The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) was established in August 1996 by the Uganda Wildlife Statute, which merged the Uganda National Parks and the Game Department. It is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by minister responsible for wildlife.
UWA is in charge of management of 10 National Parks, 12 Wildlife Reserves, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries and provides guidance for 5 Community Wildlife Areas.
UWA is mandated to manage wildlife and wildlife protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighbouring communities and other stakeholders. It is committed to adhere to the international conventions and protocols for which Uganda is a party. These include but are not limited to; the Convention for Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention for International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and many others that have been ratified.
UWA STRATEGIC PROGRAMMES
Protected Area Management
Responsibility for this programme rests with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Research. general management planning, annual operational planning, collaborative management and infrastructure development.
Community Conservation and Benefits
Our community conservation programmes comprise revenue sharing projects, resource utilisation, community tourism, conservation education and creating institutional linkages.
Wildlife Management Outside Protected Areas
Wildlife extends beyond Protected Area boundaries onto both community and private land. This programme creates awareness amongst local communities and engages community partners in understanding the value of wildlife outside Protected Areas.
Information courtesy of UWA’s website – www.uwa.or.ug
