Uganda Atlas of Our Changing Environment - GRID-Arendal
Uganda Atlas of Our Changing Environment - GRID-Arendal
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Editorial and Production Team<br />
Technical Coordination and Support<br />
Technical coordination<br />
Kitutu K. Mary Goretti NEMA<br />
Inception and planning team<br />
Telly Eugene Muramira NEMA<br />
Dr. Bagoora Festus NEMA<br />
Kitutu K. Mary Goretti NEMA<br />
Adimola Beatrice NEMA<br />
Mpabulungi Firipo NEMA<br />
Elizabeth Mutayanjulwa NEMA<br />
Turyatunga Frank UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-<strong>Arendal</strong>, Norway<br />
Sebukeera Charles UNEP-Nairobi, Kenya<br />
Bright Kimuli Richard <strong>Uganda</strong> Bureau <strong>of</strong> Statistics<br />
Lwanga B. Athansius District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Sembabule<br />
Chemisto Samuel District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Kapchorwa<br />
Wandera Callist Department <strong>of</strong> Surveys and Mines<br />
Bbira Yasin District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Mityana<br />
Magezi Akiiki Department <strong>of</strong> Meteorology<br />
Wamunga George District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Bududa<br />
Wanume Paul District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Mityana<br />
Fualing Doreen District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Nebbi<br />
Sabiiti Paul M District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Kabale<br />
Odipio Edward Adraku District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Arua<br />
Omute Paul Wetlands Management Department<br />
Bakunda Aventino Department <strong>of</strong> Fisheries<br />
Isabirye Moses National Agricultural Research Laboratory<br />
Edema Maurice District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Moyo<br />
Mpoza Esau District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Wakiso<br />
Diisi John National Forestry Authority<br />
Maganda Moses District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Jinja<br />
Sekamuli Benjamin Directorate <strong>of</strong> Water Resources<br />
Management Department, Entebbe<br />
Otunga Anthony District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Amolatar<br />
John Kitaka Department <strong>of</strong> Surveys and Mapping<br />
Nakimbugwe Anne Mukono District <strong>Environment</strong> Office<br />
Wakube Charles District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Mbale<br />
Najjuma Florence District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Rakai<br />
Kooli Augustine District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Kasese<br />
Apolot Elizabeth District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Katakwi<br />
Gubya Phoebe <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Kampala City Council<br />
Kunobere James Bond District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Nakasongola<br />
Sikor M Stephen District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Bukwo<br />
Musingwire Jeconious District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Mbarara<br />
Okello Samuel District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Gulu<br />
Majaliwa J.G.M Makerere University Institute <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Environment</strong> and Natural Resources<br />
Tumuhimbise John Ministry <strong>of</strong> Energy and Mineral Development<br />
Muja Judith District <strong>Environment</strong> Officer, Kisoro<br />
Namanya B Didas Ministry <strong>of</strong> Health<br />
Wejuli Wilber Intern - NEMA<br />
Kimera Dennis Intern - NEMA<br />
Strategic Advisory team<br />
Top Policy Committee Ministry <strong>of</strong> Water and <strong>Environment</strong><br />
Dr. Aryamanya-Mugisha, Henry - NEMA<br />
NEMA Senior Management NEMA<br />
Charles Sebukeera UNEP-Nairobi, Kenya<br />
Ashbindu Singh UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-Sioux Falls, USA<br />
Frank Turyatunga UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-<strong>Arendal</strong>, Norway<br />
Authors<br />
Kitutu K. Mary Goretti NEMA<br />
Telly Eugene Muramira NEMA<br />
Dr. Festus Bagoora NEMA<br />
Firipo Mpabulungi NEMA<br />
Kimuli Bright UBOS<br />
John Kitaka Surveys and Mapping<br />
John Diisi NFA<br />
Maurice Endema Moyo District<br />
Lwasa James NARL<br />
Phoebe Gubya KCC<br />
Benjamin Sekamuli DWRM<br />
Omute Paul WMD<br />
Bruce Pengra ASRC Research & Technology Solutions,<br />
USGS<br />
Research and technology solutions<br />
Bruce Pengra USGS /UNEP<br />
John Kitaka Department <strong>of</strong> Surveys and Mapping<br />
Kimberly Giese Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.)<br />
Kitutu K. Mary Goretti NEMA<br />
Elizabeth Mutayanjulwa NEMA<br />
Contributors from UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-Sioux Falls<br />
Ashbindu Singh UNEP<br />
Kimberly Giese Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.)<br />
Bruce Pengra ASRC Research & Technology Solutions<br />
Arshia Chander Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.)<br />
Michelle Anthony Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.)<br />
Team that compiled <strong>Atlas</strong><br />
Kitutu K. Mary Goretti NEMA (Coordinator)<br />
Elizabeth Mutayanjulwa NEMA<br />
Kimberly Giese Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT, Inc.)<br />
Mugambwa Everest K. NEMA<br />
Mwansa Lukwesa <strong>Environment</strong> Council, Zambia<br />
Technical Editors<br />
Frank Turyatunga, Eugene T. Muramira, Dr. Festus Bagoora, Kitutu K.<br />
Mary Goretti<br />
Design and layout<br />
Elizabeth Mutayanjulwa<br />
Photography<br />
Main photographers: Kitutu K. Mary Goretti, Mugambwa Everest K.,<br />
Elizabeth Mutayanjulwa, Firipo Mpabulungi, George Lubega, Fred Onyai<br />
Other photographers: Photos were acknowledged accordingly<br />
Logistics<br />
Kasekende M. Aristarco, Kasagga Allan, Moses K. Kayima, Perry I. Kiza,<br />
Allen Asasira, Maria Kagusuuru<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
The Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>Uganda</strong> and NEMA thank the following contributors:<br />
<strong>Uganda</strong><br />
All Ministries<br />
All Districts<br />
Local Governments<br />
<strong>Uganda</strong> Bureau <strong>of</strong> Statistics<br />
National Forest Authority<br />
National Agricultural Research Laboratories<br />
Kampala City Council<br />
<strong>Uganda</strong> Wildlife Authority<br />
Dr. Nangendo Grace<br />
<strong>Uganda</strong> Museum<br />
Nature <strong>Uganda</strong><br />
Norway<br />
UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-<strong>Arendal</strong><br />
UNEP <strong>GRID</strong>-Sioux Falls, USA<br />
Ashbindu Singh<br />
Kimberly Giese<br />
Bruce Pengra<br />
Arshia Chander<br />
UNEP Nairobi<br />
Executive Diretor, UNEP<br />
Charles Sebukeera<br />
Chris Ambala<br />
Cover photo credits (left to right): Beautiful sunset ©<strong>Uganda</strong> the Pearl 2007; UPE-<br />
Jjanyi Primary School ©NEMA; Workers House, Kampala ©NEMA; Hon. Minister<br />
M.Mutagamba during wastewise campaign, Nakawa Kampala 2008 ©NEMA; Mt.<br />
Elgon; Mugahinga mountains ©UWA; Rainfall in <strong>Uganda</strong> ©<strong>Atlas</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Uganda</strong>; Mt.<br />
Rwenzori ©UWA; Mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable forest ©UWA; Lake<br />
Victoria-Kagera mouth<br />
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