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Welcome to the Ministry
Welcome to the Ministry
of Water and Environment
We are committed to ensuring sustainable management of Uganda's water and environment resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Our mission is to promote and ensure the rational and sustainable utilization of water and environment resources for socio-economic development.
Our Mission Statement:
To promote efficient and effective utilization of water and environment resources for a healthy, wealthy and climate resilient population
Vision Statement:
Transformed Ugandan Society with environment and natural resources sustainably managed.
Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water & Environment
Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim
Minister of State for Environment
Hon. Aisha Sekindi
Minister of State for Water
Maj. Gen Kahinda Otafiire
Minister of Water & Environment
Hon. Beatrice Anywar Atim
Minister of State for Environment
Hon. Aisha Sekindi
Minister of State for Water
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FEATURED
Nov 12, 2026
MWE Holds 6th G4DU Steering Meeting, Breaks Ground for WASH Facilities in Adjumani, Moyo and Amuru
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) has concluded a two-day programme for the 6th G4DU Steering Committee Meeting in Adjumani District, aimed at reviewi...
Nov 10, 2026
Government Moves To Safeguard Critical Groundwater Resources Amid Rising Demand
Kampala 10 Nov 2026. The Ministry of Water and Environment has rallied key stakeholders to prioritiz...
Nov 10, 2026
Uganda Steps Up Climate Diplomacy and Global Partnerships at COP31 in Türkiye
Uganda’s participation at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, is gaining...
Nov 06, 2026
Partnering for Forests Development project Takes Forest Restoration Awareness to Teso and Mt. Elgon
The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), through the Partnering for Forests Development (P4F) Pr...
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Featured Projects
Mpanga Catchment Conservation
August 8, 2024 – Kabarole District: The Ministry of Water and Environment has officially launched an ambitious watershed management and nature-based conservation project aimed at s...
Learn more about Mpanga Catchment Conservation
Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project
ICRP Project Overview The Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP) aims to support the shift towards more resilient agriculture through the development of sustainable irrig...
Learn more about Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project
Lake Victoria Environment Management Project – II
Limnology of L. Victoria The Integrated Water Quality/Limnology Study for Lake Victoria is a consultancy contract between the Lake Victoria Environment Management Project (LVEMP) a...
Learn more about Lake Victoria Environment Management Project – II
Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s Watersheds
Introduction The Government of Uganda (GOU) has received funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the development of the S...
Learn more about Strengthening the Adaptive Capacity and Resilience of Communities in Uganda’s Watersheds
The Forest Partnership and Partnership for Forest Development Project
European Green Deal – focused and strategic action to international response to forest on environmental issues. MoU for a Forest Partnership was signed on 8th November 2022 at COP2...
Learn more about The Forest Partnership and Partnership for Forest Development Project
Kalagala and Itanda Falls Conservation and Protection Project(KIFP)
The Kalagala and Itanda Falls Conservation and Protection Project (KIFP) - will run up to 2031 under the Department of Environment Services. The project was prepared with the objec...
Learn more about Kalagala and Itanda Falls Conservation and Protection Project(KIFP)
The Clean Development Mechanism Project
CDM PROJECT The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), defined in Article 12 of the Protocol, allows a country with an emission-reduction or emission-limitation commitment under the Ky...
Learn more about The Clean Development Mechanism Project
National Wetlands Restoration project II
The five-year project aims to restore degraded sections of ten wetland systems and maintain their integrity for improved water availability, flood abatement, biodiversity flows and...
Learn more about National Wetlands Restoration project II
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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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