Strategic Objective: Enhancing FBOs, NGOs, CBOs, Churches, Local Government, Local Council and Parliament Oversight of Environment and Natural Resources such as Forests, Land, Energy, Agriculture, Climate Change, Oil and Gas & Pollution Response in Uganda.

Uganda’s natural resource base is one of the richest and most diverse in Africa, resulting in the country’s economy relying heavily on goods and services so provided. For example, estimates show that gross returns to the national economy from bio-diversity alone can be as high as US$ 63.9 billion per year. As such environmental resources, if used properly, can contribute significantly to Uganda’s national economic development. As part of efforts to ensure effective management of Uganda’s environment and natural resources, several policies and institutions have been put in place. Despite these efforts the country’s natural resources continue to be degraded, and this jeopardize both individual livelihoods and the country’s economic development.

People’s livelihoods in Uganda are inextricably linked to sound natural resource management. It is therefore essential that Parliament, district local councils, CSOs, cultural, religious and public in it’s over sight and legislative role, ensures that natural resource management is at the center of good governance and economic development. Western Uganda FBO Network is committed to supports districts, FBOs and CSOs in Uganda in their transition to a sustainable energy future and serves as the principal platform for international, national and sub national co-operation, a faith-based center of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy.

Western Uganda FBO Network will promote the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bio-energy, geothermal, hydro power, ocean, solar and wind energy, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity. Western Uganda FBO Network will strive to promote effective. 

• Policy and regulations;
• Finance innovation;
• Resources and capacity building; and
• Products and services innovation.

Western Uganda FBO Network raises awareness and understanding of the potential of DER solutions, not only for direct users but also for society as a whole.