Sarah Naigaga is a Senior Legal Officer at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Ugandas lead environmental regulatory body. Her portfolio involves providing legal interpretation of environmental laws, monitoring compliance, and guiding the integration of international conventions, such as the CBD, into national practice. Sarah has worked closely on regulatory processes involving genetic resources, equipping her with a strong familiarity with the Nagoya Protocols requirements. She supports permit processes and reviews ABS-related submissions, ensuring that Prior Informed Consent and Mutually Agreed Terms are respected. Sarah also contributes to legal awareness campaigns that explain ABS obligations to stakeholders, ranging from researchers to community groups. Her expertise strengthens Ugandas compliance with ABS rules, bridging the gap between technical conservation practice and enforceable legal obligations under the CBD. She has supported negotiations under the ITPGRFA and the CBD, as well as the development of the National Policy, legislation, and guidelines on ABS.
