Project Details

The Rwenzori region in Western Uganda is not spared from the advance effects of climate change. Manifesting through prolonged dry spells and erratic rainfall patterns, the region faces declining soil fertility, low agricultural productivity, deforestation, floods, and mudslides, all of which negatively impact both livelihoods and ecosystem resilience. These challenges continue to affect vulnerable smallholder farming communities whose livelihoods largely depend on agriculture and natural resources for survival. Without sustainable interventions, the pressure on forests, ecosystems, and household livelihoods is expected to increase further.

CODEA is implementing the Livelihoods–Rwenzori Yethu Project (RYP), aimed at enhancing food production and productivity of major cash crops, including coffee and cocoa, while promoting good land-use practices comprising SLM, IDPM and agronomy in the region. The project targets restoring 5,000 hectares of degraded land while working with approximately 11,000 households to improve food security, household incomes, and environmental sustainability, as well as sequestering approximately 1.34 million tons of carbon dioxide by 2044. This is being achieved through collaboration to support communities in agroforestry, boundary tree planting, woodlot establishment, climate-smart agriculture, soil and water conservation, and farmer capacity strengthening. These interventions are expected to contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and reduced pressure on natural forests.

Join us or partner with us by supporting tree planting, funding climate-smart agriculture, promoting environmental conservation, mobilizing communities, providing technical expertise, or investing in sustainable livelihoods to help restore ecosystems and strengthen resilience among vulnerable households in the Rwenzori region.