Sustainable mountain development in East Africa in a changing climate

Table 2: Relevant transboundary programmes or projects implemented in different mountain countries of Eastern Africa

Project title and countries

Main objectives

Implementation status

Some of the results and impacts

Transboundary Agroecosystem Management Programme for the Kagera River Basin: Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda

To address the causes of land degradation, restore ecosystem health and function and generate a range of global environmental benefits across the Kagera Basin through the introduction of adapted agroecosystem management approaches; improve the livelihoods of rural communities in the Kagera Basin through more productive and sustainable resource management practices that are technically feasible and socio- economically viable Develop a strategic framework for conservation efforts in the eco-region with a wide variety of stakeholders and support national authorities in the planning and management of protected areas and buffer zones Ensure the sustainable use of shared natural resources and benefits to local livelihoods; develop mitigation and adaptation measures to anticipated climate change impacts in the Mt. Elgon transboundary ecosystem by 2015

Implemented 2010–2014 with 6 months extension, completed in June 2015

SLM technologies developed and demonstrated including micro-catchment and river bank restoration; construction of soil conservation technologies; participatory Field Farmer Schools established and used to enhance farmers’ capacity in sustainable land management; a framework for harmonization of transboundary ecosystem management policies developed. Strategic planning undertaken in partnership with other non-governmental organisations and institutions; biodiversity assessment and priority setting for conservation effort completed; new projects developed, both transboundary and regional. Development and demonstration of benefit sharing and co-management models of ecosystem and biodiversity conservation and management around Protected Areas; development of equity and benefit sharing models/revolving funds that create opportunities for generating revenue from ecosystem goods and services for improved livelihoods; strengthened appropriate institutions in support of the transboundary ecosystem approach; demonstrated linkages between livelihoods improvement and climate change mitigation/adaptation

WWF’s Albertine Rift Montane Forests Eco-region Programme: DRC, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania

Implemented 2001–2005

The Mount Elgon Regional Ecosystem Conservation Programme

Implemented 2006–2011

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