The National State of the Environment Report 2024 (NSOER) offers a comprehensive assessment of Uganda’s environmental governance, aligning national policies with global commitments such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the National Development Plan IV. It highlights the roles of key institutions, including the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and the National Forestry Authority (NFA), in tackling environmental challenges through collaboration with local governments, civil society non governmental organisation and international partners.

The report identifies key drivers of environmental change, including rapid population growth, urbanisation, economic development, and climate change. These factors exacerbate deforestation, habitat loss, and resource depletion, while contributing to poverty and inequality among the citizens. Climate change impacts, such as rising temperatures, floods, and droughts, further disrupt ecosystems health and agriculture. In addition, air pollution, water contamination, land degradation, and biodiversity loss are major concerns that need to be tackled.

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