Uganda Atlas of Our Changing Environment - GRID-Arendal
Uganda Atlas of Our Changing Environment - GRID-Arendal
Uganda Atlas of Our Changing Environment - GRID-Arendal
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Energy for cooking in 2005-2006<br />
Overall, 96 percent <strong>of</strong> the households in <strong>Uganda</strong><br />
depend on wood fuel for cooking purposes.<br />
This is a challenge to achieving the MDG targets<br />
and promotion <strong>of</strong> environment sustainability.<br />
Less than 1 percent use electricity as the main<br />
source <strong>of</strong> energy for cooking.<br />
Roadside charcoal business along<br />
Arua-Pakwach highway, Arua District<br />
Biomass use<br />
Region Biomass % Modern %<br />
<strong>Uganda</strong> 93 7<br />
Kenya 70 30<br />
Rwanda 90 10<br />
Tanzania 90 10<br />
Source: NEMA (2007). Pilot Integrated Ecosystem Assessment. National<br />
<strong>Environment</strong> Management Authority and UNEP, Kampala, <strong>Uganda</strong><br />
Odiipio Edward A. 2008<br />
Pupils display charcoal briquettes during exhibitions to mark World <strong>Environment</strong><br />
Day 2008 celebrations held at Bombo Commom Primary School, Luwero District.<br />
The celebrations were organised by ACEPA, a local NGO in Luwero District.<br />
178<br />
A cook charcoal stove (sigiri),<br />
commonly used in urban<br />
households<br />
NEMA 2008<br />
Percent<br />
Percent<br />
Percent<br />
Energy for cooking in <strong>Uganda</strong><br />
Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6<br />
Energy for cooking 2002-2005<br />
Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6<br />
Energy for cooking 2005-2006<br />
Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6
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