KAMPALA, Uganda —Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Uganda has launched a four-year project to restore degraded land and boost livelihoods for 60,000 smallholder farmers.
The $3.3 million project, funded by the UK government, aims to restore 40,000 hectares of land in 18 districts across the country’s mid-western, Rwenzori and Mt. Elgon regions.
“M4R will plant seeds of businesses which can encourage farmers to sustainably manage land and protect their livelihoods,” said Ralph Weir, Private Sector Adviser at the British High Commission Kampala. “This shows how international investors in carbon credits, development partners, and businesses can work together to support thousands of farmers across Uganda.”
Weir emphasized the UK’s commitment to tackling the climate crisis and halting and reversing the decline in global biodiversity.
“The UK is committed to tackling the climate crisis and halting and reversing the decline in global biodiversity,” he said.
According to Daniel Mumuni, CRS Uganda Country Representative, the project will enhance the resilience of smallholder farmers by integrating climate-smart and sustainable land restoration practices into profitable and diversified agroforestry systems.
“The M4R project is dedicated to enhancing the resilience of smallholder farmers by integrating climate-smart and sustainable land restoration practices into profitable and diversified agroforestry systems,” Mumuni said.
“By co-investing with private sector partners, we aim to incentivize and de-risk sustainable investments, ensuring that these farmers can improve their production and income while gaining access to reliable and profitable markets,” he added.
The project is implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in collaboration with local partners, including Caritas Fort Portal, Caritas Hoima (HOCADEO), Caritas Tororo, and Joint Efforts to Save the Environment (JESE).
The project is part of CRS’ efforts to promote climate change adaptation and mitigation in Uganda.
