Kampala
The Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) and the Ministry of Water & Environment of Uganda have formed a partnership to plan for climate mobility.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing, took place during the 7th Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) in Kampala.
It marks a crucial rise towards the promotion of adaptive strategies and positive adaptation journeys amidst the evolving climate landscape.
According to Alfred Okot Okidi, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Environment, the signing of the MOU was remarkable for Uganda.
“The signing of the MOU marks an important step for Uganda, showcasing our commitment to anticipating climate mobility & fostering people’s positive adaptation journeys,” he said.
This collaboration has been ongoing since last year, focusing particularly on the Uganda Climate Mobility Deep Dive initiative.
The MOU is meant to harness insights from climate mobility trends and local knowledge to develop a comprehensive national climate mobility blueprint.
Such a blueprint is envisioned to guide policy formulation and implementation processes effectively.
Still, an essential side event titled “Climate Change, Climate Mobility, and Development Nexus in Uganda” was organised jointly by GCCM and the MWE of Uganda.
This event served as the platform for the launch of the Climate Mobility Blueprint for Uganda.
The blueprint, crafted through rigorous efforts involving modelling projections by the Africa Climate Mobility Initiative (ACMI), research findings, and inputs from national and local stakeholders gathered during consultation workshops held in November 2023, represents a significant milestone in the country’s adaptation efforts.
Sarah Rosengaertner, Deputy Managing Director of the Global Centre for Climate Mobility, highlighted the significance of this launch.
“This launch is a major milestone in our work to support just community transition in Uganda by strengthening resilience and minimising vulnerability in the face of frequent and severe climate events,” she explained.
She further expressed the organisation’s commitment to deepening and continuing its partnership with the Government of Uganda.
It aims to facilitate informed adaptation and mobility choices for communities, whether they decide to stay, relocate, or require assistance in managing incoming populations.
The GCCM remains a great icon of global collaboration at the intersection of climate action and human mobility.
Enabled by the United Nations and propelled by champion countries, UN agencies, the World Bank, and various regional organisations, GCCM operates with the support of philanthropic entities, civil society organisations, and research partners.
Through its regional initiatives, including the Africa Climate Mobility Initiative, the Greater Caribbean Climate Mobility Initiative, the Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative, and the Rising Nations Initiative, GCCM actively assists vulnerable regions in anticipating, planning, and implementing responses to climate mobility challenges.
GCCM also serves as the secretariat for the Pacific Island Communities Climate Fund and the Coalition for Addressing Sea-Level Rise & its Existential Threats (C-SET).
The partnership between GCCM and the MWE further stresses the critical importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the complex interplay between climate change and human mobility.
Leveraging expertise, data-driven insights, and stakeholder engagement, this partnership aims to build resilience, encourage sustainable development, and pave the way for inclusive adaptation pathways in Uganda and beyond.
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