Head of Public Service

Deputy Head of Public Service Calls for Inter-Agency Collaboration in Service Delivery

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HANDOVER OF LACEKOCOT PIPED WSS

The handover ceremony was officiated by Eng. Richard Matua, Asst. Commissioner Urban Water Planning and Development.

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Kamuli Water Supply and Sanitation System

Hand over of Kamuli WSS to NWSC to Boost acess in Kamuli District

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Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) was established in 2007, from the then Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment, following the cabinet decision taken on 15th April, 2007. It has the overall responsibility of the development, managing, and regulating water and Environment resources in Uganda.

In the process of executing all its operations, the Ministry is committed to zero tolerance to fraud and corruption as guided by the existing legal national frameworks and institutions.

“The Ministry derives its mandate from the Constitution of the republic of Uganda 1995 as amended, Water Act Cap.152 and the Local Government Act Cap.243 and is responsible for overall coordination, policy formulation, setting standards, inspections, monitoring, and technical backup and initiating legislation in relation to water and environment sub sectors.”

Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.

To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population.

  1. To increase the provision of bulk water for multipurpose uses.
  2. To increase access to safe & clean water and sanitation & hygiene services in rural and urban areas.
  3. To strengthen integrated and sustainable management of water, environment and natural resources
  4. To coordinate climate change interventions and increase the accuracy and access to weather and climate information.
  5. To strengthen policy, legal, regulatory and coordination frameworks for MWE.
About Ministry

Statement on Ethical Issues

The Ministry of Water and Environment is committed to avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating adverse environmental and social impacts associated with its projects, as well as adopting a gender-sensitive and gender-equitable approach for all its projects.

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DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

UNICEF
GIZ
UNDP
The World Bank
German Cooperation
Adaptation Fund
European Union
Government of Egypy
IGAD
DANIDA
African Development Bank
Austrian Development Agency
Belgian Deelopment Agency
JICA
UNICEF
GIZ
UNDP
The World Bank
German Cooperation
Adaptation Fund
European Union
Government of Egypy
IGAD
DANIDA
African Development Bank
Austrian Development Agency
Belgian Deelopment Agency
JICA