Green Horizons Environmental Research Initiative Uganda
World Ozone Day 2026 at Kyambogo University
A Pledge for a
Cooler Planet
On 16 September, government, industry, academia, youth, and civil society joined GHERI-UG and NEMA for the National Sustainability Symposium and signed the Ozone Protection Solidarity Pledge to protect the ozone layer and the climate.
50
Demonstration farms
200
Participating households
5,000+
Native shade trees planted
500+
tCO2e sequestration target
About GHERI-UG
Turning Environmental Evidence Into Action
Green Horizons Environmental Research Initiative Uganda (GHERI-UG) is a Ugandan civil society organisation focused on environmental research, innovation, community engagement, and sustainable development.
Evidence-Led Research
Generating credible environmental evidence and translating it into practical, scalable solutions.
Community Partnership
Strengthening local capacity and building partnerships that improve climate resilience.
What We Do
Five focus areas, one mandate
Our 21 registered focus areas condensed into five working pillars.
Air, Waste & Sustainable Cooling
Pollution monitoring, waste management, ozone protection.
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Community Engagement & Environmental Education
Outreach, training, and youth programmes.
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Working Process
Building a Greener Uganda
Research
We generate credible environmental evidence through field investigation, monitoring, and root-cause analysis.
Pilot & Partner
We translate that evidence into practical, demonstration-scale interventions with government, academia, and communities.
Scale Impact
We strengthen community capacity and build the partnerships needed to grow proven models across Uganda.
Flagship Programmes
Featured Programmes
Kampala Smart Flood Resilient System
Challenge: Urban flooding, drainage pressure and poor real-time information
Intervention: Sensors, dashboard, alerts, drainage/pumping, waste interception, treatment/reuse concept
National Sustainability Symposium
Challenge: Ozone/sustainable cooling awareness and stakeholder coordination
Intervention: National dialogue, technical sessions, exhibitions, training, partnerships
Agroforestry for Prosperity
Challenge: Low coffee productivity, soil degradation, climate vulnerability
Intervention: High-density coffee, goats, native shade trees, sustainable land management
News & Events
Updates From the Field
Kyambogo University Launches Its Climate Financing Hub, With GHERI-UG as a Partner
Rtd. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire officially launched the KyU Climate Financing Hub at Kyambogo University's Climate Financing Symposium. GHERI-UG was proud to take part as a partner.
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World Ozone Day 2026: Uganda Signs a Pledge for a Cooler Planet at Kyambogo University
GHERI-UG and NEMA marked World Ozone Day by convening the National Sustainability Symposium at Kyambogo University, where stakeholders signed the Ozone Protection Solidarity Pledge to protect the ozone layer and the climate.
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Working Together for a Greener Uganda
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): The UN agency promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): The UN's leading global environmental authority.
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): The UN's global development network.
- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA): Uganda's principal environmental regulator, covering EIA and pollution control.
- Kyambogo University: Technical training partner, including for occupational-safety and RAC-related training.
- Rhythm of Hope Foundation: Civil society partner.
- Environment Hub Uganda: Ugandan environmental civil society partner.
Partner With GHERI-UG
We connect evidence generation to practical interventions and measurable outcomes. Our registered mandate already covers biodiversity, occupational safety, renewable energy, and emerging technology; partners investing now help build programmes with room to grow.