These publications reflect our ongoing commitment to knowledge-sharing and impact-driven work. Read them, get inspired, and be part of the change.

Wildfire Management Strategy and TOTs Manual

Wildfires are becoming one of the biggest disastrous events causing immeasurable losses to people’s lives, property, livelihoods and biodiversity across the globe and yet remain ignored in Uganda. Ecological Trends Alliance engaged stakeholders within the Budongo-Bugoma Landscape, one of the biologically diverse and yet fastest economically growing regions in Uganda in management of wildfires.
A wildfire risk assessment was done for the land scape and a summary of findings is given in this link. These informed the formulation of the Wildfire Management Strategy for the landscape, a first of its kind and forms a baseline for wildfire management in Uganda. Additionally, a Training Manual on management of wildfires was formulated to empower the population with knowledge on management of wildfire events.

Conflict Redress Mechanisms for Itoyha Forest

Itohya Forest is a privately owned natural forest of about 800 acres owned by the Hoima Catholic Archdiocese located in Kikuube District. The forest is home to a diversity of wildlife notable among these is the globally threatened Eastern Chimpanzee, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, various bird species, indigenous trees making it one of the biggest seed banks in Uganda. Despite these roles, the forest is faced with many pressures and among these is the human- wildlife conflict stemming especially from the use of the forest resource and chimpanzees raiding the crops of the surrounding communities.
Ecological Trends Alliance engaged the surrounding villages and the owners of the forest to come up with redress mechanisms to ensure harmony between both parties. Read full publication

Feasibility of Smallholders conservation

The Feasibility for Smallholders Conservation explores the opportunities and challenges of integrating smallholder agricultural practices with environmental protection in forest-adjacent landscapes. The findings emphasize the importance of community-driven approaches in achieving conservation goals while improving rural livelihoods. Read full publication

Ecological Footprint of Oil and Gas in Uganda

The exploration of oil and gas in the Albertine region has had an impact on the people and thei immediate environment. This Ecological Footprint report gives an account of the amount of resources needed to sustain a population at the current standard of living while being mindful of the environmental limits of resource production and waste assimilation.