The Ugandan Minister of Water and Environment, Hon. Sam Cheptoris, officially launched the “Enhancing Community Adaptation to Climate Change through Climate Resilient Flood Early Warning, Catchment Management and WASH Technologies in Mpologoma Catchment (CARFEWW Project)”

The project, funded by the Adaptation Fund and implemented by the Ugandan Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with WaterAid Uganda, will be carried out in the Mpologoma Catchment within the Kyoga Water Management Zone. The CARFEWW Project aims to increase the resilience of communities to climate change risks of floods and landslides through early warning systems, sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, and integrated catchment management measures.

This initiative aligns with the Ugandan government’s commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change and building the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities. The project’s holistic approach combines disaster risk reduction, climate-smart WASH technologies, and ecosystem-based adaptation to enhance the overall resilience of the Mpologoma Catchment.