The Uganda Atlas

Acknowledgement

The National Environment Management Authority is pleased to present the atlas for Uganda’s changing environment. This publication uses remotely sensed data, ground photographs and graphics to provide evidence on both positive and negative environmental changes over the years. I sincerely thank the Government Departments and all Local Governments under the umbrella of the Environment Information Network (EIN) for contributing data and committing time to produce this atlas. This has demonstrated the level of collaboration that exists and capacity built among institutions in Uganda. This collaboration is a good building block for enhanced environmental management in the country. Special thanks go to UNEP-GRID Arendal in Norway who provided the main finances and technical support that enabled preparation of this Atlas. I also wish to extend my gratitude to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) office in Nairobi and Sioux Falls (USA) who provided financial, technical support and satellite imagery for this atlas. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi is recognized and appreciated for providing the useful satellite images. Finally, I do appreciate the commitment of my staff who were involved in the technical preparation, review and production of this invaluable resource material. I can only urge them to continue with the good work.

Aryamanya-Mugisha, Henry (Ph.D) Executive Director National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) UGANDA

This publication should serve as a tool for informing decision making processes in Uganda.

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