SCOPING AND SCENERIOS OPTIONS REPORT UGANDA TEEB AGRIFOOD STUDY FOR MABAMBA BAY WETLANDS

The National Development Plan is cognisant of the challenges of agricultural intensification including encroachment of wetlands and natural forests, loss of biodiversity including agricultural biodiversity, soil erosion and sedimentation of river and lake systems and pollution. [...] Hence, stakeholder engagement at every step of the project is critical for provision of the link between the science, policy and society; improving the relevance and benefits of the project to the beneficiaries and getting access to additional resources and information on UPA and Wetlands Conservation. [...] The National Environment Management Authority which regulates development and environmental management including UPA activities, agro-waste management, biodiversity and wetlands conservation; The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and the department of wildlife conservation with the mandate of policy formulation and coordination on biodiversity and habitat management; and Uganda Wildlif. [...] Working under the ministry, are also the Department of Agricultural Planning, Department of Crop Production and Marketing, and the department of Aquaculture Management and Development. [...] Local households that are using the wetland for growing cash crops and for subsistence purposes, the local communities, the Mabamba Bay Management Authority, and local businesses that depend on the Mabamba Bay Wetland resources and the value chain players in the agricultural and tourism industry within and depending on Mabamba bay Wetland resources.