Joseph Bwanika is an Assistant Commissioner at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), where he provides leadership on agricultural policy and biodiversity management. His work intersects directly with CBD obligations, as agricultural biodiversity forms a core pillar of Ugandas resource base. He is well-versed in the provisions of the Nagoya Protocol, particularly […]
Kawoya William is a genetics specialist with extensive knowledge in biodiversity science and conservation. He has a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), enabling him to contribute effectively to policy development, research, and capacity-building initiatives that ensure the sustainable use […]
Mr. Aggrey Rwetsiba retired in 2025 as the Senior Monitoring and Research Coordinator at the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), serving as the National Focal Point for Protected Areas under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). With extensive experience in biodiversity conservation, Mr. Rwetsiba has actively contributed to Ugandas implementation of the CBD, focusing on sustainable […]
Isaac Kabongo is a specialist in biodiversity and microbial genetic resources, working with ECO on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) initiatives in Uganda. His work focuses on generating genetic resources from soil, with a particular emphasis on microbes, which are valuable for pharmaceutical research and development. Isaac has a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological […]
Clare Namayanja is a regulatory affairs specialist at the National Drug Authority (NDA) in Uganda, where she contributes to the oversight and regulation of pharmaceutical products. Holding a masters degree, she possesses a strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and […]
Harriet Kokugonza leads Conservation Education & Skilling at Tooro Botanical Gardens (TBG), a centre of excellence in plant research, conservation, education and community-oriented green jobs in Fort Portal. Harriets work in TBG includes facilitating education on native species propagation, threatened tree species (e.g. Prunus africana, Olea welwitschii), community attachments to wild trees, and participatory restoration […]
Daisy Nakyobe is a community-facing environmental practitioner active with Climate Arts Studio Africa and related networks; her LinkedIn and social posts show leadership in community outreach, arts for climate communication, and womens rights in environmental action. Those public engagements indicate she translates CBD and ABS technical content into accessible messaging targeted at grassroots and womens […]
Ben Kirundas role as Biodiversity Field Officer at TotalEnergies Uganda places him directly at the operational front of biodiversity conservation in the oil & gas/extractives sector. TotalEnergies biodiversity programme (Tilenga, EACOP) emphasises protecting high-conservation-value ecosystems, coordinating with the National Forestry Authority and the Ministry of Water & Environment, and implementing strategic biodiversity management plans. He […]
Jane Mbabazi Byaruhanga is a senior environment and social affairs manager in the vital oil & gas regulatory institution (PAU). Public reports indicate her involvement in sector-wide environmental sustainability efforts, including tree planting during World Environment Day, waste management, pollution control, and management of plastic waste, medical waste, and other environmental compliance issues in oil […]
Policy reforms, Biodiversity planning, natural resources access and use conflicts. Alex B. Muhwezi leads Future Dialogues, a Ugandan think tank and consulting organisation focused on dialogue, policy, environment, climate, forests, and agriculture. In recent statements, he has called for massive tree planting, forest investment, the involvement of local governments, cultural leaders, and communities in forest […]
