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Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (201 0-2019)

PREAMBLE

The Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) is developed under the auspices of Kalagala Offset

Indemnity Agreement between Government of Uganda and IDA/World bank (2007). The SMP Plan comprises

of the main plan document and six (6) Appendices addressing sectoral plans on Ecotourism Development

(Appendix 1); Forestry (Appendices 2, 3, 4 and 5) and District Development (Appendix 6). These Appendices

are an integral component of the SMP and should be read alongside these Appendices. The Sectoral plans

have been described as separate component Plans in order to grant them the autonomy for their approval and

implementation by the respective mandated institutions. The SM P provides an over-all development planning

framework for addressing Obligations of Kalagala Offset whilst promoting sustainable development in the

Mabira ecosystem.

This SMP is laid out in seven main sections. Section 1 provides the introduction to the SMP. Specifically, the

section gives information about the Kalagala Offset, Indemnity agreement, the Sustainable Management

Plan and planning process.

Section 2 provides the situation analysis by describing the biophysical and socio-economic issues of Mabira

Ecosystem. It further describes the institutional, policy and legal issues and an analysis of the Strength,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats to achieving Kalagala Offset objectives. This section concludes with

a description of priority issues that the SMP seeks to address.

Section 3 presents the SM P logical framework and the development proposals - the Vision, Goal, Objectives,

Outputs, activities and activity implementation plan.

Section 4 presents the implementation plan, institutional roles, implementation strategies, coordination and

financing arrangements. The section further presents measures for integrating cross cutting issues and for

,!nsuring accountability

;ection 5 presents the Monitoring and Evaluation framework 'J.'th details on measurable indicators and their

l'leansof measurements and verification. The Section also presents information on SMP repolting, reviews

md external evaluations and participation of sta~olders in the Monitoring &Evaluation Processes.

iection 6 presents an assessment of likely risks that would affect the success of the SMP ar.d discusses

lossible management strategies for mitigating against the risks.

;ection 7 presents the budget for the impleloentation of the SMP. The SMP budget is laid out in format that

eflects the over-all SMP budget as well as component budget by lead agencies and institutions.

''1e SMP document has 6 main appendices and annexes that provide details on selected topics or issues, For

ase of reference and clarity, it is recommended to read the mai'n documents together with these appendices.

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FOREWORD

Government of Uganda (GoU) entered the Indemnity Agreement with IDA/World Bank in July 2007 whereby

IDA committed to be a Guarantor to Uganda under the "IDA Guarantee Facility Agreement' between Bujagali

Energy limited and financing institutions ("IDA Guarantee lenders") and ABSA Bank limited as the Agent for

the IDA Guarantee lenders amounting to US$l1S,OOO,OOO to support a portion of the financing of the Bujagali

project. The Indemnity Agreement is an integral componentofthe approved Bujagali Hydro Power Project by

the IDA/World Bank. The Indemnity Agreement provides for preparation and implc>mentation of a Sustainable

Management Plan (SMP) for the Kalagala Offset, which includes the Mabira Central Forest Reserve. The

Indemnity Agreement committed Uganda Government to:

a) Set aside the Kalagala Falls site exclusively to protect its natural habitat and environmental and

spiritual values in conformity with sound social and environmental standards.

b) Carry out tourism development activities at the Kalagala Falls site in conformity with sound social and

environmental standards.

c) Not to develop power generation that could adversely affect the ability to maintain the Kalagala Falls.

d) Conserve through a sustainable management programme and budget, the present ecosystem of Mabira

Central Forest Reserve, Kalagala Central Forest Reserve and Nile Bank Central Forest Reserve.

Whilst the Indemnity agreement recognizes that the Bujagali Hydro Power Project (HPP) would lead to negative

environmental impacts, the Kalagala Offset was designed among other mitigation measures, to address

these negative environmental impacts whilst promoting sustainable development principles and objectives.

Hence, the Kalagala Offset is one among other programmes and initiatives implemented to address

environmental management in the Mabira Ecosystem. Therefore, its implementation requires integration

with ongoing programmes and activities.

The Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) describes the goal, objectives, strategies and actions at framework

level. Sectoral plans to address management of ecotourism, forests, river banks, land use, cultural resources

and community development have been described to be implemented by lead agencies, strengthen their

perfqrmance and work together to effectively implement the SMP.

Hon. Namuyangu j. Bya katonda

Minister of State for Water/Holding the Portifolio of the Minister for Water and Environment

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CKNOWLEDGEMENTS

he Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan has been prepared under the auspices of the Indemnity greement implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development on behalf of Government of ganda. Accordingly, the ministry provided resources and leadership in ensuring completion of the planning rocess. The National Forest Authority provided the lead technical supervision to the preparation ofthis SMP I behalf of the MEMD. The leadership provided by these two institutions is highly valued.

he planning process that led to the SMP was facilitated by International Union for Conservation of Nature UCN}. IUCN worked closely with a Planning Team that was comprised of representatives from Ministries ~sponsible for Energy and Minerals Development; Tourism, Trade and Industry; and Water and Environment; ational Forest Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Districts of Jinja, Mukono and Kayunga, uganda Kingdom, Busoga Kingdom, Civil Society, Private Sector to produce this SM P. The composition of the ~am was as follows:

Alice K. Guma, Ug3nda Tourists Association Anne Nakayenze K, District Environment Officer, Mukono District Arthur Mukuba, Busoga Kingdom Dr. Emmy Beraho, Bujagali Energy Limited Francis Ogwal, Biodiversity Specialist, National Environment Authority Frank Muramuzi, National Association of Professional Environmentalists Grace Mbabazi Aulo, Commissioner Tourism, Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry Joan Mutibwa, Senior Energy Officer, Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development Kabuuza Mukasa, Buganda Kingdom Moses Maganda, District Environment Office, Jinja Distract Patrick Musazi, District Environment Officer, Kayunga District Paul Buyera Head, Corporate Strategies, National Forest Authority

1. Tom Kanyike, Ministry of Water and Environment Tom Rukundo, National Forest Authority

everal institutions and individuals at local, national and sectoral levels, provided information and views at ifferent stages of planning through consultation meetings and workshops, brainstorming sessions or reviewing rafts of the SMP or the appendices.

he Ministry of Water and Environment would like to acknowledge all individuals and institutions who have :mtributed to planning and production of this SMP. The ministry acknowledges IUCN facilitation role and lOre especially Mr. Alex Muhweezi (lUCN Team leader) and Ms. Barbara Nakangu Bugembe for their tireless nd professional leadership in planning and preparation of the SMP.

he Ministry of Water and Environment extends appreciation to the World Bank which provided financial JPport for the entire planning process. Special thanks also go to Mr. Martin Fodor for his personal interest nd support during this planning process.

inally, the Ministry of Water and Environment looks forward to successful implementation of the SMP.

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Table of .Contents

PREAMBLE ..................................................................................................................... 1

FOREWORD ................................................................................................................... 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................................. 3

ACRONYMS .................................................................................................................... 7

1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 14

1.1 The Kalagala Offset .............................................................................. 14

1.1.1 Definition ............................................................................................... 14

1.1.2 Indemnity agreement ............................................................................ 16

1.2 The Sustainable Management Plan ...................................................... 16

1.2.1 The Sustainable Management Plan for Kalagala Offset ...................... 16

1.2.2 The Purpose of the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan ... 17

1.2.3 Relationship between the Kalagala Offset SMP and Management

of Natural Resources in the Mabira Ecosystem .................................... 17

1.2.4 Relationship between Kalagala Offset SMP and Outstanding Issues

of Bujagali HPP· ...................................................................................... 17

1.2.5 Requirement for the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan. 18

1.2.6. Likely impacts of the Kalagala Offset SM P ........................................... 18

1.2.7 The definition of Mabira ecosystem ..................................................... 19

1.2.8 Legal, policy and institutional frameworks influencing SMP ................ 19

1.3 The Kalagala Offset SMP planning process and methodology ............ 20

1.3.1 The Process and methodology .............................................................. 20

1.3.2 The Planning Tool (Ecosystem Approach) ............................................. 21

1.3.3 Planning considerations ........................................................................ 21

2. SITUATION ANALYSIS OF ISSUES AND TRENDS ................................ 21

2.1 Characteristics of Kalagala and Itanda Falls site .................................. 21

2.2 Characteristics of Mabira Ecosystem ................................................... 22

2.2.1 The Central Forest Reserves ................................................................. 22

2.2.2 Biodiversity ............................................................................................ 25

2.2.3 Vegetation in the CFR and environs ...................................................... 26

2.2.4 Drainage associated with Mabira Ecosystem ....................................... 27

2.2.5 Geology of Mabira Ecosystem .............................................................. 27

2.2.6 River banks ............................................................................................ 28

2.3 Socio-economic issues of Mabira Ecosystem ...................................... 29

2.3.1 Population .............................................................................................. 29

2.3.2 Land use ................................................................................................ 29

2.3.3 Tourism .................................................................................................. 29

2.3.4 Cultural assets associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Fa:ls Site .. 31

2.3.5 Community access to natural and cultural resources at Kalagala

and Itanda Falls Site and Central Forest Reserves ............................... 34

2.3.6 Equitable access to resources and benefits arising out of the SMP .... 34

2.3.7 Community development as a benefit from SMP implementation ....... 34

2.3.8 Agricultural activities and encroachment on CFRs ............................... 34

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2.3.9 Fishing ................................................................................................... 35 2.3.10 Water Pollution ...................................................................................... 35 2.3.11 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.6 2.7 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.4 3.4.1

Carbon sequestration ................. ; ................ "" ...................................... 35 Institutional, Policy and legal issues considered during planning ...... 35 The name Kalagala Offset ..................................................................... 35 Duration of the SMP .............................................................................. 36 Management history ............................................................................. 36 Coordination and implementation mandates ....................................... 36 legal aspects of cultural assets/values ............................................... 36 Compliance to policies and legal requirements ................................... 36 Ownership ............................................................................................. 37 General issues ....................................................................................... 37 Securing integrity of the Central Forest Reserves ................................ 37 Integration of SMP into ongoing plans and programmes ..................... 37 Integrating cross-cutting issues ............................................................ 37 SWOT analysis of Kalagala Offset ........................................................ 38 Summary of emerging issues ............................................................... 39 THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR KALAGALA OFFSET .... 39 The Duration of the Kalagala Offset SMP ............................................ 40 The Scope of Kalagala Offset SMP ........................................................ 40 logical framework analysiS of the Kalagala Offset SMP ...................... 40 Vision ..................................................................................................... 40 Goal ....................................................................................................... 40 Purpose of Kalagala Offset SMP ........................................................... 40 Objectives .............................................................................................. 41

The Kalagala Offset SMP Activities ................. : ..................................... 41 Objective #1: To protect the natural habitat, environmental and spiritual/cultural values of Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site and their ~environs ................................................................................................. 41

3.4.2 Objective #2: To promote social-economic and environmentally sound eco-tourism activities at the Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls sites ............................................................................................... 44

3.4.3 Objective #3: To promote the conservation of ecological and social economic values of Mabira ecosystem ................................................. 46

3.4.4 Objective #4: To integrate Kalagala offset into social-economic development aspirations of the peoples in adjacent landscape .......... 48

3.4.5 Objective #5: To harness the institutional capabilities for ensuring cost effective implementation of the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan ................................................................................. 50

3.5 Activity Plan .......................................................................................... 52 3.5.1 Activity prioritization ............................................................................. 52 3.5.2 Activity schedule ................................................................................... 53 3.6 The logical Framework .......... : ............................................................... 65 4. SMP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................... 69

4.1 Duration ................................................................................................. 69 4.2 location .................................................................................................. 69

4.3 Implementation Strategies ................ } ................................................. 69

4.3.1 Sustainability ............................................. : ........................................... 69

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Capacity building ................................................................................... 70

Implementation of Sectoral Issues ........................................................ 70

Implementing institutions ..................................................................... 70

Implementation Structure and coordination ......................... : .............. 71

SM P Implementation Unit within Ministry of Water and Environment

(MoWE) .................................................................................................. 71

Steering Committee ................................................................................ 71

Funding arrangements ........................................................................... 72

Integrating Cross-cutting issues ................................................ ~: .......... 73

Accountability measures ...................................................................... 73

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK .............................. 75

Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation Framework ....................... 75

M&E Strategy implementation modalities ........................................... 76

Responsibility for the monitoring function ........................................... 76

Reporting ............................................................................................... 76

Information dissemination .................................................................... 76

The Monitoring and Evaluation Plan .................................................... 77

RISK ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT AND ASSUMPTIONS ................. 97

BUDGET .......................................................................................... 98

CONCLUSIONS .............................................................................. 117

GLOSSARY .................................................................................... 117

REFERENCES ................................................................................. 119

Tourism ................................................................................................ 120

Wetlands .............................................................................................. 121

KEY PROJECT ISSUES AND NET EFFECT ANALYSIS ............................................................. 123

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED BUJAGALI

HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON VICTORIA NILE ..................................................................... 128

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILl1Y OF BUJAGALI ENERGY LIMITED ................................ 130

CRITERIA FOR DEFINING MABIRA ECOSySTEM ................................................................ 131

REQUIREMENT FOR SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

AT KALAGALA AND ITANDA FALLS SITE ............................................................................ 133

LIST OF INSTITUTIONS AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOlVED IN THE PLANNING ............ 1 34

ANNEXVII: PRINCIPLES OF ECOSYSTEM APPROACH .......................................................................... 1 35

ANNEX VIII: TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE LEAD INSTITUTION (MOWE) ......................................... 135

ANNEX IX: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF IMPLEMENTING INSTITUTIONS .................................. 137

LIST OF APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: THE KALAGALA AND ITANDA ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN

APPENDIX 2: STRATEGY FOR INTEGRATING SMP INTO MANAGEMENT OF CENTRAL FOREST RESERVES

APPENDIX 3: THE MABIRA FOREST AREA MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX 4: NILE BANK AND NAMAVUNDU CENTRAL FOREST RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX 5: KALAGALA FALLS CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX 6: STRATEGY FOR INTEGRATING KALAGALA OFFSET SMP INTO DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT

PLANS

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National Association of Professional Environmentalists

Ministry ofTourism Trade and Industry

National Fisheries Resources Institute

National Research Organization

National Environment Management Authority

National Forestry Authority

Non-Government Organization

Plan for Modernizing Agriculture

Reducing Emissions from Forest Deforestation and Degradation

Sugar Cooperation of Uganda Limited

Sub-Country DevelopmentPlan

Strategic Environmental Assessment

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Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited

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:XECUTIVE SUMMARY

"his is the Sustainable Management Plan prepared by Government of Uganda purposely for addressing the

)bligations between Government of Uganda and the IDA/World Bank as stipulated in the Indemnity Agreement

~o. B-0130-UG (Indemnity Agreement (partial Risks Guarantee for the Private Power Generation Project

Bujagali) between International Development Association (the Association) and Republic of Uganda (Uganda)

nJuly 2007.

(alagala Offset refers to measures for ensuring sound environmental management of the Mabira ecosystem

lousing Bujagali Falls/Dam for purposes of "counter balancing or making up for" some of the negative effects

:aused by Bujagali Hydropower Project (BHPP) on the environment as stipulated in the 2007 Indemnity

~greement.

rhe Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) is an ecosystem level plan. It provides information on the strategies

md actions that will be implemented as means to achieve the obligations stated in the Indemnity Agreement.

rhese obligations are:

3) Set aside the Kalagala Falls site1 exclUSively to protect its natural habitat and environmental and

spiritual values in conformity with sound social and environmental standards.

b) Carry out tourism development activities at the Kalagala Falls site in conformity with sound social

and environmental standards.

c) Not to develop power generation that could adversely affect the ability to maintain the Kalagala

Falls.

d) Conserve through a sustainable management programme and budget, the present ecosystem of

Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Kalagala Central Forest Reserve nnd Nile Bank Central Forest

Reserve.

The Kalagala Offset is considered a part of the mitigation measures against the likely negative impacts of

Bujagali dam which include: submerging the present Bujagali falls and displacement of several social, economic

and cultural activities and benefits accruing from the Bujagali Falls area and, negative environmental and

social-economic effects at Bujagali and its environs.

The main purpose of the SMP for Kalagala Offset is to provide management strategies, actions and means

for addressing the obligations in the Indemnity agreement vis: safeguarding the integrity of Kalagala and

Itanda falls and associated ecological, social and economic values, promoting sustainable utilization and

development of the natural resources associated with Kalagala and Itanda falls and, securing the integrity of

the Central Forest Reserves associated with the Kalagala and Itanda Offset.

This will ensure that Mabira ecosystem is ecologically secure and productive. Central to this purpose is the

implementation of Forest management plans forthe targeted Central Forests Reserves, integrated development

plans for the environment around Kalagala and Itanda Falls, ecotourism and land use in adjacent landscape.

Specifically, the SMP addresses the following issues:

a) Management capacity (human, financial, systems) for lead institutions responsible for the natural

and cultural resources of Kalagala and Itanda.

b) Institutional arrangements for the management of the Kalagala offset.

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c) Enforcement capacity and or compliance to environmental and natural resources related policies

regulations and laws.

d} Environmental abuses and mismanagement with regards to ecotourism development activities.

e) Conflicts regarding ownership and control or management of Cultural resources.

f} Information and data about resources within the Kalagala and Itanda Falls area.

g) Strategies and actions necessary for addressing the Kalagala Offset (management plans for thE

respective resources such as Forest Reserves, ecotourism development).

h} Stakeholder and community participation in management of natural and cultural resources associatec

with Kalagala and ltanda falls area including measures for ensuring community participation ir

management.

i} Tools and methodologies for monitoring and evaluating environmental and social-economic change:

at Kalagala and ltanda.

j) Mechanisms for sharing of costs and benefits accruing from implementation of Kalagala Offset.

k) livelihoods and community development associated with resources of Kalagala and Itanda falls area

I) Management of cross-cutting issues such as gender, HIV/AIDs in context of sustainable developmen'

actions envisaged under Kalagala Offset.

m) Integration of Kalagala Offset implementation strategies and actions within host institutions at local

district and national levels.

n) Restoration and maintenance of ecological condition of the targeted Central Forest Reserves anc

riverbanks that have been greatly modified by encroachment.

0) Justifying the value of Kalagala Offset and how it relates to development aspirations of managin€

institutions and peoples of the region.

p) Ecotourism development to harness the tourism potential associated with kalagala and Itanda Falls

q) Sustainable land use and land management in landscape adjacent to Kalagala and Itanda falls area.

The SMP aspires to a Vision for Kalagala and Itanda Falls area which is: Sustainable development, harnessing

the natural, human and cultural assets associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site. The SMP strive to

achieve the following Goals and Objectives:

Goal: "Transforming Kalagala Offset into a tool for sustainable development in the Mabira ecosystem".

This goal is intended to focus Kalagala Offset SMP activities to a long-term improvement in the conservation

status and delivery of conservation benefits derived from the ecological as well as socio-economic values

and potentials of the Mabira ecosystem. This is recognized as a long-term aim, but one to which the Kalagala

Offset SMP should be able to make a substantial contribution.

Accordingly, the SMP will strive to achieve the following Objectives:

a) Objective #1: To protect the natural habitat, environmental and spiritual/cultural values of Kalagala

Falls and Itanda falls, and their environs. This objective seeks to secure the ecological, social and economic integrity of the Kalagala and Itanda falls, the islands and associated waters, river banks and other natural features. The objective also seeks to put in place appropriate legal and institutional framework for the management of Kalagala Offset, including relevant aspects of regional and international agenda.

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b) Objective #2: To promote social-economic and environmentally sound eco-tourism activities at the Kalagala Falls and Itanda falls sites. This objective will be implemented largely through the Ecotourism Development Plan (Appendix 1). The latter will ensure that ecotourism resources at Kalagala Falls and

Itanda Falls area are optimally utilized to promote economic, aesthetic and ecological benefit. Ecotourism

activity will be carried out in an integrated and coordinated manner, ensuring that ecotourism benefits are equitably shared.

c). Objective #3: To promote the conservation of the ecological and social-economic values of Mabira ecosystem. This objective will ensure that the management of the targeted Central Forest Reserves is

based on solid information base and technically sound and approved management plans. It will further

guide the integration of forestry resources management into the wider sustainable development framework

in the region (Appendix 2).

d) Objective #4: To integrate Kalagala offset into social and economic development aspirations of the peoples in adjacent landscape. This objective brings SMP actions to uplift the quality of life of the people

who serve as stewards to the Kalagala and Itanda falls and associated natural features. Actions that

demonstrate benefits of conservation are prioritized (Appendix 4).

e) Objective #5: To harness the institutional capabilities for ensuring cost effective implementation of the Kalagala Offset sustainable management plan. This objective provides measures and mechanisms

to achieve a cost-effective implementation of the SMP. Measures or mechanisms for institutional

collaboration, information sharing, monitoring and evaluating the SMP are provided by this objective.

The SMP targets to deliver significant cross-cutting and sectoral outputs through sectoral plans such as the

Kalagala and Itanda Ecotourism Development Plan, Management Plans for the Kalagala, Nile Bank, Namavundu

and Mabira Forest Area CFRs and District Development Plans. The successful implementation of this plan

will result into the follOWing outcomes.

a) Improved ecological condition and status of natural resources associated with Kalagala and Itanda

Falls area, notably the islands, riverbanks and central forest reserves.

b) Protected and better managed Cultural resources within Kalagala and Itanda falls area.

c) Institutional framework and measures for protection and conservation of natural and cultural resources

for Kalagala and Itanda falls area.

d) Ecologically and socially sensitiveecotourism activities at Kalagala and Itanda.

e) Improvements in livelihoods of the peoples of Kangulumira and Butagaya.

f) Institutional capacities to sustainably manage and utilize resources within Kalagala and Itanda Falls

area.

g) Systems and procedures for monitoring and evaluating the performance and outcomes of Kalagala

Offset implementation.

The SMP shall be implemented by Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) as lead agency working with

the ministries responsible for tourism, culture and community development, districts of Kayunga, Mukono

and Jinja and Busoga and Buganda Kingdoms, NGOs and Private Sector. In addition, MoWE shall work with

lead agencies responsible for Forests (National Forestry Authority (NFA), Environment (National Environment

Management Authority (NEMA) and Wetlands (Wetlands Management Department (WMD)), among others.

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The SMP will be funded by the Government of Uganda (GoU). Other support may be sourced from Development

Partners and Global biodiversity conservation financing mechanisms. A comprehensive Financing Strategy

will be developed during the course of implementation. The Ministry of Finance shall approve SMP budget in

accordance with government budget management procedures. The approval processes will involve:

a) Lead Government agencies integrating costs for implementing activities of SMP within their budget

allocations.

b) Lead agencies processing endorsement of unfunded priorities for funding gaps through their respective

Sector Working Groups prior to submission to MoFPED for budget allocation.

c) The Lead ministry (MoWE) processing budgets for support to Districts in form of "conditional grants"

to implement Kalagala Offset SMP activities.

The other sources of funding that will support SMP implementation are:

a) Revenues generated from Payment for Environment Services by Uganda Electricity Transmission

Company Limited (UETCL). Modalities for use of these funds shall be negotiated during SMP

implementation.

b) Private Sector: through their investments into Ecotourism investments and Corporate Social

Responsibility and other resources.

c) Global Environment/biodiversity conservation mechanisms including Clean Development Mechanisms

(CDM), Global Environment Facility (GEF), RedUCing Emissions from Forest Deforestation and

Degradation (REDD), Carbon Funds, Climate Challenge Funds, etc.

d) Bujagali Social and Environmental Action plan (presently implemented by BEL) on aspects of Ecotourism,

Environment Management, and Community Development Programme.

The MoWE will receive funds from GoU to finance "funding gaps" for central coordination and crosscutting

activities as well as district budget activities. Lead government institutions (NFA, NEMA, MHI, MoGLSD,

WMD, Districts) shall finance activities under their mandates through their recurrent and development budgets.

Non-state actors in form of collaborating institutions will be contracted to implement sp~cific tasks based on

annual work plans, on the basis of proposals submitted by them or for tasks which MoWE has solicited their

participation. Private Sector investments shall be financed by their promoters.

The MoWE will coordinate and spearhead the implementation of the SMP because of its mandate over

management of water, forestry, wetland and environment which accounts for the biggest percentage of the

Outputs of the SMP. Agencies responsible for the management of these resources fall under this ministry.

MITI will take the lead role in implementing the Ecotourism Plan. Districts on the other hand will spear head

the implementation of decentralized natural resources functions such as wetlands, environment, non-protected

forest resources and over-all land use and land management. Ministry responsible for Culture (MoGLSD) in

collaboration with Cultural Institutions will take lead role in the management of cultural resources. NGOs /

CSOs and Private Sector will be engaged appropriately.

Monitoring and routine evaluation shall be on-going activity to track SMP progress against planned tasks and

targets/outputs. Monitoring will aim at providing regular overview of the implementation of activities in

terms of in-put delivery, work schedules and planned outputs/targets, etc. It will involve routine information

gathering, analysis and reporting to MoWE/Government,

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SMP Steering Committee, beneficiaries organizations, development partners, communities and other important

stakeholders. SMP activities will be benchmarked and performance regularly monitored while focusing more

on tangible outcomes of the SMP through outcome based performance monitoring.

The SMP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework will focus on:

a) Promoting accountability for the achievement of SMP objectives through the assessment of actions,

results, effectiveness, processes, and performance of the partners involved in SMP activities.

b) Promoting learning, feedback, and information sharing on results and lessons learned among the SMP

implementing partners, as a basis for decision-making on policies, strategies, SMP implementation

and to improve knowledge and performance, outputs and outcomes.

The SMP shall be implemented over a 10 year period effective 2010 until 2019 with total funding of approximately

US $ 9,795,500 this budget is sum total representing funded and non-funded priorities. Details of the non

funded priorities will be derived on successive annual budgeting stage.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This is the Sustainable Management Plan for addressing the obligations between Government of Uganda and

the IDA/World Bank as stipulated in the Indemnity Agreement No. B-0130-UG (Indemnity Agreement (partial

Risks Guarantee for the Private Power Generation Project (Bujagali) between International Development

Association (the Association) and Republic of Uganda (Uganda) in July 2007.

The Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) is an ecosystem level plan developed by applying

ecosystem management approach to provide information on the strategies and actions that will be

implemented as means to achieve the obligations stated in the Indemnity Agreement. It is presented in form

of the main document together with 6 Appendices.

The Sustainable Management Plan has been prepared by Government of Uganda with participation of key

stakeholders comprised of Government Ministries and Agencies, local Governments, Communities, Civil Society

Organizations, Private actors and Cultural Institutions among others. The Sustainable Management plan,

once it has been duly approved by Government of Uganda and accepted by the IDA/World Bank, we will be

implemented with effect from January 2010.

1.1 The Kalagala Offset

1.1.1 Definition

Kalagala Offset refers to measures for ensuring sound environmental management of the Mabira ecosystem

housing Bujagali Falls/Dam for purposes of "counter balancing or making up for" some of the negative

effects caused by Bujagali Hydropower Project (BHPP) on the environment (Annex 1: Key Project Issues and

Net Effects Analysis) as stipulated in the 2007 Indemnity Agreement.

Therefore, Kalagala Offset is part of the mitigation measures against the likely negative impacts of Bujagali

dam which include: submerging the present Bujagali falls and displace the several social, economic and

cultural activities and benefits accruing from the Bujagali Falls area. Furtherm9re, the BHPP would result into

other negative environmental and social-economic effects at Bujagali and its environs as detailed in Annex 1.

The Kalagala and Itanda falls area was selected to house the offset considering its close characteristics with

those of Bujagali (water, water falls, islands, cultural assets, and tourism potential, among others). In addition,

the Central Forest Reserve close to Kalagala and Itanda Falls (Kalagala, Nile Bank and Namavundu) and the

entire Mabira Forest Reserve are included in the offset because of their ecological and social economic

values in the region.

The mitigation measures for addressing the effects of BHPP are described under the Conditions for approving

BHPP by NEMA (Annex II: Conditions for Approval of Bujaga/i HPP on Victoria Nile) and are presently

implemented under various programmes, especially under the SEA for BEL (Annex 1/1: Environmental

Responsibility of BEL). The description of strategies and actions for addreSSing the Kalagala Offset takes into

account these ongoing implementation of mitigation measures and seeks to compliment these efforts by

providing ecosystem level planning framework that guides future conservation and development actions

relevant to addressing the negative impacts of BHPP as indicated in section 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3 and 1.2.4.

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Physically, the implementation of the Kalagala Offset covers (herein after referred to as Kalagala and Itanda

Falls Site as indicated in Map 2 the following: a) Water catchment following the hydrology directly feeding

into the Nile system within or near Kalagala and Itanda Falls area, b) natural assets and ecosystems whose

ecological, social and economic functions impact on the integrity of Kalagala and Itanda Falls area or get

impacted on by existence of Kalagala and Itanda Falls (Forests, River bank, Islands and Wetlands); c) natural

and modified production systems extending 3-5 km either side of the Nile river (consisting of adjacent land

and infrastructure) stretching between 0.45° and 0.67° north and people therein; d) cultural assets whose

values are associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls area (Section 3.2).

Map 1: Mabira Ecosystem and associated drainage

DRAINAGE OF MABIRA MANAGEMENT AREA & KALAGALA - ITANDA OFFSET

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1.1.2 Indemnity agreement

Government of Uganda (GoU) entered the Indemnity agreement in July 2007 whereby IDA committed to be a

Guarantor to Uganda forthe "IDA Guarantee Facility Agreement' between Bujagali Energy Limited and financing

institutions ("IDA Guarantee lendersJl) and ABSA Bank Limited as the Agent for the IDA Guarantee lenders

amounting to US$ 115,000,000 to support a portion of the financing of the Bujagali project. The Indemnity

Agreement is an integral component of the approved Bujagali Hydro Power Project by the IDA/world Bank.

The Indemnity Agreement provides for preparation and implementation of a Sustainable Management Plan

(SMP) for the Kalagala Offset, which includes the Mabira Central Forest Reserve, before June 30, 20082• The

Indemnity Agreement commits Uganda Government to:

a) Set aside the Kalagala Falls site3 exclusively to protect its natural habitat and environmental

and spiritual values in conformity with sound social and environmental standards.

b) Carry out tourism development activities at the Kalagala Falls site in conformity with

sound social and environmental standards.

c) Not to develop power generation that could adversely affect the ability to maintain the

Kalagala Falls.

d) Conserve through a sustainable management programme and budget, the present

ecosystem of Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Kalagala Central Forest Reserve and Nile

Bank Central Forest Reserve.

The Indemnity agreement therefore recognizes the Bujagali HPP impacts as detailed in Annex 1. The Kalagala

Offset is designed to address some of the negative environmental impacts whilst promoting sustainable

development principles and objectives.

1.2 The Sustainable Management Plan

1.2.1 The Sustainable Management Plan for Kalagala Offset

The Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) for Kalagala Offset is the description of the management goal,

objectives, strategies and actions for fulfilling the obligations to the Indemnity Agreement. The SMP is

developed as a requirement under the Indemnity Agreement.

The SMP encompasses the objectives for managing "Mabira Ecosystem" which for the purpose of this SMP,

comprises of the following components: (Annex III. Criteria for defining Mabira Ecosystem)

a) Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls and associated waters and islands, and adjacent land lying 3-5 Km on

either side of the Nile river bank, between 0.45°and 0.67°. (Map I: Location of Ka/aga/a Falls and Itanda

Falls). This area overlaps with locations presently served by the Environmental Responsibility Plan for 8EL

(SEA). It is assumed that actions implemented under the SEA contribute to the SMP and an overlap with

ongoing actions during implementation will be avoided.

b) Mabira, Kalagala Falls, Nile Bank, Namavundu, Namawanyi, Namananga, Namakupa Central Forest

Reserves (CFRs) and drainage systems within these CFRs.

c) Natural and modified resources and people within the defined area of Mabira ecosystem.

d} Cultural assets whose values are associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls.

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The SMP seeks to add value to ongoing management and utilization of natural resources (land, water, forests, wetlands, etc.) within and outside the Central Forest Reserves by providing an ecosystem level pia nnjng and development framework.

The SMP for Kalagala Offset includes a description of the implementation modalities, monitoring and evaluation framework, budget, roles and responsibilities of various institutions and actors.

1.2.2 The Purpose of the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan

The purpose of the Sustainable Management Plan for Kalagala Offset is to provide measures for ensuring sound environmental management of the Mabira ecosystem housing Kalagala and Itanda Falls for purposes of "counter balancing or making up for" some of the negative impacts caused by Bujagali dam on the environment.

In addition, the SMP serves the following purposes:

a) Fulfilling Uganda's commitment to the Indemnity Agreement Demonstrating Uganda's commitment to

sustainable development through mitigating against negative environmental impacts of Bujagali Hydro

Power Project - HPP; and

b) Providing a Planning Framework for guiding long term sustainable development actions in Mabira

Ecosystem.

1.2.3 Relationship between the Kalagala Offset SMP and Management of Natural Resources in the

Mabira Ecosystem

The Kalagala Offset SMP is abroad planning framework for promoting sustainable development in Mabira

Ecosystem, encompassing the environmental, socio - cultural and economic issues as they relate to the

Kalagala Offset obligations. As such, it sets broad objectives and outputs, out of which, sectoral and non

sectoral plans or strategies are derived to address specific management actions. The following sectoral

plans or management strategies have been prepared and appended as integral components of the SMP.

(a) Kalagala -Itanda Ecotourism Development Plan (2009): the plan addresses development and

management actions for ecotourism within Kalagala and Itanda Falls area (Appendix 1).

(b) Framework for Integrating Kalagala Offset SMP into the management of Central Forest Reserves: a description of the Goal, Objectives and Strategies for managing Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) within Mabira Ecosystem in the context of Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan by the National Forest Authority (NFA) (Appendix 2.)

(c) Management Plans for Mabira Forest Area4 (Appendix 3) (d) Management Plan for Nile Bank and Namavundu Central Forest Reserves (Appendix 4) (e) Management Plan for Kalagala Falls Central Forest Reserve (Appendix S) (f) Framework for Integrating Kalagala Offset SMP.into District Development Plans (Appendix

1.2.4 Relationship between Kalagala Offset SMP and Outstanding Issues of Bujagali HPP

The Kalagala Offset SMP described strategies and actions for addressing one among the several mitigation

measures for negative impacts of Bujagali HPP (Ann?x 1). As such, the SMP is limited to those strategies and

actions that meet the obligations in the Indemnity Agreement. The SMP recognizes contribution by actions

implemented under BEL SEA towards mitigating against negative effects of Bujagali HPP.

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The SMP recognizes other ongoing orfuture actions implemented within the context of Bujagali HPP mitigatior

measures as collective efforts towards sustainable development in the Mabira ecosystem. The SMP further

recognizes ongoing and future management actions by NFA, NEMA, MITI, Districts, and MoGLSD in respec1

of forests, environment, tourism, community development and culture preservation, respectively.

1.2.S Requirement for the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan

The Indemnity Agreement binds Uganda and the IDA/World Bank to ensure that the Sustainable Managemenl

Plan is developed, budget is allocated and implementation of the plan is undertaken to the satisfaction 01

both parties. This implies that the Government must approve the plan and secure acceptance by the IDAI

World Bank. It further implies that the SMP is developed through a process acceptable to both parties.

Therefore, the description of Goals, Objectives, Strategies and Actions that will be undertaken to fulfil

obligations in the Indemnity Agreement is unknown lest it has been disclosed, hence this Sustainable

Management Plan.

The SMP approval process has followed Government procedures whereby the lead implementing ministry,

Ministry of Water and Environment has processed the approval. The Government of Uganda/Ministry 01

Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) shall allocate funding for implementing the SMP, in

accordance with the budgeting procedures of Government. lastly, Government shall mobilize institutions and

stakeholders and ensure implementation of the SMP, involving lead agencies and other stakeholders as

determined in the SMP.

From a technical point of view, the SMP recognizes that:

a) BujagaJi HPP creates negative impacts on the environment and as such, the Kalagala Offset is a measure

to counter balance or make up for these negative impacts in the long run.

b) Management of protected resources such as the targeted Central Forest Reserves, river banks, wetlands

ought to recognize (or be recognized by) the wider socio-economic development framework of the area

housing these resources. Therefore, the management of targeted CFRs ought to reflect the ecological as

well as social-economic factors in adjacent landscape and within the over-all national development

processes and priorities.

c) The natural resources around the Kalagala and Itanda falls (including waterfallS, forests, land, water,

wetlands, Nile river bank, etc.) provide immense opportunities for sustainable development ofthis region

and the country at large. In order for this potential to be harnessed on sustainable basis, the SMP seeks

to provide an integrated plan for the management and development of these resources.

1.2.6. likely impacts of the Kalagala Offset SMP

The Kalagala Offset SMP seeks to promote or achieve sustainable development to offset the negative impacts

ariSing out of Bujagali HPP. The SMP is expected to have positive environmental and social impacts and

minimal negative impacts (if any) on the environment and social well being of the peoples of the Mabira

ecosystem. Any likely negative impact(s) arising out of the SMP implementation will be assessed and treated

in accordance with the National Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines. However, for purposes of this

SMP, a checklist of requirements for sound environmental practices is proposed. (Annex V: Requirements for

environmental management at Kalagala and Itanda Falls Area).

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Specifically, the SMP will positively impact on the following:

Energy Policies: by mitigation against the negative environmental impacts created by Bujagali HPP, the SMP

creates a positive image about the energy policies of Uganda as being environmentally sensitive.

Ecological integrity ofthe targeted Central Forest Reserves: by incorporating the SMP strategies and actions

into the Management Plans of the targeted CFR and later, their implementation will ensure that the

management of these CFRs is an integral component of the over-all goal of sustainable development in the

Mabira ecosystem (Appendix 2).

Enhancing stakeholder participation: the planning and Implementation of SMP demonstrates a process of

bringing together stakeholders including central and local government agencies, private sector, NGOs, cultural

institutions, development partners and the public agreeing into common objectives and outputs (Section

1.3.1 (planning) and Section 4.4 (Implementation).

Improving environmental governance: the SMP has identified shortcomings in the environmental governance

system and capacities in Uganda (section 2.4.6 & 2.4.7), with respect to the environment associated with

Kalagala Offset. By putting in place strategies and actions for improving on the policies and institutional

frameworks for environmental governance (Section 3.3.4 under Objective #5), the SMP will result in improved

governance of the environment in the targeted area.

Setting the scene: the Kalagala Offset and the ecosystem level management planning are relatively new to

Uganda's environmental management approaches in Uganda. Therefore, this process presents an opportunity

for learning and practicing how to handle complex projects and issues such as those associated with Bujagali

dam.

Framework for guiding investments in Mabira ecosystem: The SMP provides an over-all planning framework

for guiding sustainable development in the Mabira Ecosystem, e.g., the Ecotourism Development Plan

(2001)(Appendix 1).

1.2.7 The definition of Mabira ecosystem

For purposes ofthis SMP and Kalagala Offset, Mabira Ecosystem (Map 2: Mabira Ecosystem) comprises of:

a) Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated waters and islands.

b) Mabira, Kalagala Falls, Nile Bank, Namavundu, Namawanyi, Namananga, Namakupa (FRs.

c) Natural and modified ecosystems lying up to 3 -5 Km from either side of the Nile river bank between

0.045° and 0.067°and people living within this geographical area and their social and economic activities.

d) Cultural assets whose values are associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls.

1.2.8 legal, policy and institutional frameworks influencing SMP

Unlike other Management Plans for Protected Areas such as Forest Reserves and National Parks whose

management is regulated under respective Sectoral laws, the Kalagala SMP does not have such law that

would regulate its implementation, although the goal and some of the objectives lend it close to the Environment

law.

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The Kalagala SMP is concerned with the waters of the Nile River whose management is partly influenced b, the Nile Treaty. likewise, the core conservation/ecological areas of "Mabira Ecosystem" are partly influencel by international and regional agreements (Conventions such as Convention on Biological Diversity, Conventior on Combating Desertification) and protocols (e.g., EAC Protocol on Sustainable Development in lake Victorii Basin, Protocol on Natural Resources Management) to which Uganda is a party. It is therefore a requiremen that the implementation of the SMP takes into account the relevant obligations from these agreements anI protocols.

Some of the issues addressed by the Kalagala SMP are cross-sectoral in nature. Although the planninl process has.been led by MEMD as the lead Ministry implementing the Indemnity Agreement, the MEM[ engaged sectoral ministries and lead Agencies in the planning process (Section 1.3.1). likewise, the SMI ensures multi-stakeholders participation in its implementation. Regarding financing the implementation 0

the SMP, relevant procedures for budget allocation to the implementation of this plan have been applied Sl

as to secure government funding for the implementation of this plan.

The Kalagala SMP seeks to add value to the existing management plans (such as those for the CFRs (Appendice 2,3,4 & 5), District Development Plans (Appendix 6) and Ecotourism Plan (Appendix 1), among others. A such, to be able to cause the SMP to gain recognition and integration in these sectoral plans, there is need fo legal mandate (e.g., through Cabinet decision) accorded to the lead Ministry to enforce integration. Failun to achieve this might result into no integration or implementation altogether.

1.3 The Kalagala Offset SMP planning process and methodology

1.3.1 The Process and methodology

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD led the planning process that took place betweer December 2008 and June 2009. The following government institutions took lead role in the planning process National Forest Authority (NFA), National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry (MTII), Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) and the Districts of Mukono, Kayungi and Jinja. The other lead players included Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) Ministry of Gender, labour and Social Development (MoGLSD), Bujagali HPP lenders (World Bank, ADB, EDB etc.) Civil Society, Private Sector/Uganda Tourist Association (UTA), Bujagali Energy limited (BEl), Bugandi Kingdom, Busoga Kingdom, and communities of Kangulumira Sub-county (Kalagala and Kamuli Villages) am Butagaya sub-county (Butagaya Village). Several government, non-government, development partners, privatI sectors and individuals were consulted during the planning exercise. IUCN provided technical input and over all facilitation and coordination of the SMP planning process. The World Bank provided financial resources tl facilitate the process.

The planning process was characterized of the following main steps:

Over-all, over 750 persons (500 male and 250 female) from Policy to household level/community levels, wen involved at various stages of this planning process. (Annex VI: List of institutions and number of peoph involved in the planning).

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1.3.2 The Planning Tool (Ecosystem Approach)

The planning for Kalagala Offset SMP applied an Ecosystem Based Approach. According to Article 2 of the

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Ecosystem Based Approach is a strategy for the integrated

management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable

way.

The Ecosystem Based Approach recognizes that ecological, social and economic aspects are integral

components of an ecosystem. It aims to manage the ecosystem, based on the multiple functions that the

ecosystem performs and the multiple uses that are made of the functions. (Annex VII: Principles of Ecosystem

Approach).

In applying this approach, the follOWing principles were taken into account:

a) Stakeholders' participation in planning and implementation.

b) Ecosystem structure, functioning, well-being and its management needs.

c) Socio-economic developments (ongoing and potentials) and their linkages with environment.

d) Adaptive management to work towards achieving long term goals.

1.3.3 Planning considerations

The planning process took into account the following considerations, among others.

a) Participation and ownership: ensuring participation by Stakeholders and Lead Agencies.

b) Value proposition: ensuring that the Kalagala Offset SMP adds value to the ongoing and future sustainable

development work in the "Mabira Ecosystem".

c) Sustainability: ensuring that Kalagala Offset SMP becomes a tool for mobilizing sustainable commitments

and actions.

d) Cost-effectiveness: ensuring that modalities and tools for implementing the SMP are cost-effective.

e) Identity: ensuring that planning process and the product (Kalagala Offset SMP) is credible.

2. SITUATION ANALYSIS OF ISSUES AND TRENDS

The information presented in this section is generated from field observations, Consultations with stakeholders, literature review and official records, and baseline studies that were undertaken as part of this planning

effort.

2.2 Characteristics of Ka/aga/a and Itanda Falls site

The Kalagala and Itanda Falls site is composed of Kalagala Falls, Itanda Falls, Islands of Itanda and Muyanja

and associated waters, Kalagala Falls Central Forest Reserve (along the western bank of river Nile in Kayunga

district) and Nile Bank Central Forest Reserve (along the eastern bank of river Nile in Jinja district). The

Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site lie some 20 km north of Bujagali (Map 2: Location of Ka/agala and Itanda Falls

area).

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The Kalagala Falls descend through a 12m wide river channel between Muyanja islands and the Kalaga

Falls CFR. Itanda Falls (100 m) passes between Itanda Island and the Nile Bank CFR. Lying between Kalaga

and Itanda Falls there is another SOm mid-channel rapid which runs between Muyanja and Itanda islands

According to the districts' boundaries, both Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated islands fall under Jin

District administration. In practice, the use and control of resources on the two islands were found to I

under Kayunga District Administration. This necessitates close collaboration between the two districts

order to sustainably utilize these resources without border conflicts.

2.2 Characteristics of Mabira Ecosystem

Mabira ecosystem is found in Mukono, Kayunga and Jinja Districts covering approximately 2,OOOkm2 TI

major natural/physical features are the Central Forest Reserves, the Nile river/waters, agriculturallandscap

human settlements and physical infrastructure such as roads, public /private institutions and infrastructur

among others.

2.2.1 The Central Forest Reserves

The Mabira Ecosystem has six Central Forest Reserves as shown in Map 3 and Table I below.

Table 1: Location and Size of Central Forest Reserves in Mabira Ecosystem

CFR Coordinates Size Counties Mabira 0024-00 35 N and 320 29.974 ha Ntenjeru. Nakifuma. I

52"-33007 E Buikwe. Mukono Nile Bank 0° 35' and 0°40' North 606 ha Butembe

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and 33000' and 33002'E

• Nadaqi ?? 479 ho Buikwe, Nakifuma Namawanyi 11 325 ha Ntenjeru Namananga ?? 131 ha Nfenjeru Namavundu 0°30' and 0°35' North 704 ha Butembe

and 33°05' and 33°07' E

Kalrioolo 0° 35' and 0° 37'N and 104 ha Ntenjeru 33° 03' 33° 05'E

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Map 2: Location for Kalagala and Itanda Falls Area.

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Map 3: Location of (FRs in the Mabira Ecosystem

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2.2.2 Biodiversity

Although Information of biodiversity in Mabira ecosystem is limited, the ecosystem is believed to be rich in

species diversity and abundance. The following description is based on the Biodiversity inventory of Mabira

CFRs and River Nile.

a) Forest Biodiversity:

According to the Uganda Forest Nature Conservation Master Plan 2002, Mabira is categorized as a Protected Area of

core conservation value and one ofthe critical biodiversity forests in Uganda. Mabira forest is ecologically important

and provides habitat for several biodiversity as indicated in Table 2. The forest supports 9 species found in Mabira

only in Uganda (including 6 butterflies, 1 moth, 1 bird and 1 tree species). One tree species is endemic to Uganda

(Table 2).

Table 2: Mabira Forest Biodiversity Status

Criteria Trees & Shrubs Birds Sma" Butterflies Large Moths

I Mamm als

. No of species now 312 . 287 23 218 97

. known in the forest No. of restricted 9 I 37 1 27 7 range species Known from< 5 : forests No of regional' 0 0 1 0 0 endemics No recorded in 284 107 16 199 97 1996 inventory Species diversity .. ... .. ... . . Species .. ... .. . .. n

conservation value Species unique to ' Caesalpinia Tit hylia None Epit% cotuna Orthogoniop Mabira forest vo/kensii Pseudathymo filum sp.C.

plutonico Neptis trigonophoro

I Sol/yo notolensis

. Acroeo rogersi Coenides

I docena Albertine Rift Grewia 0 0 0 0 endemics pubescens

Source: Mabira Forest Reserve Biodiversity Report 1996. Report No. 13 Key: The stars ratings indicate values relative to the other 64 Uganda forests investigated

under the survey.

"""** The site is in top 10% of sites

"""", The site is in 11 to 25% of sites

",,,, Midranking 26 - 74% of sites

", bottom 25% of sites

Regional endemics refer to species restricted to Uganda, the Albertine rift and/or the Masai-Somali region.

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Mabira CFR is part of the network of critical biodiversity sites in Uganda and as such, its management is

zoned into Strict Nature Reserve (SNR) Zone, Buffer Zone (BZ) and a Production-lone (PZ) in the ratio of 23%

SN R, 22% BZ and 54% PZ.--

b) Aquatic Biodiversity (Fish)

According to the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report, 2006 of the BujagaJi Hydropower Project report (BHPP), there are eighteen (18) species of fish along the Nile (Table 3).

Table 3: Species of Fish in the Nile

Scientific Name Common English Name Local Name

Bagrus docmac Cat fish Semutundu

Barbus altianalis Barbel Kisinja

Labeo victorianus - Ningu I

I Brycinus sadleri - Nsoga

Gnathonemus longlibarbis - Kisoma

Gnathonemus victoriae - ! Kisoma /Bobo

Haplochromines Nkejje

Labeo victorianus - Ningu

Lates nitoticus Nile perch Mputa

Mormyrus kannume Elephant snout fish Kasulubana I , Oreochromis leucostictus Tilapia Ngege

i Oreochromis niloticus Tilapia Ngege

Oreochromis variabilis Tilapia Mmbiru

Synodontis afrofischeri Cat fish Nkolongo

Synodontis Victoriae Cat fish Ngolongo I Tilapia zillii - Ngege I

Source: The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIAI of the Bujagall Hydropower Project Report (BHPP), Uganda Fisheries Component

However, this information is inadequate to inform decisions regardingthe management of fisheries resource

in the Nile, around Kalagala and Itanda Falls in context of current and future uses of the waters of the Nile fo

water based sports (rafting, sport fishing, etc.). The SMP recommends biodiversity surveys including aquati

resources (section 3.4.3).

2.2.3 Vegetation in the CFR and environs

The vegetation of Mabira CFR was classified as "medium altitude moist semi deciduous" (Langdale- Brow

and Osmaston 1960). To date, after a long time influence by human activities (that is timber and woo

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Kalagala Falls CFR originally had many species of trees and other plants classified as Celtis-Chrysophyllum

and Forest-Savanna Mosaic (Langdale-Brown et at 1964). To-date, the northern and southern parts of the

reserve (about 90%) has been completely cleared of all natural vegetation while the central part has some

patches of natural grass and trees. Natural regeneration has been observed in some parts ofthe reserve and

the species that have been recorded include Maesopsis eminii, Milicia excelsa and Antiaris toxicaria. There

have been efforts by National Forestry Authority (NFA) to restore the integrity of Kalagala Falls CFR by replanting

84 ha. Action on the remaining 20 ha is thus proposed in Objective #3.

According to langdale-Brown et al. (1964), the indigenous vegetation for both Nile Bank and Namavundu CFRs was rich in plant species. The dominant tree species included: Antiaris toxicaria, Albizia spp., Acacia spp., Milicia excelsa, Trichilfia splendida, Ficus spp, Hallea stipulosa, Warbugia ugandansis, Tee/ea noblis,

Khaya senegolensis, and Chrysophyllum spp. The vegetation was classified as Celtis-Chrysophyllum and ForestSavannah Mosaic. Approximately, 90-95% of the original vegetation was lost to agricultural encroachment and change of form of forest from natural forest to plantation forest.

There are hardly any natural trees remaining and have been replaced with exotics planted for industrial

plantation. Remnant tree stands can be sited along the river bank and along the drainage systems. The

plantation trees are dominated by Pinus Collibea, Eucalyptus and Terminalia. This change in tree species

composition has implications on the biodiversity species diversity as well as socio-economic uses of forestry

resources from within these reserves.

Information on the vegetation of Nadagi and Namawanyi CFRs is not available. Description of the vegetation

on forest on private land, wetlands and river bank is also not available.

The SMP proposes Forest inventory to fill these information gaps.

The natural vegetation in the landscape has been greatly modified by agriculture and human settlements

activities. This necessitates the need for integrated land use and land management to ensure that land is

optimally utilized.

2.2.4 Drainage associated with Mabira Ecosystem

Mabira ecosystem is part of the watershed area for local and international waters of Lake Kyoga, Victoria,

and rivers Nile and Ssesibwa which flow to lake Kyoga with tributaries including Walekekata, Kasala, Luzibwe,

Katogo, Nakasagazi, Namamiya, Kinyanyo, Kizibigi, Nyansa, Mayanja, Lulimba, Mulungu, Waluke, Wakisu,

Namokomo, Wabuyimba, Nakalasa, Jugula, Kasininya, and Musamya flowing into river Ssezibwa.ln the eastern

bloc rivers Waliga, Kasate, Nakwanga, Kitigoma, Nakyeyedo, Burunginjuku, Kyetinda, Buwola, Nkuse and

Mubugwe flow into river Nile (Map I). The Kalagala Offset SMP traces this drainage because the drainage

and associated catchment are core resources for management.

2.2.5 Geology of Mabira Ecosystem

The rock formation of southern Buganda, extending to the Mabira ecosystem has been described (Pallister

1959) as consisting of Buganda -Toro system. The basement complex is made of granitic gneiss granite of

that system. They are overlain by metamorphosed sediments such as schist's, phyllites, quartzites and

amphibolites.

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This type of rock formation tends to be uniform and give some resistance to erosion except along joints an

fracture planes. The rock formation has undergone many years of physical and chemical weathering t

considerable depths. They consist of red soils derived from amphibolites rocks with inherent richness i

mineral nutrients for plant growth. Shallow lithosols occur on the highest ridge crests consisting of grey an

grey brown sandy loams with lateritic concretions on top of the ridges and upper slopes. Grey sandy soi

appear at the base of the catena. Their soils may be as a result of hill wash or river alluvium. Below the sam

top soil are sandy clays of a very pale grey color and mottled orange brown. Grey clay soils occur along riVE

and stream courses such as river Musamya in east and Ssezibwa in west blocks respectively, particularl

where valleys carry papyrus vegetation. Below this clay are sandy and sometimes pebbly clays. While suc

soils are under water throughout the year, surface accumulation of peat is no more than 5 centimeters thicl

The swamp soils and those of the lower reaches of Buganda soils catena are acidic in nature with (pH: 3.8

4.8) and deficient in all plant nutrients, magnesium and sulphur being exceptions.

2.2.6 River banks

The river bank at and near Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls are degraded due to agricultural encroachmen

Within Kalagala CFR, the riverbank has been encroached upon by Ecotourism Development by Adrift

(Figure 1).

This is in violation of the National Environment (Wetlands, Riverbanks and lakeshores Managemen"

Regulations 2000 that establishes 100m area of protected zone (river bank) along the rivers, including th

Nile. With the current state of use of these river banks, urgent action by NEMA, NFA and Districts will b

required. The SMP proposed actions to address this problem under Objectives #1 and #4.

Figure 1: Sample of degraded River bank at Itanda.

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2.3 Socio-economic issues of Mabira Ecosystem

2.3.1 Population

According to the Housing and Population Census (2002) the human population of Mabira ecosystem is largely

consisting of peasant farmers who constitute over 90% of the 1,477,579 million people distributed among the

districts as follows 294,613 (Kayunga), 387,573 (Jinja) and 795,393(Mukono). Kalagala CFR is found in

Kangulumira Sub County with population of 34,855 while Butagaya, where the Nile Bank CFR is located had a

population of 12,500.

Therefore, approximately 37,000 people directly interact with Kalagala and Itanda falls or are like Iy to impact

on or be impacted upon by Kalagala and Itanda falls. Likewise, the SMP will bear direct impact and benefit to

these people.

2.3.2 land use

The land use adjacent to the Kalagala and Itanda Falls is forestry t. Beyond the CFRs, the land use is largely

agriculture and rural settlement. Urban settlement is growing at Kangulumira 3 km away. In terms of planning

for the management of the Kalagala and Itanda Falls Area, the management objectives of the two CFR in

which Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls are located and the land use in the adjacent landscape will form the

main focus.

2.3.3 Tourism

According to the Integrated Tourism Master Plan, 1993, Mabira ecosystem is classified under the Capital

Area Zone of the Secondary Tourism Zone. The destination is ideal for visitors because of its association with

source of the Nile, and its proximity to the Kampala-Jinja-Mukono-Entebbe urban areas. Tourism is of great

potential in the Mabira ecosystem extending from River Nile, Kalagala Falls, Griffin Falls, Itanda Falls, the

Islands, Caves of Nakalanga, Kiwaala Falls Cultural heritage, Tropical Forest rich in animal and plant species,

high aesthetic potential to the undulating hills and wide valleys around lake Victoria crescent.

"rhe ongoing tourism activities include: white water rafting, bird watching, bungee jumping, nature trails/

walks, cultural tourism, horse riding, spot fishing, primate viewing, among others (Figure 2).

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Figure 2: Ongoing tourism development:

Truck waiting to collect water rafters/rom 8ujagoli and device used to ferry construction materials of tourist sites on Island Photo by; AI

Muhweezi, IUCN (2009)

Regarding the hospitality facilities, Jinja and Kampala provide most accommodation facilities. Within Mabii (FR, there is accommodation and other facilities at the Mabira Eco-Iodge, Mabira Ecotourism centre ar several camping sites within and outside the Forest Reserve. At Kalagala Falls, (FR, Adrift Uganda Ltd developing tourism facilities within the Kalagala (FR and at Kalagala Island. Other facilities are planned I

be built at Itanda in the Nile bank (FR.

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In terms of eco-tourism development at Kalagala and Itanda Falls area, collaboration between the various

agencies to enforce Environmental Standards regulating developments in CFRs is of great concern. There is

clear evidence of non-compliance to environmental regulations by ongoing development by Adrift, especially

at Kalagala Falls CFR which is ongoing without approval by NEMA, although the matter has now been forwarded

to NEMA to address.

Communities and Districts are eager to participate in developing the Eco-tourism industry/service at Kalagala

- Itanda Falls. At present, there is a feeling that they may not participate or benefit according to their

expectations. Whilst the current developers indicate the intention to engage the community in the development

and benefiting from the tourism attractions at Kalagala and (tanda, there seems not to be clear strategy or

plan to effectively engage communities in the business. Nonetheless, Adrift has initiated the process which

awaits formal endorsement by NFA in accordance with the Concession agreement. The management plans

for the CFRs propose action to develop a coherent strategy.

There are proposed investments such as the proposed establishment of a Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Sport

Fishing without sufficient assessment of their ecological and policy feasibility. As a case in point, proposed

Chimpanzee Sanctuary would be required to apply established procedures and seek permission from Uganda

Wildlife Authority for such investments by private entity. likewise, Sport fishing is being advanced without

credible data on the ecology of the waters/fisheries in the River.

There are several attractions at Kalagala falls and Itanda Falls area. However, the current investments seem

not to optimize their overall values and potential. A case in point is the ongoing establishment of a tented

camp at Kalagala Falls Central Forest Reserve that, instead of recognizing the adjacent cultural asset, a fence

has been erected thereby undermining the opportunity to offer the cultural attractions to the visitors at the

Camp.

One of the outputs of the Planning process is to update the 2002 Concept on Ecotourism development at

Kalagala and Itanda Falls, and bring it in line with the over-all SMP. Since the intention is to focus on ecotourism,

promotion of ecotourism at Kalagala and Itanda will involve community, Districts and other local level actors.

The Eco-Tourism Development Plan for Kalagala and Itanda Falls Area (Appendix 1) addresses these issues

and provides the road map for optimizing tourism potential of the area.

2.3.4 Cultural assets associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site.

There are several cultural assets at Kalagala falls and (tanda Falls site (Table 4). Whilst the Constitution

(1995) of Uganda, the Forest and Tree Planting Act (2003) and other legal and policy provisions provide for

the ownership and management or control of these assets, the practice on the ground tends to suggest that

there is unclear ownership and management of these assets, instead, there is competition and duplication of

efforts among several actors to control and administer these assets.

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Table 4' List of Cultural Assets found within Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site Kalagala CFR Muyanja Island Itanda

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Bwene worship rock dwelling the spirits that • crown Buganda's Kabakas The boulders (large rocks) dwells the 3 spirits for Buganda, Busoga and Bunyoro. Kabaka Wabakabaka worship rock inhabiting the • King of Buganda spirits Riverside worship cave inhabits Ssalongo the caretaker for all the Buganda spirits Mwariro worship rocks for the Kabakas, Buganda men, women and Salongo Abatonde worship rock Abazale worship rock Ababumbe worship rock Obukilo worship rock Embuga ya Benne Musaka worship rock Rwego worship rock specifically for cleansing and blessings Nnabuzana worship rock for safety of children Kiwanuka worship rock for men blessings

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Nabawanuka worship rock for women blessings Embuga worship rocks for Musisi, Ddungu, • Omutonzi and Kitinda The Kwoto «worshiping shrineu erected by the • Balangira clan. Kinabiro kya Mukasa worship rock Ekikono kya Mukasa worship rock Namulondo ya Mukasa inhabiting in worship rocks and ceremonial trees Embuga ya Nakibinga worship rock for initiation and blessings Mutabazi worship rock for defence and security Mukyala Namirembe worship rock for peace Lubowa and Nalubowa spirits dwelling in rocks, ceremonial trees and natural habitats

• Kinene and Nabinene spirits dwelling in rocks, ceremonial trees and natural habitats

• Musoke and Namusoke cultural spirits dwelling in worship rocks and caves

• Tree and plant species with herbal and medicinal values.

A worship rocky pot • with cleansing and pure water for spiritual healing. Worship stones and rocks for the different Buganda. clans' spiiits including Muwanga, Mutegesi, Musisi, Omutonde, Kitinda, Naluwoza, Kaliisa, Mukyala Namukasa, Kiberu, Naggadya, Kavuma and Nakavuma, Nakirija and Ssekirijja. Monument trees planted by former Buganda Kabakas Herbal and medicinal forest cover. Biological cultural assets and properties in form of natural habitats for the Kalagala spirits.

These Cultural Assets are used in the various ways, including the following:

a) Source of peace and stability in Buganda and the country at large.

b) CleanSing purposes and source of blessings and wealth.

c) Hosting spiritual ceremonies for crowing the Buganda Kabaka's.

d) Source of herbal and medicinal tree and plant.

e) Fore castings and foretelling including doom, famine, invasion, disasters, etc.

f) Hosting a variety of monument trees for the past kings.

g) Hosting the remains for the Mutesa II palace.

h) Cultural heritage.

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Musoke worship rocks on the riverside shoreline Tanda medium worship and ceremonia I stone whose spirits dwell in a shrine "Ssabo" erected by a woman spiritual leader


i) Source of sustainable socio-economic benefits through development of cultural tourism.

j) Used by schools, universities, Ugandans for aesthetic, educational, ecological and environmental research

and values.

Figure 5 below shows the location of key Cultural Resources within Kalagala and Itanda falls area. Strategies

and actions for managing these Cultural assets are described in Section 3.4.1,Kalagala - Itanda Ecotourism

Development Plan - 2009 (App~ndix 1) Nile Bank & Namavundu CFRS Management Plan (Appendix 4) and

Kalagala Falls Central Forest Reserve Management Plan (Appendix 5).

Map 4: Map showing location of Cultural Resources within Kalagala falls area

SOurce: NFA (2009)

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2.3.5 Community access to natural and cultural resources at Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site and Centr

Forest Reserves.

The Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls, and associated Islands have traditionally been accessed freely for variol

uses by the communities/residents, despite the fact that since the establishment of the CFRS, access h

been through the "Protected Areas" without properly defined routes and regulations. There is interest I

both NFA and communities to ensure access to these resources is not constrained. The management pIal

for Nile Bank, Namavundu and Kalagala Falls CFRs provide measures for access.

limited quantities of non-timber forest products such as fish, mushroom, fruits, fire wood, coffee wild in:

is permitted for non-trade or domestic use under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003. Use

rattan cane for handcraft has developed considerably, as has the use of leaves of wild date palm, Phoen reC/inate, for making floor mats. Other non wood products accessed for non-trade purposes include wi

coffee, clay, sand, stones, herbal medicine, fodder and thatching grass amongst others. However NFA has r

data on volume ofthe non-timber products taken out and their value.

Within Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank Central Forest Reserves, NFA has issued permits to individuals ar

community groups to grow exotic trees for example Eucalyptus spp and Pine.

2.3.6 Equitable access to resources and benefits arising out of the SMP

Past and ongoing practice indicate that there have been tendencies of inequitable sharing of costs ar

benefits between the three districts (and the kingdoms) arising out of development programmes associatE

with the construction of Bujagali HPP. As such, the planning process received strong sentiments expressir

desire to ensure that the implemer.tation of Kalagala SMP ensures equitable participation and benefits amor

the districts. The Ecotourism Development Plan (Appendix 1) and the CFR management plans (Appendices

& 5) provide specific measures to address this issue.

2.3.7 Community development as a benefit from SMP implementation

Consultations with the communities of Kalagala/Kasambya (Kalagala Falls) and Butagaya (Itanda Falls) c

one hand and with sub counties of Butagaya and Kangulumira have revealed the strong need for communil

development as a benefit arising out of: a) revenues derived from eco-tourism at Kalagala and Itanda Fal

Site; and b) hosting the "Offset" on behalf of the upstream communities and the country at large. The followir

community development benefits have been proposed, among others: employment, education facilities, roa

infrastructure, health facilities, income generating activities, participation in the tourism development an

business, participation in management of CFRs (tree planting, access to non-timber forest products). In th

regard, it has been proposed to work out a formula for equitable sharing of benefits from developmer

activities associated with SMP implementation among the three districts of Jinja, KaylJnga and Mukono an

local communities. The SMP makes proposals to meet these concerns.

2.3.8 Agricultural activities and encroachment on (FRs

The major threat to the forest reserves is agricultural encroachment. For various reasons, including th

immigrants, population growth, land fragmentation and weak administration of the CFRs, CFRs forests hav

been seriously encroached for agricultural purposes.

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For instance, Nile Bank and Namavundu CFRs lost almost 95% of the original vegetation due to agricultural

encroachment. Besides depletion of natural trees and vegetation, invasive plant species like Broussonetia

papyri/erro, Lantana camara, and Senna spectabiris invaded the CFRs thus undermining regeneration of natural

species of plants and trees. Objective #1 and #3 addresses these concerns. Specific actions are described in

the CFR management plans (Appendices 4 & 5).

2.3.9 Fishing

There is some fishing activity along river Nile and also on river Ssezibwa in support of livelihoods. Fishing is

one of the major economic activities in Mukono (River Nile, River Ssezibwa and lake Victoria) and Kayunga

Districts (lake Kyoga). Districts earn revenues from fish caught on these rivers/lakes. However, the fish The

impact of this fishing on the fish ecology is unknown.

2.3.10 Water Pollution

Water pollution within Mabira ecosystem is associated with sugar production by Sugar Corporation of Uganda

Limited (SCOUl) and growing horticulture agriculture. SCOUl releases untreated industrial effluent in river

Musamya thus affecting its water quality.

There is noticeable increase in use of agro-pesticides and fertilizers to support growing of horticulture crops.

This is likely to cause water pollution due to surface water runoff. This trend calls for monitoring action so as

to predict changes along the way.

2.3.11 Carbon sequestration

Forests and other natural vegetation in Mabira Ecosystem absorb carbon dioxide and other gaseous emissions

such as nitrogen oxide mainly generated from Kampala, Jinja, Mukono and lugazi towns. According to the

Mabira Forest Area Management Plan (2009), it is estimated that Mabira Central Forest Reserve alone absorbs

approximately 550 tones/ha of carbon. This ecological service needs to be appreciated in current and future

sustainable development activities and aspirations in Mabira ecosystem. The SMP proposes to utilize this

opportunity for financing the SMP (Section 4.6).

2.4 Institutional, Policy and legal issues considered during planning

2.4.1 The name Kalagala Offset

The name "Kalagala Offset" is derived from the Indemnity Agreement. An elaboration of the elements of the

Kalagala offset (the Obligations) explicitly states that Itanda Falls and the environs around both Kalagala and

Itanda Falls are part of the "Kalagala Offset".

This has tended to alienate the Busoga/Jinja interest in the "offset" as it has been interpreted that the use of

the name "Kalagala" inherently excludes the Itanda Falls area. However, by time of completing the SMP

preparation, both districts conceded to the name and agreed to focus on equitable benefit from development

programmes associated with the Offset.

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2.4.2 Duration of the SMP

Legally, the lifespan of the SMP is linked to the validity/duration of the Indemnity Agreement (30 years effecth

2007). This implies that any changes in terms and legality ofthe Indemnity Agreement have direct implicatior

on the commitment to the SMP. However the SMP links the duration to SMP objectives, strategies and activitil

(Section 4.1) so as to ensure that adequate time for achieving these objectives is planned for.

2.4.3 Management history

The history of management of water and islands at Kalagala and Itanda Falls site is dotted with institution

rivalries and, in some circumstances, lack of clarity on management responsibility among the districts ar

between the districts and central government and lead agencies. This concern is addressed under Objecth

#1. On the other hand, the management of cultural assets/values situated within the CFRs has attractE

rivalries or competition among institutions presently managing or promoting the cultural values and, betweE

institutions or individuals managing these cultural assets and the NFA, and with investors in ecotourisr

Objective # 1 and #2, Appendices 1,4 & 5 provide measures and actions for addressing this matter.

2.4.4 Coordination and implementation mandates

By nature of its coverage, the related interests and associated stakeholders, the SMP is multi-sectoral ar

will involve many players at different levels. This necessitates a strong, effective and efficient coordinatio

monitoring/evaluation and accountability system to drive the implementation smoothly (Section 4 & 5).

However, while the legal and policy frameworks articulate the institutional mandates and delegatE

responsibilities between the Centre and the Districts with regards to natural resources management, d p'ractice on the ground tends to indicate "lapses" or "gaps" in the execution of the institutional mandates

well as in institutional collaboration and coordination of mandates. A case in point is the decisions taken I

District which were reversed by the Center (case of leases of the islands), or decisions taken at the Cent

have not attracted sufficient attention by Districts level actors. The SM P proposes implementation arrangemen

to address this matter (Section 4).

2.4.5 Legal aspects of cultural assets/values

Whereas the Constitution of Uganda (amended in 2005), the Forest and Tree Planting Act (2003) and oth Laws do recognize the existence of cultural values/assets associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Fa Site, the reality on the ground is that control and management of these assets remain unclear and confusin There are several actors whose actions and interest seems to be in disharmony. For example, the role kingdoms vis-a-vis the NFA and MoGLSD as stipulated in law and cultural policy is variously interpreted ar confusing. Objective #1 proposes measures to address this matter.

2.4.6 Com~iance to policies and legal requirements

The management of natural resources of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site is regulated by various sector

laws and policies on environment, water, land, riverbank, tourism, forestry, culture, international laws, region

agreements and local governments, among others.

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2.7 Summary of emerging issues

The main emerging issues from the baselines that the SMP addresses are: a) Management capacity (human. financial, systems) for lead institutions responsible for the natural

and cultural resources of Kalagala and Itanda. b) Strengthening institutional arrangements for the management of the Kalagala offset. c) Weak enforcement capacity and or poor compliance to environmental and natural resources related

policies, regulations and laws. d) Environmental abuses and mismanagement with regards to ecotourism development activities. e) Conflicts regarding ownership and control or management of Cultural resources. f) Information and data about resources within the Kalagala and Itanda Falls area g) Strategies and actions for addressing the Kalagala Offset (management plans for the respective

resources such as Forest Reserves, ecotourism development) h) Stakeholder participation in management of natural and cultural resources associated with Kalagala

and Itanda falls area including measures for ensuring community participation in management i) Tools and methodologies for monitoring and evaluating environmental and social-economic changes

at Kalagala and Itanda j) Mechanisms for sharing of costs and benefits accruing from implementation of Kalagala Offset between

the three districts, kingdoms and communities k) Enhancing Livelihoods and community development I) Management of cross-cutting issues such as gender, HIV/AIDs in context of sustainable development

actions envisaged under Kalagala Offset m) Integration of Kalagala Offset implementation strategies and actions within host institutions (Districts,

NFA, Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry, among others) n) Ecological condition of targeted Forest Reserves and riverbanks that have been greatly modified by

encroachment 0) Justifying the value of Kalagala Offset and how this relates to development aspirations of managing

institutions and peoples of the region p) Ecotourism development to harness the tourism potential associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls. q) Sustainable land use and land management in landscape adjacent to Kalagala and Itanda falls area.

3. THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR KALAGALA OFFSET

The following section describes the Vision, Mission, Objectives and priority investment areas for the Kalagala Offset SMP. The Kalagala Offset SMP components are derived from the analYSis of the information in section 2 above. These components are intended to ensure that the Kalagala Offset SM P builds on the current situation, and positions Kalagala Offset SMP as a competitive and viable plan that adds value to the conservation needs of Mabira Ecosystem and the wellbeing ofthe population in the ecosystem.

Further, this section provides information on the hierarchy and description of Kalagala SMP components at objective, output and activity levels. The Kalagala Offset SMP does describe sectoral activities in detail; instead, specific details are presented in the Sectoral Plans (Appendices #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5). Details for nonsectoral activities are provided in this SMP. Further details shall be elaborated in annual work plans and budgets. This is intended to permit ada ptive ma nagement. With the application of the monitoring tool (section 5) it is expected that successive annual work plans will cumulatively contribute to the attainment of the target outputs and objectives.

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3.1 The Duration of the Kalagala Offset SMP

The Kalagala Offset SMP will be implemented over a 10 year period (2010-2019). This long term perspective

wilt provide Uganda with the opportunity to ensure that: a) sustainable development in and aroun,d Kalagala

offset is secured in the longer term; b) SMP implementation is closely linked to planning cycles of Uganda

Government (National Development Plan) and Central Forest Reserves under the National Forest Authority.

3.2 The Scope of Kalagala Offset SMP

The Indemnity Agreement commits Kalagala Offset to include Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated waters

and islands, Mabira, Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank CFRs. However, the SMP takes into account the following

additional components necessary to achieve the obligations of the Kalagala Offset: a) Water shed catchment

defined by the drainage (hydrology) directly feeding into the Nile system at or close to Kalagala and Itanda

Falls area, b) natural assets and ecosystems whose ecological, social and economic functions impact on the integrity of Kalagala and Itanda Falls area or get impacted on by the existence of Kalaga!a and Itanda Falls;

c) natural and modified land and natural resources production systems extending 3-5 km either side of the

Nile river (mainly river bank, adjacent land and infrastructure) stretching between 0.45° and' 0.67° north and

people therein; d) cultural assets whose values are associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls.

3.3 logical framework analysis of the Kalagala Offset SMP

3.3.1 Vision

The overall Vision of Kalagala SMP for Mabira ecosystem is: Sustainable development, harnessing the

natural, human and cultural assets associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site. This is a description of

the future desired state or condition at Kalagala and Itanda Falls site.

3.3.2 Goal

To contribute to the Vision, Kalagala Offset, the SMP aspires to achieve the goal of "Transforming Kalagala Offset into a tool for sustainable development in the Mabira ecosystem". This goal is intended to focu5 Kalagala Offset SMP activities to a long-term improvement in the conservation status and delivery 01 conservation benefits derived from the ecological as well as socio-economic values and potentials of the Mabira ecosystem. This is recognized as a long-term aim, but one to which the Kalagala Offset SMP shoulc

be able to make a substantial contribution.

3.3.3 Purpose of Kalagala Offset SMP

The main purpose of the SMP for Kalagala Offset is to provide management strategies, actions and mean~

for addressing the obligations in the Indemnity agreement vis: safeguarding the integrity of Kalagala ant

Itanda falls and associated ecological, social and economic values, promoting sustainable utilization anc

development of the natural resources associated with Kalagala and Itanda falls and, securing the integrity 01

the Central Forest Reserves associated with the Kalagala and Itanda Offset.

This purpose is intended to ensure that Mabira ecosystem is ecologically secure and productive. Central tc

this purpose is the development and implementation of integrated management and development plans fOI

forests, environment, ecotourism and land use.

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3.3.4 Objectives

The Kalagala Offset SMP aspires for good results in order to fulfill its purpose. Accordingly, the SMP will strive to achieve the following Objectives:

a) Objective #1: To protect the natural habitat, environmental and spiritual/cultural values of Kalagala Falls and Itanda falls, and their environs. This objective seeks to secure the ecological, social and economic integrity of the Kalagala and Itanda falls, the islands and associated waters, river banks and other natural features. The objective also seeks to put in place appropriate legal and institutional framework for the management of Kalagala Offset, including relevant aspects of regional and international agenda.

b) Objective #2: To promote social-economic and environmentally sound eco-tourism activities at the Kalagala Falls and Itanda falls sites. This objective will be implemented largely through the Ecotourism Development Plan (Appendix 1). The latter will ensure that ecotourism resources at Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls area are optimally utilized to promote economic, aesthetic and ecological benefit. Ecotourism activity will be carried out in an integrated and coordinated manner, ensuring that ecotourism benefits are equitably shared.

c) Objective #3: To promote the conservation of the ecological and social-economic values of Mabira ecosystem. This objective will ensure that the management of the targeted Central Forest Reserves is based on solid information base and technically sound and approved management plans. It will further guide the integration of forestry resources management into the wider sustainable development framework in the region (Appendix 2).

d) Objective #4: To integrate Kalagala offset into social and economic development aspirations of the peoples in .adjacent landscape. This objective brings SMP actions to uplift the quality of life of the people who serve as stewards to the Kalagala and Itanda falls and associated natural features. Actions that demonstrate benefits of conservation are prioritized (Appendix 4).

e) Objective #5: To harness the institutional capabilities for ensuring cost effective implementation of the Kalagala Offset sustainable management plan. This objective will provide measures and mechanisms to achieve a cost-effective implementation of the SMP. Measures or mechanisms for institutional collaboration, information sharing, monitoring and evaluating the SMP will be provided by this objective.

3.4 The Kalagala Offset SMP Activities

The following outputs will be realized during or after the implementation of the respective activities. Outputs and activities are presented under each objective.

3.4.1 Objective #1: To protect the natural habitat, environmental and spiritual/cultural values of Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site and their environs.

Output 1.1 Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Conserved.

This output is intended to secure protection ofthe falls and retain their status whilst being utilized for compatible activities such as rafting. NEMA will take the lead role in implementing the following activities that lead to this output. NEMA will work with Districts, Directorate of Water Resources Management and NFA in the following undertakings.

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a) Demarcating and marking area covered by Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls and associated Islands c:

river banks. This action will involve the necessary consultations and dialogue over the boundaries.

b) Undertaking detailed studies to identify the environmental issues affecting the falls and based on tl

designing management actions.

c) Establishing mechanisms to protect the islands and falls (e.g. gazetting the islands).

Output 1.2 Islands and associated waters at Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls managed sustainably.

The output targets to ensure that Muyanja and Itanda islands are managed in accordance with the I

Presently, there are approved ongoing ecotourism infrastructure developments at Muyanja Islands. Th

islands are valued for housing spiritual values as well as unique biodiversity. To ensure their conserva1

and equitable use, the SMP proposes to undertake participatory zoning, developing benchmarks for environrr

quality and defining institutional collaboration. NEMA will take lead role in implementing the following activ

that lead to this output.

a) Develop and implement incentives and disincentives for complying with National

Environment (Wetlands, Riverbanks and lakeshores Management) Regulations 2000.

b) Define and implement mechanisms for institutional collaboration in monitoring compliance to

environmental laws and policies and regulation.

c) Develop and publish a check list of permissible and non permissible action on riverbanks and isl,

of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls area.

Output 1.3 Nile Bank River banks protected and utilized in accordance with law.

The banks of river Nile at and near Kalagala and Itanda Falls depict unregulated use and degradation (Sec

2.2.6). This outputs aims at ensuring institutional collaboration to enforce the law and monitor abuses.

river bank output also seeks to ensure that restoration activities are carried out in the degraded areas.

following activities will be implemented with NEMA playing the lead role.

a) Demarcate buffer zones along the Nile River banks around Kalagala and Itanda Falls.

b) Establish mechanism for collaboration between key institutions to enforce river bank managemen1

EIAs (NEMA, NFA, Districts, Directorate of Water Resources Management, and MTTI).

c) Develop and implement an action plan forthe restoration ofthe degraded river banks within Kalagal,

Itanda Falls Site (NEMA, Districts, and NFA).

d) Strengthen capacity (human, skills and facilities) for lead institutions to enforce the law (NEMA).

Output 1.4 The cultural and spiritual values and assets associated with Kalagala and Itanda de'

and properly managed.

The Indemnity agreement provides for management of spiritual and cultural values associated with Kal

and Itanda Falls. The practice on the ground tends to suggest that there is unclear ownership and manage

of these assets; instead, there is competition and duplication of efforts among several actors to contre

administer these assets (section 2.3.4). Institutional cooperation is weak or largely ineffective. The Constit

of Uganda, the Forest and Tree Planting Act and other legal and policy provisions recognize these reSOI

The CFR management plans (Appendix #2,#3, #4 & #5) and Ecotourism Plan (Appendix #1) provide set

approaches to management of these cultural resources and for utilizing these resources for tourism.

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The following actions seek to address issues of institutional roles and capacities, control and ownership and

access to these resources. The MoGlSD working in collaboration with Cultural Institutions will:

a) Clarify ownership and management of cultural and spiritual sites in the area by line ministries and

cultural institutions.

b) Put in place mechanisms (guidelines) for all stakeholders that ensure access and user rights of

communities, and clearly defjnes the ownership and management of these resources through a Process

Framework approach.

c) Undertake/promote sustainable development/management activities at cultural sites.

d) Promote the capacity to manage cultural assets associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls for

eco-tourism.

Output 1.S Natural resources in the landscape adjacent to Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls developed and sustainably utilized.

Land and other natural resources adjacent to the Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls are dominated by forestry

resources (Kalagala and Nile Bank CFRs), and rural settlement. The management of these resources has

direct bearing on the ecological status and integrity of Kalagala and Itanda falls. In order to safeguard the

latter, it is essential that these resources are utilized and managed in a sustainable manner. The detail of

management actions within the CFRs is addressed in Appendix #2, #3, #4 & #5. Also, a detail of management

actions for land and other resources outside the CFRs is addressed in Appendix #6. In this regards, the

following additional actions will be implemented by respective lead institutions (in brackets) to address the

development and management needs of these resources.

a) Undertake restoration of degraded areas within Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank CFRs (NFA).

b) Develop and implement mitigation measures for ensuring sound environmental management (Districts

and NEMA).

c) Promote interventions for improving land management and land productivity in the adjacent landscape to

Kalagala and ltanda falls (Districts).

d) Undertake resources use planning and implementation of land use plans (Districts, NEMA).

e) Support value addition to natural resources and agricultural products (Districts and Private Sector).

Output 1.6 Policy, legal and institutional framework for management of "Kalagala Offset" implemented.

The legal and policy frameworks articulate the institutional mandates and delegated responsibilities between

the centre and districts with regards to natural resources management. The practice on the ground indicates

weaknesses in the execution of the institutional mandates as well as in institutional collaboration and

coordination of mandates. The SMP is multi-sectoral and will involve different players at various levels. This

calls for strong and effective coordination, monitoring and evaluation and accountability systems to ensure

smooth implementation of policies and laws. The Lead Ministry (MoWE) working with NEMA. NFA and District

will:

a) Establish and support a framework/ mechanism for coordinating the implementation of the SMP

(Section 4.5).

b) Develop and implement an agreed monitoring and evaluation strategy (Section 5).

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c) Strengthen capacity for monitoring SMP implementation, monitoring changes and compliance to legislatio

d) Seek to operationalise Environmental Committees, Ecosystem Management Committees, Collaborati'

Forest Management Committees and any such community based environment management structure~

Output 1.7 Regional and international obligations integrated into respective management strategi,

and actions.

The management of natural resources of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site is influenced by internation

law through the various regional and international protocols, agreements and conventions which Uganda i~

signatory to. They include Nile Treaty, EAC Agreements and Protocols, Ramsar Convention, Internation

Conventions, among others. The MoWE will coordinate through the respective Focal Points and ensure tt

following actions are undertaken.

a) Carry out a synthesis of all these commitments and publicize applicable obligations and how these shou

be addressed.

b) Document experiences and lessons from Kalagala Offset and inform Focal Points for these regional ar

international processes about the requirements and interventions for addressing Kalagala Offset by the:

agreements.

3.4.2 Objective #2: To promote social-economic and environmentally sound eco-tourism activities.

the Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls sites.

Details ofthe Ecotourism goal, objectives, outputs and activities are provided in the Ecotourism Developmel

Plan (Appendix 1). The Description hereunder only serves to highlight the key outputs and activities to t

implemented under the SMP. The MTII will take the lead for the implementation of the Ecotourism Plan.

Output 2.1 Eeo-tourism development and eeo-tourism related activities carried out in a WE

coordinated, socially, and environmentally sound manner.

The following activities will be implemented:

a) Approve Eco-tourism Development Plan (2009) for Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site (Appendix 1).

b) Undertake a review of all past and ongoing eco-tourism developments within Kalagala Falls and Itan(

Falls to assess their compliance to the EtA and development planning/investment standards an

requirements.

c) Review ongoing eco-tourism developments in Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls site to assess their eomplianc

to the stipulated standards for eeotourism.

d) Develop and publish a checklist of standards and requirements for eco-tourism facilities and activiti(

among all stakeholders.

e) Strengthen institutional collaboration (MTII, NFA, NEMA, Districts) in development, supervision an

management of eeo-tourism facilities.

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Output 2.2 Ecotourism assets of the Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls optimally utilized with participation of all stakeholders.


al Review ongoing eco-tourism activities and integrate stakeholder participation, including access to tourist

attractions and benefits.

b) Define criteria and gUidelines for enhancing community participation in the development and management

of eco-tourism businesses at Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site.

c) Provide incentives for communities to develop and or participate in ecotourism.

d) Support the publicity and promotion of eco-tourism at Kalagala and Itanda Falls area.

Output 2.3 Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls based eco-tourism integrated in wider tourism activities in the region.

The aim for the integration is to ensure that Kalagala and Itanda Falls site attractions are marketed alongside

the other attractions in Mabira ecosystem. Furthermore, it aims at ensuring that ecotourism activities and

benefits are recognized as important assets within district plans, management plans for the CFRs and national

development plans.


a} Integration of Kalagala Itanda Ecotourism activities into the National and District Development Plan,

CFR management Plans (Ecotourism Plan Output #1.2)

b) Maximizing tourism potential and opportunities at Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site through a well planned marketing strategy.

Output 2.4 Costs and benefits accruing from tourism equitably distributed to communities.


a) Develop and Implement a mechanism for sharing of benefits from ecotourism with the communities, subcounty and districts.

b) Equip local communities with skills to effectively participate in tourism related businesses such as skills

to serve as guides, caterers, craft making, among others

Output 2.5 Public Private Partnerships in the implementation of Eco-tourism Development Plans in

place.

The following activities will be implemented at Kalagala and Itanda Falls area:

a) Provide incentives for Private Sector to develop and participate in ecotourism businesses.

b) Build capacity for all stakeholders to monitor compliance to and enforcement of the laws regulating

tourism.

c) Promote mechanisms for ensuring implementation of Social Corporate Responsibilities.

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Output 2.6 Eco- tourism facilities within Mabira Ecosystem in line with existing legislation ar operational.


a) Conduct an inventory and register of all tourism facilities in Mabira Ecosystem.

b) Carry out periodic inspections, classification and grading of tourism facilities with participation of releva

institutions.

c) Enforce measures for complying with the MTTI requirements for approving development of tourism facilitie

3.4.3 Objective #3: To promote the conservation of ecological and social economic values 0/ Mab;

ecosystem

Output 3.1 (FRs and Wetlands within Mabira ecosystem managed in accordance with approv1

management plans.

Details of actions for managing CFRs are presented in Appendix #2, #3, #4 & #5. The Description hereund

only serves to highlight the key activities to be implemented under the SMP. The NFA takes the lead responsibil

for the implementation of CFR Management Plans and activities.

With regards to wetlands details of actions for their management and other fragile ecosystems outside CF

are presented in Appendix #6. The Description hereunder only serves to highlight the key activities·to

implemented under the SMP. The Districts of Kayunga, Jinja and Mukono take the lead responsibility 1 implementation of Environment Management Plans outside the CFRs.

a) Implement management plans for the Mabira Forest Area (Appendix #3, #4 & #5). b) Develop and implement management plans for each CFR (Appendix #4 & #5). c) Develop and implement management plans for the wetlands within the Mabira Ecosystem.

a) Develop and or Implement by-laws regulating access and use of river bank, islands and other frag

natural resources.

Output 3.2 Management of (FRs in Mabira ecosystem integrated in wider development framewc

and land use in the region.

The planning for KaJagala Offset SMP applied an Ecosystem Approach as a strategy for integrating manageme

of land, water and other natural resources in Mabira Ecosystem in order to promote conservation a

sustainable use in an equitable way. Indeed, the management of CFRs in Mabira Ecosystem ought to recogn

that their ecological and social- economic aspects form integral components of the ecosystem and SUppl

mUltiple functions and uses that CFR perform and provide. Details on actions to address this output c provided in respective plans under the N FA (Appendices #4 & #5) and Districts (Appendix #6). In addition, t

following actions will be undertaken.

a) Develop, update and implement environment management strategies for each district portion oft

SMP (Appendix #6).

b) Carry out livelihood assessments of current and proposed forest use initiatives such as Collaborat

Resources Management.

c) Conduct economic valuation of the CFRs.

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d) Promote awareness and sensitization of the general public on Kalagala Offset and SMP.

e) Develop Communications and Awareness Strategy for popularizing and mobilizing support for the

KalagaJa Offset SMP

Output 3.3 Knowledge base on all CFRs in the Mabira Ecosystem improved.

Details of actions for managing CFRs are presented in Appendix #2 and #3. However, the key management

issue is the need for information about the ecology, resources and social- economic issue pertaining to the

CFRs. The NFA takes the lead responsibility for implementation of CFR Management Plans and the following

activities.

a) Conduct baseline ecological and socio-economic surveys in all the CFRs in the Mabira ecosystem.

b) Develop and implement a monitoring strategy to assess trends in the ecological character and socio

economic activities in all the CFRs in Mabira ecosystem.

c) Package and disseminate information generated and monitor acceptability and progress of CFRs

implementation.

Output 3.4 Knowledge base on natural resources (water, wetlands, land) in Mabira ecosystem

improved.

Details of actions for managing forestry resources outside CFRs are presented in Appendix #6. However, the

key management issue is the need for information about the natural resources base within the districts and

water (outside CFRs). This information is crucial for planning and management purposes. The three Districts

of Kayunga,Jinja and Mukono take the lead responsibility for the implementation of Environment management

Plans and indeed these activities.

a) Conduct inventories of and map forest resources in the area (outside the CFRs).

b) Conduct inventories of aquatic resources and map wetland resources in the area (outside the CFRs).

c) Develop and operationalise a database on the natural resources as a means of informed decision

making.

Output 3.5 Forests on private land managed in accordance with the Forest and Tree Planting Act (2003).

The key concern is the declining availability of forest resources due to degradation of former forested land

through conversion of these forests into other land uses or through over harvesting of these forests. The

three Districts of Kayunga, Jinja and Mukono take the lead responsibility for the implementation of Environment

Management Plans and indeed the following activities.

a) Mobilize Private Forest owners and sensitize them about the Forest and Tree Planting Act (2003) and

requirements for management of forests on private land.

b) Facilitate development and implementation of management plans for private forests.

c) Facilitate monitoring and supervision by District Forest Officers.

d} Provide incentives for the development of or management of forests/trees on private lands.

e) Provide incentives for environmental restoration in degraded lands.

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Output 3.6 Status of private or community forests in Mabira ecosystem established.

In orderto promote the management of community forests or forest on private lands, there is need to invento

these forests and establish their locations, size and status. This information the serves to inform decisio

that would be applicable to both the District Forest Service and Communities of Land Owners on gOt

management choices to make. Kayunga, Jinja and Mukono districts will take the lead responsibility f

implementation of Environment Management Plans and the following related activities.

a) Conduct an inventory of and map the private or community forests.

b) Disseminate the reports.

c) Integrate and address issues arising from the inventory process through management plans

Output 3.7 Interactions between people and the CFR analyzed and understood.

There is high level of interaction between people and the forest reserves largely for subsistence values a

benefits. The major form of interaction revolves around tree planting within the CFRs, illegal grazing, aCCE

routes to the waters of the N'ile and collection of wide range of non-timber products (firewood, medicir

herbs, grass and handcraft materials). A most significant activity is that of private tree r$anting whereby N

issued permits to local communities to plant and own trees within CFR.

However, this interaction is not properly assessed in order to develop appropriate interventions that optimi

this relationship. In this regards, Districts of Kayunga, Jinja and Mukono will take the lead responsibility a

in close collaboration with NFA to:

a) Collect baseline information on the interactions between the people and CRFs so as to establi

linkages and contradictions ecological values of the CFRs.

b) Address the discrepancies in the interaction and constraints to management and use of the natu

resources.

c) Disseminate information generated.

Output 3.8 Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the implementation of CFR management Pia

harnessed.

In line with the current government policy to promote public private pattern ships in its programmes, the N

will take the lead responsibility in promoting PPP in the implementation of CFR management Plans throu

the following activities.

a) Promote and support Collaborative Forest Management initiatives/programmes in all CFRs.

b) Engage private sector and individual tree farmers in a forestation exercises such as private tr

planting in CFRs.

c) Interest and engage the private sector in PES accruing from CFRs.

3.4.4 Objective #4: To integrate Kalagala offset into social-economic development aspirations of t

peoples in adjacent landscape

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Output 4.1 Costs and benefits of conserving Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated landscape shared.

Consultations with the communities and sub counties reveal a strong need for community development as a

benefit arising out of a) revenues derived from eco-tourism at Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site (Appendix 1); b)

hosting the "Offset" on behalf of the upstream communities and the country at large. Proposals for community

development projects to promote employment, education facilities, road infrastructure, health facilities, income

generating activities, participation in the tourism development and business, participation in the management

of CFRs (tree planting, access to non-timber forest products) have been made.

Past practice indicates that there have been tendencies of inequitable sharing of costs and benefits between

the three districts (and the kingdoms) arising out of development programmes associated with the Bujagali

HPP. As such, there is need foran agreed formula for ensuring fair sharing of benefits among the three

districts, and within the districts.

MoWE will take lead in implementing the following actions that seeks to address Cost-benefit sharing.

a) Conduct Cost and Benefit Analysis for Kalagala the offset.

b) Develop mechanism ("Sharing formula") for sharing the costs and benefits by the three districts and

communities adjacent to Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site.

c) Facilitate processes for negotiating and adopting the "sharing formula".

Output 4.2 Livelihood options dependent on Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated waters and

Islands promoted.

The Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls and Islands have traditionally been accessed freely for various uses by the

communities/residents, despite the fact that since establishment of the CFRs, access has been through

"protected area" without properly defined routes and regulations. There is interest by both NFA and communities

to ensure that access to these resources is not constrained. Indeed, NFA has issued permits to individuals

and community groups to grow exotic trees within the CFRs (Section 2.3.5).

In order to address this need, the following actions by respective institutions are proposed.

a) Integrate community/stakeholder access to Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls resources into ecotourism

plan (Appendix 1), CFR Management Plans (Appendix #, #3, #4 & #5)) and river bank management

strategies (Appendix #6).

b) Equip local communities with skills to optimally utilize the livelihoods options available (e.g., market

oriented agriculture - bee keeping, horticulture, etc.

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Output 4.3 Value added to natural resources and agricultural products.

A variety of natural resources obtained from CFRs are processed for either domestic use or sale (Sec

2.3.6). Likewise, the landscape around Kalagala and Itanda falls is increasingly being used for horticul

targeting Jinja, Kampala and regional markets (Southern Sudan and Kenya). It is highly probable that tt

products do not fetch good market value due to ill defined policies and enterprise and market chains.

tends to undermine the economic potential of the land and the resultant returns. Further, for the upcon

employment opportunities, there is concern that local people may not favorably compete with skilled pee

outside the SMP locality for employment jobs.

The SMP proposes to work through the Districts (as elaborated in Appendix # 6) to:

a) Promote employment forthe locals in investments and development programmes in Mabira EcosyS1

b) Promote value addition through market led development of local produce and products with I economic returns but not destructive to the environment.

3.4.5 Objective #5: To harness the institutional capabilities for ensuring cost effective implementa

of the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan

Output 5.1 Legal and institutional framework for management of Kalagala Offset implemented.

Sub- Output 5.1.1 Legal and Institutional Framework for management of Kalagala Offset implemer

Kalagala Offset originates from the Energy Policy due to the Bujagali HPP. However, the strategies and act

for meeting the Obligations in the Indemnity agreement fall under various policies and institutions. rr likely to slow down implementation and coordination bottlenecks, it is therefore, proposed that MoWE t

lead to:

a) Develop and operationalize systems and procedures for the Kalagala Offset SMP implementatiol

b) Initiate policy reforms for addressing Katagala offset implementation and sustainability.

Sub- Output 5.1.2 Financial management strategy and plan of Kalagala Offset developed and

implemented

Kalagala Offset SMP is cross-cutting involving several government and nongovernment institutions. As Sl

it requires and financing model that commits/benefits all the stakeholders. It has not been possible to deve

the strategy for financing the SMP until its implementation arrangement has been tested and confirn

hence this action to be led by MoWE.

a) Develop and implement a long term financing strategy for the SMP.

Output 5.2 Operational mechanisms for knowledge/information generation and managemen place.

There is inadequate ecological social and economic information regarding the Mabira ecosystem. Avail. information is scattered in different data systems, and unsuitable to use when drawing comparative anal and trends.

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This state of affairs limits the opportunity to plan and monitor the ecosystem goods and services. It also underscores the need for information sharing among and across various stakeholders and sectoral interests. In this regards, MoWE will work with NEMA, NFA and UBOS to:

a) Develop a database on information of Mabira ecosystem. b) Develop and popularize standard tools for data collection and management. c) Convene regular forums for information sharing and lessons learning.

Output 5.3 Lessons and experiences of implementing SMPregularly captured and disseminated.

At national level, Kalagala Offset and the SMP are unique mitigation measures and planning tools, respectively. They provide an opportunity for new ways of working, planning and resolving policy conflicts with involvement of stakeholders. However, this new initiative requires skills/capacity to implement it. It is therefore important that experiences and lesson learnt from this process are regularly captured, synthesized and shared to inform local and foreign stakeholders. The SMP working through MoWE proposes to:

a) Convene annual Kalagala offset Conference to provide platform for sharing information and experiences. b) Facilitate exchange visits to other areas applying ecosystem approach or "biodiversity offsets". c) Publish lessons and other technical information about Kalagala offset

Output 5.4 Institutional collaboration and participation in SMP implementation and monitoring.

Section 4.4 and 4.5 propose institutional participation and collaboration in the implementation of the SMP. This requires strong and effective SMP implementation systems, procedures and tools for monitoring implementation. Working though the MoWE, the SMP proposes to:

a) Apply sound monitoring and evaluation system and tools (Section 5). b) Strengthen capacity for stakeholders to applying the M&E (Section 5). c) Promote incentives for institutional collaboration (Section #4.3, #4.5). d) Integrate and implement relevant SMP activities through District Development Plans (OOPs) and Sub

County Development Plans (SDP) (Appendix #6).

Output 5.5 Capacity to enforce environmental laws.

The management of natural resources of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site is regulated by various sectoral laws and policies on environment, water, land, riverbank, tourism, forestry, culture, international laws, regional agreements and local governments, among others. However, the practice on the ground is such that the level of compliance (or enforcement) of these policies and laws is low and needs to be strengthened. This is seen in form of abuses or violations of the riverbank guidelines, National EIA System, Forest and Tree Planting Act, Cultural Policy, etc.

To address these shortcomings, MoWE and respective lead agencies will:

a) Carry out a Capacity Needs Assessment of Lead implementing institutions in enforcement. b) Undertake training and skills enhancement for SMP implementation. c) Equip institutions with facilities and resources for enforcing laws. d) Equip institutions with facilities and resources for monitoring SMP implementation.

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3.5 Activity Plan

3.5.1 Activity prioritization

The description of SMP activities takes into account priorities based on important and urgent actior reference to the prevailing management issues and challenges on the ground.

The following are priority actions. a} Processing approval for the SM P and the Appendices. This is essential to grant legitimacy and owner5

This action also forms the basis for budget allocation and approvals. b) Establishing the Implementation Unit within the MoWE including resources (staffing and facilitil c) Establishing 5MP implementation and coordination systems and procedures. d} Consolidating management control over the resources and processes within Kalagala and Itanda I

area in order to address important and urgent matters to deal with law enforcement, illegal activ and over-all management presence.

e) Management of conflicts over resources use and control (cultural assets, CFR resources and boundal

However, in practice, further prioritization will be influenced by available finances, types and level 0

ongoing activities and the capacity to implement prioritized actions.

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Kalagala Offset SMP activities will be implemented according to the following time frames {Table 6}.

Table 6: The Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan Activity implementation Plan Objective Outputs Activities Lead Period (Year)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1.1 Kalagala Falls 1.1.1. Demarcating and mark ing area covered by NEMA X and Itanda Falls Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls and associated conserved Islands and river banks.

X- I-- - - . . -. ,.--- ---

1.1.1 Undertaking detailed studies to identify X the environmental issues affecting the falls and based on these designing NoMA

r- management actions. -- -- -- - -11.1. Establishing mechanisms to protect the )( J(

islands and falls (e.g. ga zetting the islands Into NEMA

CFRs).

1.2 Islands and 1.2.1 Develop and implement incentives and X X X X X X X X X X Objl:To assoda ted wate rs disincentives for complying with Riverbank and I NEMA

protect the at Kalagala and lake Shore regulations natural Itanda Falls 1.2.2 Define and implement mechanisms for NEMA X habitat, managed institutional collaboration in monito ring environmenta sustainably. compliance to environmental laws and policies I and and regulation. splritual/cultu 1---------

check list of ral values of

1.2.3 Develop and publish a NEMA J(

Kalagala Falls permissible and non permissible action on

and ltanda riverbank and islands of Kalagala Falls and ltanda

Falls and their Falls area. ___ J ___ environs ~- .-

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Table 6: The Kolagalo Offset Sustainable Management Plan Activity implementation Plan (Continued)

C)bii:lctive:lllJi;',",;,/ ;.~:.;putrllit<i·." f.;·;.';il"'~;'· ~:r:~i\/; .• ; .. Lead t~c\\~.Per:lOd5(Year). ;';ti£. ';!$l.j;;i2/

1 z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1.3 Nile River • ~.3.1 Demarcate buffer zones along the River MoWE X banks managed banks along Kalagala and Itanda Falls and utilized in

1.3.2 Establish mechanism for collaboration NEMA X X accordance with

between key institutions to enforce rivE!r bank law.

management and ErAs (NEMA, NFA, Districts, FSSD and Water). j - - .. - -. 1.3.3 Develop and implement an action plan for NEMA x x the restoration of the degraded river bank within Kalagala and ltanda Falls Site.

.-

1.3.4 Strengthen capacity (human, skills and NEMA X X facilities) for lead institutions to enforce the Law.

1.4 The Cultural 1.4.1 Clarify ownership and management of X X and spiritual values cultural and spiritual sites in the area by line MoGLSD and assets ministries and cultural institutions. associated with 1.4.2 Put in place mechanisms (guidelines) for all MoGLSD X X Kal"gala and stakeholders that ensure access and user rights of Itanda Falls communities and that clearly define ownership defined and

and management of resources. properly managed.

1.4.3 Undertake/promote sustainable MoGLSD X X X X X X X X X X

development/management activities at cultural sites. 1.4.5 Promote the capacity to manage cultural MoGLSD X X assets associated with Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls for eco-tourism.


Table 6: The Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan Activity implementation Plan (Continued)

Objective Outputs Activities \' ' Lead ." Period (Year) "'.'; I

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I" ..

1.5 Natural 1.5.1 Undertake restoration of degraded areas NFA X X X X X resources in the within Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank CFRs.

... . .. - .. -----...... -...... --landscape adjacent 1.5.2 Develop and implement mitigation measures NEMA to Kalagala and for ensuring sound environmental management in Iwnda Falls collaboration with Districts. developed and X X X X X X X X X X sustainably utilized.

X-.. -

1.5.3 Promote interventions for improving land DISTRICTS X X X X management and land productivitu

-x'-1.5.4 Undertake resources use planning and Districts X X " X X X X X X r.

implementation of land use plans. rx .. x--1.5.5 Support value addition to natural resources DISTRICT! X X X X X X X X and agricultural products. PRIVATE

SECTOR

1.6 Policy, legal 1.6.1 Establish and support a framework! X X X X X X X and institutional mechanism for coordinating the implementation MoWE X X framework for ofthe SMP. management of -------------.. -- .~ .. -

1.6.2 Develop and implE:ment an agreed MoWE x x "Kalagala Offset" monitoring and eVnluation strategy. implemented,

1.6.3 Strengthen capacity for monitoring SMP .-

X X X MoWE x )( X X X X X

I implementation, monitoring changes and X X compliance ,to legislation. I

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Objective Outputs Activities '. , ,;,td,···· • Lead . Period (¥ear)i~j"J:';":i: ;:i::.:~;· .~~,::. gi{I%~i )~: itt: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1.6.4 Seek to operationalise Environmental MoWE x x x c---

x x x )( x x )(

Committees, Ecosystem Management Committees, Collaborative Forest management Committees and any such community based environment management structures.

1.7 Regional and 1.7.1 Carry out and synthesis and publicize X X international applicable obligations and how these should be MoWE obligations addressed.

~ 1--

1.7.2 Document experiences and lessons fiom ---------~ ------ -------- -------

integrated into MoWE X X X X X respective Kalagala Offset and inform Focal Points for these management regional and international processes about the strategies and requirements and interventions for addressing actions. Kalagala Offset by these agreements.

Ob)2iTo 2.1 Eco-tourism 2.1.1 Approve Eco-tourism Development Plan MTTI

X promote development and (2009) for Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site. social and related activities 2.1.2 Undertake a review of all past and ongoing X X environment carried out in a eco-tourism developments within Kalagala Falls allv sound well coordinated and Itanda Falls to assess their compliance to the eco-tourism socially and EIA and development planninl!finvestment activities at environmentally standards and requirements. the Kalagala sound manner. Falls and 2.1.3 Review ongoing eco-tourism developments Itanda Falls in Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls site to assess sites their compliance to stipulated standards for X

ecotourism.

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Objective' i~ Outputs .1;::,:3'/., - ,<," ".;,;;;;;,1\;',:~; ,j' _AliId !.;;; . I"'erloa. (Year) ';;;, ;';;,'5; i", 'le:, 4.1>';:;~i:;

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -

2.1.4 Develop and publish a checklist of standards X and requirements for eco-tourism facilities and eractlces among all stakeholders.

---------- -~ --------

2.1. SStrengthen institutional collaboration (MTII, X NFA, NEMA, Districts) in development, supervision and management of eco-tourism facilities.

2.2 Ecotourism 2.2.1 Review ongoing eco-tourism activities and X assets ofthe integrate stakeholder participation, including MTII Kalagala and access to tourist attra'ctions and benefits, ...._

i Itanda Falls 2.2.2 Define criteria and guidelines for enhanCing MTII X X optimally utilized community participation in the development and with participation management of eco-tourism businesses at of a II stakeholders. Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site.

2.2.3 Provide incentives for communities to MTII X X X X X X X X X r'!e:"elopand or participate in ecotourism business.

MTII X X X X X X X X X X 2.2.4 Support the publicity and promotion of eco-tourism at Kalagala and ltanda Falls area.

2.3 Kalagala and 2.3.1 Integration of Kalagala - Itanda ecotourism X Itanda Falls based Plans into the National ana District Development MTII tourism integrated Plan, CFR management Plans in wider tourism 2.3.2 Maximise tourism potential and MTII X X X X X X X X X activities in the opportunities at Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site region and Districts through a well planned marketing strategy. plans.

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Objective

Obj 3To promote the Conservation of ecological and social-economic values of Mabira

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Outputs Activities, " :> , Lead,,"_ ,Period {Year}~'i'" ,'" ,.', 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2.4 Costs and 2.4.1 Develop and implement a mechanism for X X benefits accruing sharing benefits with the communities, sub- MTTI from tourism ~~~y and districts. equitably --"

2.4.2 Equip local communities with skills to X X X X X X di stributed to effectively pa rticipate in ecotourism related

Mm communities businesses (e.g., skills to serve as gUides, caterers, craft making, among others).

2.5 Public Private 2.5.1 Provide incentives for Private Sector to MTTI

X X X X X X X X X Partnerships in the develop and participate in ecotourism business. implementation of 2.5.2 Build capacity for all stakeholders to monitor MTTI X X X X Tourism compliance to and enforcement of the laws Development Plans regulating tourism. in place

2.5.3 Build capacity to monitor changes and MTTI X X X X compliance to laws regulating tourism.

f--" 2.5.4 Promote mechanisms for ensuring Mm X X X X X X X X X X implementation of social corporate responsibilities.

2.6Eco-tourism 2.6.1 Conduct and Inventory and register all X X X X facilities within tourism facilities in Mabira Ecosystem.

MTTI

Mabira Ecosystem 2.6.2 Carry out periodiC inspections. classification MTTI X X X X X X X X X X in line with existing and grading of tourism facilities with participation legislation and of relevant institutions. operational. 2.6.3 Enforce measures for complying with the MTTI X X X X X X X X X X

MTTI requirements for approving development of tourism facilities.

3.1 The CFRs and 3.1.1 UUpdate and implement management plans NFA X X X X Wetlands within for the Mabira Forest Area.

,----

Mabira ecosystem 3.1.2 Develop and or implement management, NFA X X X X X X X X X X managed in plans for each CFRs. accordance with approved management plans.

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Objective "~, 'i Outputs· ..... Activities':'" . :'> ' ,. ••

'. l.ead Period (YearL ';~;~ ,.' ..; . 1 2 3 4 5 (; 7 8 9 10

3.1.3 Develop and implement management plans DISTRICT X X X X X X X X X X for the wetlands within the Mabira Ecosystem.

3.1.4 Develop and implement by-laws 3.1.5 Regulating access and use of river bank, NEMA X X X X X X X X X X islands and other fragile natural resources. &

DISTRICTS

3.2 The 3.2.1 Develop, update and implement NEMA & X X X X X X Management of management strategies for each district portion of DISTRICT

CFRs in Mabira the SMP ecosystem NFA & X X integrated in wider 3.2.2 Carry out livelihood assessments of current DISTRICT X development and proposed forest use initiatives e.g., frameworks and Collaborative Resources Management. land use in the region. 3.3.3 Conduct economic valuation of the CFRs. Mowe x x )(

3.3.4 Promote awareness and sensitization of the Mowe x x x )( )( )( )( )( )( )(

General public on Kalagala Offset and SMP.

3.3.5 Develop Communications and Awareness MoWE X Strategy for popularizing and mobilizing support for Kalagala Offset SMP.

3.4 Knowledge 3.4.1 Conduct baseline ecological and socio- X X X base on all CFRS in economic surveys in all CFRs in the Mabira NFA the Mabira ecosystem. Ecosystem 3.4.2 Develop and implement a monitoring x x )(

improved strategy to asses trends in the ecological character NFA and socio-economic activity in all CFRs

3.4.3 Package and disseminate information x x )( )( )(

generated and monitor acceptability and progress NFA in CFRs implementation.

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Objective ,:, Outputs Activities . Lead Period (Year), 'r~ ; ),;",:"'''''.; w '

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3.5 Knowledge 3.5.1 Conduct inventories of and map forest DISTRICT, X X base on natural resources in the area (outside the CFRs). WRMD 8.

NFA resources ........

(Wetlands, water, 3.5.2 Conduct inventories of and map wetland X X

land) in the Mabira resources in the area outside the CFRs

Ecosystem improved .........

3.5.3 Develop and Operationalise a database on X X X X X X the natural resources as a means of informed decision making

3.6 Forests on 3.6.1 Mobilize private forest owners and sensitize X X X X private land them about the Forest and Tree Planting Act

DISTRICT managed in (2003) and requirements for management of

x~ accordance with forests on private land. -the Forest and 3.6.2 Facilitate development and implementation X X X X X X X X Tree Planting Act of management plans for private forests. (2003).

3.6.3 Facilitate monitoring and supervision by X X X District Forest Officers.

3.6.4 Provide incentives for development of or X X X management of forests/trees on private lands. I .-3.6.5 Provide incentives for environmental x x x x x x x x x restoration in formerly degraded lands. I

3.7 Status of 3.7.1 Conduct an inventory of and map the private DISTRICT

X private or or community forests. 8.NFA community forests X

in Mabira 3.7.2 Disseminate the reports. x x x ecosystem 3.7.3 Intergrate and address issues arising from DISTRICT

esta bUshed. the inventory process through management plans. 8.NFA



Objective Outputs . '.. .L·>····Activities ',:;.';;,'" Lead ,1'" Period(ye~r)· ,·.'',is' ,; .... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3.8 Interactions 3.8.1 Collect baseline information on the x x x •

between people interactions between the people and CFRs so as to DISTRICT and the CFR establish linkages and contradictions of socio- &NFA

analyzed and economic and ecological values of the CFRs. understood. 3,8.2 Address the discrepancies in the interaction x x x x x x x x x

and constraints to the management and use of DISTRICT the natural resources &NFA

c------'----------... .. ... - f--- ----- ... c·-3.8.3 Disseminate information generated. X X

DISTRICTS

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3,9 Public Private 3.9.1 Promote and support CFM NFA X X X X X X X X X X partnerships in the initiatives/programmes in all CFRs. implementation of 3.9.2 Engage private sector and individual tree NFA X X X X X X X X X X CFR management farmers in a forestation exercise such as private Plans tree planting in the CFRs. I

3.9.3 Interest and engage the private sector in PES NFA X X X X X X X X X X ,

accruing CFRs.

Obj.4To 4.1Costs and 4.1.1 Conduct Costs and Benefits Analysis for x x integrate benefits of Kalagala offset. MoWE Kalagala offset .£onserving into social· .. ------

economic Kalagala and 4.1.2 Develop mechanism ("Sharing formula") for X X

development Itanda Falls and sharing the costs and benefits by the three

aspirations of associated districts and communitie~ adjacent to Kalagala Districts

the peoples In landscape and Itanda Falls Site. adjacent equitably shared. landscape 4.1.3 Facilitate processes for negotiating and NGOs, x x

adopting the "sharing formula". MWE

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PROJECT STRUCTURE INDICATORS __ ___ _ MOV ASSUMPTIONS/Risk 3.5Forests on private land managed in Change in management of forests on Private land re~ulting District reports, Observatio 05; KAP Survey accordance with the Forest and Tree Planting from implementation of management plans for Priv ately reports, capacity Assemment reports Act (2003). owned forests; Levels of awareness about the Forest Act and

provisions in relation to management of forests on private land; Change in capacity for District to monitor and supervise

f--- --- -- management of privately owned forests 3.6 Interactions between people and the CFR Information base on levels of interactions between CFRs and Data base, PublIcation, SMP reports analyzed and understood. communities; Fora using knowledge generated to improve

management of Mabira Ecosystem 3.7 Public Private Partnerships in the Change in the condition and integrity of CFR due to the Public Agreements PPp, SMP evaluation reports, PPP implementation of CFR management Plans. and Private partnership Initiatives promoted by SMP; Types reports

---- ----and extent of coverage of the PPP

4.1 Costs and benefits of conserving Kalagala Knowledge of Costs and benefits of Kalagala Offset generate d COst Benefit reports, SMP evaluation reprots, and Itanda Falls and associated landscape and documented; Measures and processes for ensuring PM reposts equitably shared. __ e9uitable_ sharing of costs and benefits of Kalagala Offset . ----;--:-4.2 Uvelihoods options dependent on Kalagala Information on livelihood options suitable for harnessing Promotion materials, PRA reports, SMP and ltanda Falls and associated waters and potentials of Kalagala Offset ;Diversity of livelihoods options reports Islands promoted harnessing resources under Kalagala offset benefiting

communities due to SMP implementation I 4,3 Value added to natural resources and Changes in values of locally produced resources and products SMP reports, enterprise reports, ~ultural products.

5.1 Policy and institutional framework for Legally binding institutional structures for smooth Insitutional policies, Systems and procedures, management of Kalagala Offset in place implementation of Kalagala Offset SMP;lnstitutional work National! Budgets and budget framework

plans and budgets reflecting/integrating SMP implementation papers requirements and costs; Kalagala SMP financing plans

'SToperational mechanisms for integrated in national budgeting framework Forums for sharing knowledge generated to improve Forum proceedings and records; Information

knowledge/information generation and management of SMP; Database on Mablra Ecosystem and management facility and system; Tools for management in place. Kalagala Offset; Systems for generating and using information information generation and sharing

c--.. -5.3 Lessons and experiences of implementing

and Knowledge Bi-annual Kalagala Offset Conferences; Exp(>riences of Kalagala Conference proceedings and records; SMP

5MP regularly captured and disseminated. Offset shared with related "Biodiversity Offset" programmes; Implementation reports; Technical reports

Lessons and experiences of Kalagala Offset SMP documented and publications, SMP Evaluations

and shared _.-5.4 Institutional collaboration and participation Monitoring and evaluation system for SMP implementation; M&E documentation; SMP implementation in SMP implementation and monitoring. Measures and processes for 5MP Implementation reports; SMP Implementation reports,

coordination and supervision; Institutional plans and budgets Monitoring and evaluation reports, reflecting/lntegratlng SMP implementation requirements and Institutional reports, Observations

t---- ---- costs; 5.5 Capacity to enforce environmental laws. Comptiance levels to relevant laws, poliCies a~ regulations SMP Implementation reports, Monitoring and

evaluation reports, Institutional reports, Observat:ans --- ---


4. SMP IMPLEMENTATION

4.1 Duration

The Kalagala Offset SMP will be implemented over a 10 year period (2010-2019). A "mobilization phase"

extending up to six months of 1st year of implementation will be considered at the onset of SMP implementation

purposely to set up implementation and coordination structures and procedures, integrate the SMP into host

institutions work plans and programmes, among others.

4.2 Location

Kalagala SMP will be implemented in the geographical areas of Mabira Ecosystem as defined in section 3.2

falling in Kayunga, Mukono and Jinja Districts.

4.3 Implementation Strategies

4.3.1 Sustainability

In order to ensure long-term sustainability of the impacts of Kalagala Offset SMP, the following strategies are

included in SMP design and implementation approaches:

a) Institutional development and strengthening: A key element of Kalagala SMP implementation approach

will be to strengthen institutional capacities, and build mechanisms for collaboration between and among

lead agencies and collaborating institutions including NGOs and Private Sector. The SMP will contribute

to institutional strengthening through imparting technical skills and the development of appropriate

management and organizational systems, and procedures for collaborative action at ecosystem level.

b) Integration of SMP activities and budget into host/implementing institutions: SMP activities and

budgets will be integrated into the programmes, budgets and operations of implementing organizations

rather than creating separate structures. This strategy will ensure more efficient allocations and use of

resources for identified priority activities, for which capacity exists or can be created to sustain them

even without the SMP. SMP actions will be integrated into the Management plans for the CFRs, District

Development Plans, BEL SEA, and such other sectoral plans.

c) Engagement Strategy: SMP implementation will seek participation ofthe relevant stakeholder institutions,

both government and non-government, at all levels. This collaboration targets to capture synergies, harmonies mandates and solicit resources for increased impact. This aspect will be enhanced through

the development of tools and procedures for collaboration and joint action.

d) Monitoring and evaluation: SMP implementation will be closely monitored and evaluated to assess

progress and address shortcoming as they arise. One of the principles of this Monitoring and Evaluation

is action learning and integration of lessons learnt and experiences into subsequent work plans and

implementation approaches.

e) Promotion of Environmental and Social Sustain ability: SMP Goals, objectives and outputs seek to

promote or achieve sound environmental management and to address socio-economic aspirations of the

peoples through extending conservation benefits to the peoples of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls site.

Ultimately, this is expected to result into sustainable development in the area.

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f) Promotion of collaborative management and use: SMP recognized community and stakeholders' ace

and use of resources within the CFRs and within protected zones of riverbank and seeks to promote s

access in accordance with relevant laws, poliCies and regulations. Through regulated access, stakeholc

will appreciate and cherish the value of these resources and provide genuine stewardship to th

resources.

4.3.2 Capacity building

Capacity building is a key underlying principle of SMP for the Kalagala Offset. Basing on Capacity Ne Assessment and Capacity Building Plan for the lead and other implementing institutions, the following asp! of capacities required to effectively implement the SMP and will be targeted:

a) Planning and coordinating ecosystem-wide resources management programme. b} Ecosystem management and application principles of i} Ecosystem management; ii) Sustaina

development, iii} Livelihoods strategies and options. c) Monitoring and evaluation tools and systems for cost-effective delivery of the SMP. d} Application and management of Public Private Partnerships.

Capacity building effort will be delivered through, among others:

a} On-job training and skills enhancement programmes. b) Lessons learning and experiences sharing. c) Development of tools, systems, approaches, procedures and facilities for SMP implementation.

4.3.3 Implementation of Sectoral Issues

The Kalagala Offset SMP includes sectoral plans for the management of Ecotourism (Appendix #1), Cen

Forest Reserves (Appendices #2, #3, #4 &#S) and Environment Action Plan for the Districts (Appendix;

These plans subscribe to the over-all Goal and objectives of SMP. Implementation of these plans will

spearheaded by respective Lead Agencies Vis; MITI, NFA and Districts, respectively. The SMP Budget

make contribution to their implementation costs to address funding gaps (Section 4.6). The periormanc1

these plans will be monitored and evaluated through the same system of the SMP Monitoring and Evalua1

framework (Section S).

4.4 Implementing institutions

The Ministry responsible for Water and Environment (MoWE) will coordinate and spearhead the implementa1

of the SM pi (Annex VIII: TORs for Lead Institution) beca use of its mandate over ma nagement of water, fores

wetlands, environment accounts for the biggest percentage of the Outputs of the SMP. Agencies res pons

for the management of these resources fall under this ministry. MITI will take the lead role in implemen1

the Ecotourism Plan. Districts on the other hand will spear head the implementation of decentralized natl

resources functions such as wetlands, environment, non-protected fo .. est resources and over-all land use;

land management. MoGLSD in collaboration with Cultural Institutions will take lead role in the managem

of cultural resources. (Annex IX: Roles and responsibilities of implementing institutions). NGOs /CSOs i

Private Sector will be engaged appropriately. It is proposed to procure technical assistance at the onse

implementation to facilitate the initial implementation of the SMP (Annex X: Terms of Reference for Techn

ASSistance).

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4.5 Implementation Structure and coordination

4.5.1 SMP Implementation Unit within Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE)

MoWE will establish an SMP Implementation Unit within the Directorate of Environment Affairs to handle

day-to-day implementation of the SMP. Under the supervision of the Director (Environment Affairs), the SMP

Implementation Unit will consist of at least three full time staff, which is as SMP Coordinator, Monitoring and

Evaluation Specialist, Accountant/Administrator. In addition, support Staff (Driver and Secretary) may be

required. MoWE shall coordinate the implementation by other lead agencies. MoWE shall delegate

" implementation mandates and resources to lead agencies consisting of central government ministries or

parastatals, districts, CSOs/NGos, Private Sector as appropriate. It is these institutions that will implement

.. ..

; activities on the ground.

With regards to coordination, MoWE shall consult with World Bank and other partners on annual basis (Annual

Conference) and seek advisory and coordination support from a national level steering committee.

All implementing partners shall report to MoWE which shall in turn share reports with World Bank.

lead Ministry·

(MoW E)

<}dVlSOry

Steering Committee

Ministry /T echnica I/Lead Agency(,)

District Kingdom NGO/CSO

CFRs, Wetlands, Water, land, Islands, River banks, Tourism, Community Development, Cultural resource" policies, etc.

4.5.2 Steering Committee

Private Sector/Academia

MoWE will constitute SMP Steering Committee (SSC) to advice and support MoWE. SSC will be comprised of

representatives from the lead implementing institutions at ministerial and district levels, Private Sector, Cultural

Institutions and Civil Society. The following institutions shall be represented at the Sse.

a) Ministry responsible for Energy

b) Ministry responsible for Tourism

c) Ministry responsible for Culture

d) Ministry responsible for Finance

e) National Environment Management Authority

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f) National Forest Authority

g) Districts (Kayunga, Mukono and Jinja)

hl NGO/CSO Representative (s)

i) Private Sector representative (s)

j) Representative of Cultural Institution (s)

kl Representative of Lenders to Bujagali HPP (Observer)

The SSC will report to the Permanent Secretary, MoWE. Development partners contributing to the SMP will

participate in SSC as Observers. The SMP Implementation Unit shall serve as Secretariat to the SSC.

The SSC function will include, among others:

a) Provide strategic direction and policy guidance to the SMP implementation.

b) Provide linkages to ministries, districts and Non-government actors (NGOs, Private Sector and Kingdoms).

c) Endorse annual work plans, and budgets and procurement plans.

d) Endorse annual reports and annual expenditure statement.

The SSC shall determine its modus operandi and rules of procedure. SSC activities shall be financed by SMP

budget.

4.6 Funding arrangements

The SMP will be funded by the Government of Uganda. Other support may be sourced from Development

Partners and Global Biodiversity conservation financing mechanisms. A comprehensive Financing Strategy

will be developed during the course of implementation (Output 5.1). The Ministry of Finance shall approve

SMP budget in accordance with government budget management procedures. The approval processes will

involve:

a) Lead Government agencies integrating costs for implementing activities of SMP within their budget

allocations.

b) Lead agencies processing endorsement of unfunded priorities for funding gaps through their respective

Sector Working Groups prior to submission to MoFPED for budget allocation.

c) The Lead ministry (MoWE) processing budgets for support to Districts in form of "conditional grants"

to implement Kalagala Offset SMP activities.

The other sources of funding the will support SMP implementation is:

a) Revenues generated from Payment for Environment Services by UETCL modalities for use of these

funds shall be negotiated during SMP implementation.

b) Private Sector: through their investments into Ecotourism investments and Corporate Social

Responsibility and other resources.

c) Global Environment/biodiversity conservation mechanisms including COM, REDO, Carbon Funds,

Climate Challenge Funds, etc.

d) Bujagali SEA (presently implemented by BELlon aspects of Ecotourism, Environment Management,

and Community development Programme.

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A more detailed SMP Financing Strategy will be developed, tested and applied by mid-term of the SMP

implementation.

The MoWE will receive funds from GoU to finance "funding gaps" for central coordination and crosscutting

activities as well as district budget activities. lead government institutions (NFA, NEMA, MITI, MoGLSD,

WMD, Districts) shall finance activities under their mandates through their recurrent and development budgets.

Non-state actors in form of collaborating institutions will be contracted to implement specific tasks based on

annual work plans, on the basis of proposals submitted by them or for tasks which MoWE has solicited their

participation. Private Sector investments shall be financed by their promoters.

Financial resources availed to implement the SMP will be managed in accordance with the institutional

.,. procedures. These resources will be reflected in the financial databases of the implementing institutions

(budgets and report). Details on budgeting, implementation and reporting will be presented in the SMP

Implementation Manual to be developed prior to SMP implementation. The Manual will seek to provide

clarification on the relationship between existing budgets within implementing institutions and funds provided

undertheSMP.

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4.1 Integrating Cross-cutting issues

The following cross-cutting issues will be integrated into SMP implementation at policy and activity levels:

Gender, HIV/AIDs, and Climate Change and any other relevant emerging issues during implementation.

Integration will be achieved at annual work planning levels. Measurements for the progress on these issues

will be integrated into annual M&E indicators. However, at log frame level, the relevant indicators have been

included (Section 5).

4.8 Accountability measures

Kalagala Offset SMP implementation will maintain transparency in decision-making processes, ensuring that

stakeholders get involved in decision making processes as appropriate and are kept informed of progress and

future plans. The SSC serves a crucial purpose in this regards. The SMP will use transparent processes in

decision-making at every level including work planning, budgeting, and reporting, among others. This approach

is fundamental to ensuring accountability, developing, maintaining and improving rapport between the SMP

and the institutions that will be involved in its implementation.

The following additional accountability measures will be applied:

a) Annual conference on Kalagala Offset SMP

There shall be an Annual conference between Government and IDA/World Bank. The Annual conference will

be a policy and decision-making forum for the SMP. All participating institutions shall attend the Conference.

The functions of the Annual conference are to:

i. Assess overall progress of the Kalagala SMP, results achieved compared to the outputs and targets,

as well as risks and problems encountered !n the implementation of the SMP, based on the available

documents (reports). Issues of particular concern for the implementation ofthe SMPwould be discussed.

Ii. Discuss matters related to the Kalagala Offset.

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iii. Approve work plans and budget.

iv. Approve progress reports and financial statements.

v. Any other busines~ relevant to the successful implementation of the SMP.

b) Mid-term Review (after 5 years of Implementation)

The Mid-term review will be carried out by a multidisciplinary team purposely to:

i. Assess overall progress, results achieved compared to the Goal, Purpose and Objectives, as well as

risks, challenges and constraints encountered in the process of SMP implementation.

ii. Provide strategic guidance for the remaining SMP implementation period.

c) End of 10 year Evaluation

An evaluation will be conducted at the end of the 10 years period. The primary purpose of the evaluation will

beto provide a balanced view of the achievements oftheSMP in the 10 years and the lessons learned, and to

make recommendations regarding SMP activities that will follow on for the next planning period. The main

output of the end of the 10 year evaluation will be a report which will provide an overall SMP assessment,

including an overall financial report and an analysis of whether the SMP met its objectives, the innovation,

demonstration and value for money and the long-term effects of the SM P and suggestions for the next planning

period.

The Evaluation will be implemented purposely to:

i. Evaluate the results and impacts realized compared to the Goal, Purpose and Objectives, as well as

risks, challenges and constraints encountered in the process of SMP implementation.

ii. Provide strategic guidance for the next SMP period.

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S. MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

5.1 Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Monitoring and routine evaluation shall represent an on-going activity to track SMP progress against planned

tasks and targets/outputs. The Kalagala SMP monitoring will aim at providing regular overview of the

implementation of activities in terms of in-put delivery, work schedules and planned outputs/targets, etc. It

will involve routine information gathering, analysis and reporting to MoWE/Government, sse, beneficiaries

organizations, development partners, communities and other important stakeholders. SMP activities will be

benchmarked and performance regularly monitored while focusing more on tangible outcomes ofthe SMP.

Evaluation shall represent a systematic and objective assessment of on-going or completed SMP components

or activities in terms of their deSign, implementation and results. In addition, SMP evaluation will deal with

strategic issues such as SMP relevance, effectiveness, efficiency (expected and unexpected) in the light of

specified objectives, as well as SMP impact and sustainability.

SMP shall operate alongside other conservation and development actors and programmes and in support of

statutory and non-statutory institutions. Since implementation will involve a diverse range of partners and

partnerships, a participatory monitoring and evaluation strategy is proposed.

The SMP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework will focus on:

a) Promoting accountability for the achievement of SMP objectives through the assessment of actions,

results, effectiveness, processes, and performance of the partners involved in SMP activities. ,

b) Promoting learning, feedback, and information sharing on results and lessons learned among the SMP

implementing partners, as a basis for decision-making on poliCies, strategies for SMP implementation

and to improve knowledge and performance.

The specific objectives for applying a monitoring and evaluation strategy are to:

a) Provide key stakeholders with the information needed to guide the SM P implementation strategy towards

achieving its goals and objectives.

b) Provide early warning of the problematic activities and processes that need collective action.

c) Help empower primary stakeholders by creating opportunities for them to reflect critically on the SMP

direction and interventions.

d) Build the capacity and understanding amongst those involved in the SMP programme.

e) Motivate and stimulate learning amongst those committed to making the SMP a success.

f) Assess progress in order to enable accountability requirements to be met.

g) Provide a basis for systematically collecting and analyzing information on the changes arising from SMP

activities.

h) Empower local communities and partners in the field to own and contribute to sustainable development.

i) Ensure accountabillty and value for money (upward accountabillty tothe Government/donor) and downward

accountability to the beneficiary local communities and collaborating partners).

j) Prepare impact stories essential for reporting back to Government and her partners in Bujagali HPP.

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Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (201 0-2019) 5.2 M&E Strategy implementation modalities

5.2.1 Responsibility for the monitoring function

The day to day responsibility for implementing the M&E Strategy will be undertaken by the M&E Desk within

the SMP Unit. This task will be assisted by:

a) Steering Committee which shall oversee the implementation of M&E Framework.

b) Beneficiary/participating institutions, Focal Persons and M&E personnel who shall be responsible for

monitoring the progress of SMP supported interventions and giving feedback to M & E Desk.

c) Beneficiary communities' representatives who shall be responsible for supporting communities in

implementing community level monitoring indicators in collaboration with M&E Desk.

5.2.2 Reporting

On a quarterly basis, and within 2 weeks following the close of each quarter, SMP Unit will prepare and

submit tothe Permanent Secretary quarterly reports on activities and targets. The fourth quarterly report will

also comprise the annual status report for the concluding year, and shall be submitted within 3 weeks following

the close of the fourth quarter.

Implementing institutions will report to the SMP Unit in MoWE according to similar formats. In addition,

MoWE will prepare reports for the SSC and Annual Conference. It is required that quarterly and annual reports

be made available to implementing institutions, partners and the general public.

The reports will include short narratives about successful interventions, lessons learned and key findings.

5.2.3 Information dissemination

Information and experiences on SM P performance will be disseminated internally - among SMP beneficiary

organisation -and through additional dissemination workshops/meetings arranged as ne.cessary and through

relevant, media and publications. SMP partners, participating communities and donors will receive summaries

of annual reports to keep them abreast about work progress. They will also receive other project publications

whenever available. Wider audiences will be reached through additional dissemination a chi eve d b Y

posting of pertinent information on relevant websites.

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The M &E Framework is presented in Table 8 below

Table 8. Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

KALAGALA OFFSET IMP Mae PLAN

Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects ASSUMPTIONS Milestones answer the questions Information information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION) OBJECTIVES SHORTTIRM LONGTIRM To prgtect the Percentage change In health of the Ecological surveys NFA, District Indemnity a) All lIIepl activities al CFRs managed acc:oo:llng nltUral habitat, habitat and en\llrons due to SMP repol1:$ on CFRs, Environment Agreement within the CFRs and to approved management environmental Implementation Environmental OffIcers, NEMA, remains In force riverbank halted bv Plans; and Monitoring Committees and both parties end of 2011: b) Enforcement of relevant splrltual/Qlltural reports, to the Agreement bl Restoration legal and policy frameworks values of Observations honor their activities In the CFRs KaI,,"'and obllptlons and Riverbank ltanda Falls SIte and their environs.

Protection measures whose SMP NFA, NEMA, iI} Cllpaclty for Institutional capadty and Implementation Is derived from Implementation DWRM, DIstrict law/policy regulatory frameworks In SMP monitoring and Environment enforcement and place

evaluatlo_n reports, OffIcers, monitoring; COOrdinator for bl Bye-laws regulating SMP access and use of Implementation. resources In the

riverbank Percentage change In status of Observation. NEMA, DIstricts, Integration of SMP In MonitOring environmental environment due to sustainable ecological surveys, NFA, SMP Institutional work changes development actions implemented repol1:$ on CFRs & Coordinator plans and duetoSMP river banks, development plans

Tourism monitoring repol1:$

Changes In condition of cultural Observations, PRA Cultural/Tradltlonal Leplly recognized Integration of the assets within Kalapla and ltanda leader, community ownership and management of the Cultural Falls Area resulting from members and management assets and values Into CFR ImplementatIon of the SMP Observations, responsibilities by end management plans and

of 2010 Tourism Development Plans and actions.

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Intervention Information that will help How 10 collect answer the questions information (INDICATORS] (MEANS OF

VERIFICATION)

To Promote Quality of ecotourism facilities at District Social and Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site development Envlronmentallv reports, SMP SOundEco- evaluation reports, Tourism Development activities at the Kalagala and ltanda Falls Area

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Levels of Community and PRAreports Stakeholders pa rtici pation and benefit from eco-tourism activities

Change in attitudes and PRAreports appreciation of eco-tourism activities by community and other stakeholders

Percentage change in the Ecological survey ecological condition due to the eco- reports, tourism activities and Observations developments

who collects Information (ACTORS)

SMP Coordinator, District Trade Officers

_.-SMP Coordinator, Community Development Officers

SMP Coordinator, Community Development Officers

NFA,NEMA, DWRM, District Environment Officers

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ASSUMPTIONS Milestones

,-al Eco-tourlsm Development PI is complied witt as guide to the tourism development ar operations at Kalagala and Itanda falls Site, b I Tourism Po Ii( are enforced/ complied with t all actors.

al Eco-tourism n I Development Plan;

bl Decommissioning or modifying ongoing tourism development

d I and activities to comply with tourism plan and policies; c) All tourism

es development and activities duly

y approved; d) Adherence to approved tourism

allmplementatlon of Tourism Development plan; bl Compliance to Tourism Policy and regulations; c) compliance to Forestry Policy

<iE!velopmeccn",t",p-..la",n...;s.;..' ---\------:-----------1 al Measures for Incentives for Community harnessing ecotourism and stakeholders benefits to people and participation in the environment; ecotourism activities bl Review of current arrangements for community participation in

Tourism Development Plans

Ecotourism benefits to environment and people


Intervention

To Promote conservation of Ecological and

Socio-economic Values of Mabira

To integrate Kalagala Offset Into Socioeconomic

development of the peoples in the adjacent landscape

Information that will help How to collect who collects answer the questions information information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATIONI

Change in the Socio-economic Economic NFA, UBOS, SMP Value of Mabira ecosystem to Valuation Studies Coordinator, communities and national Districts development Community

Development

Office

""," " <h' '00',.;0" ",." of ~ 00",,"., Studies I NFA Mabira Ecosystem reports

------------------~-.-- , .... _.-Change in Types of Social Economic Economic values of Mabira Valuation

I NFA, UBOS, SMP Studies Coordinator

Change in types of ecological values of Mabira

Level of change in the social -economic status of People in

adjacent landscapes due to implementation of the SMP

.,------.... --~ Type of Economic and Social benefits that have accrued to the people

reports

Ecological study I NFA reports

Social-economic

assessment reports: PRA reports

SMP Coordinator, Community

Development Officer

Socio-economic I SMP Coordinator, assessment reports: P RA

reports

Community Development Officer

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ASSUMPTIONS

All Central Forest Reserves in Mabira Ecosystem

are managed as forestry resources in accordance with Forestry and Planting Act (2003)

National and District level

development planning integrate

the SMP

Milestones

a) Complete Management Plan for Mabira Forest Area; b) Complete Community Wetlands management Plans; c) Complete framework for regulating access and use of river banks, islands and other fragile areas.

Socio-economic valuations of selected resources (forestry, wetlands)

--Economic Valuation of

each CFR in Mabira Ecosystem

a) Assessment of cost and benefits of Kalagala Offset; b) Measures for

equitable sharing of costs and benefits

f~om Ka~agala Offs~!i. Information on livelihoods options

a) Complete management plans for all CFRS; b) Manage CFRS, wetlands

and river banks in accordance with approved

plans or regulations

Ecological studies

Social and economic valuation studies

Ecological studies

a) Diversity of options; b) value addition to locally

produced products

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Intervention

To Harness the Institutional Capabilities for Ensurlne Cost effective Implementation of the Kalagala OffsetSMP

Information that will help answer the questions (INDICATORS)

Changes in institutional collaboration achieved by Implementing SMP

Change In Institutional capacities for implementation of SMP

Type of Institutional capacities engaged in implementation of the SMP

Adequacy of SMP Implementation tools and approaches

Changes in the quality/condition Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls due to the SMP Implementation

How to collect Information (MEANS OF VERIFICATION)

SMP Implementation Evaluation reports,

PRA, Observations Improvements In the ~ological character


SMP Coordinator

SMP Coordinator

SMP Partner Institutions focal

SMP Coordinator, Management Audit Agent

lUI

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ASSUMPTIONS

Institutions mandated to Implement the SMPremaln

committed to the SMP implementation

condition not a dversely affected by factors external to SMP (e.g., climate change effect on Lake Victoria waters)

Milestones

I Measures for Institutional collaboration

al Capacity needs assessment;

Ca paclty needs assessments

SMP Implementation tools/systems

a) Publicity of the SMP; bl Demarcate and mark area covered by Kalagala and ltanda Falls and associated Islands and river banks; cl Undertake detailed studies to Identify the environmental issues affecting the falls; d) Establish mechanisms to protect the islands and falls (e.g. gazetting the Islands into

I Incentives for institutional collaboration

I Training and equipping Institutions

Training and equipping Institutions

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Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects ASSUMPTIONS Milestones answer the questions Information Information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION)

Protection measures implemented SMP SMP Coordinator Institutions co- al Law/Policy Monitoring activities being as result of SMP implementation operate In enforcement; carried out

reports, SMP execution of their b) Review and Evaluation reports mandates approval of ongoing

tourism development, c) Framework for Institutional Collaboration

~~~~~-.--.. ,~ --Types and levels of sustainable use SMP SMP Coordinator SMP activities are al Complete Tourism Monitoring activities being activities that have been promoted Implementation integrated in to Development Plans; carried out as a result of SMP reports,SMP ongoing and b) Publicity for the

Evaluation reports future district and tourism potential at community Kalagala falls and development Itanda Falls area programmes and initiatives

Islands and Percentage change in the ecological Ecological surveys SMP Coordinator Islands and waters al Zone and Ecological monitoring AsSOCiated character of Islands and associated reports, SMP at Kalagala and demarcate ·protected Waters at waters Evaluation reports Itanda Falls Site area' of the Nile river Kalagala and are managed banks around Kalagala ltanda Falls according to the and Itanda Falls Site; Managed law b) Define Institutional Sustainably roles and obligation in

monitoring riverbank use and management

--;:ypes and levels of sustainable use SMP SMP ~~~'Y"'Q'~' Disputes regarding al Publicize Riverbank :.---:--

al ... ~. "w." • .,: activities activities utilizing the islands and implementation control over the regulations; being carried out; associated waters as a result of re ports, SMP use and bl regulate ongoing bllncentives a nd penalties SMP Evaluation reports management of tourism development for compliance to Riverbank

Islands between activities; regulations districts are cl Develop and resolved publish check list of

permissible and non permissible acti vities on riverbank and islands of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site.

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River Bank Percentage Change in the Observations and NEMA, District Regulations on a) Publidze Riverbank Monitoring compliance to I regulations ecological character of the River Ecological survey Environment access and use of regulations; the regulations

implemented Banks (vegetation cover resulting reports Officers riverbanks b) Restoration from restoration activities as well enforced activities as protection measures) ~.--~

Conservation and management SMP SMP Coordinator, SMP SMP implementation actions initiated and supported by implementation NEMA, C'lstrict implementation SMP reports, SMP Envi ronment attracts funding

Evaluation re ports Officers

Improvements in management PRA, Observations, SMP Coordinator, Capacity within Establish a Capacity for law/policy

effectiveness/compliance levels to SMP NEMA, District NEMAand platform/fora for enforcement of legislation the lake Shore, river bank and Implementation Envi ronment Districts to collaboration between Wetlands regulations reports, SMP Officers enforce the key institutions to

evaluation reports regulations. enforce river bank management and EIAs (NEMA, NFA, Districts,

~:-----Legally recognized ownership and

FSSD, Water)

The Cultural legal documents, SMP Coordinator Ongoing conflicts a) Qarify ownership and Spiritual management responsibilities of the PRAreports over control and and management of Values Cultural and Spiritual Values at use of the cultural cultural and spiritual associated with Kalagala Falls and ltanda Falls Site sites persists sites; the Kalagala k'lown and aocepted by all and ltanda falls Stakeholders defined and managed well

Capacities institutional, human SMP SMP Coordinator Cultural assets Capacity to manage cultural

resource, facilities for managing implementation Integrated in the assets associated with

cultural based ecotourism progress reports, Ecotourism Kalagala and ltanda Falls Site

supported by SMP SMP Evaluation Development Plan for eco-tourism.

~/,eports

l -Change in levels of access and use PRA reports, SMP SMP Coordinator Control over use Mechanisms by stakeholders implementation and management (gUidelines) for all

reports, SMP ofthe Cultural stakehOlders that Evaluation reports assets is ensure access use

confirmed and rights of communities accepted by all are recognized. parties

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Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects ASSUMPTIONS Milestones answer the questions information Information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION)

Preservation a nd management SMP SMP Coordinator Sustainable actions initiated and supported by implementation development/management SMP reports, SMP activities of cultural sites;

Evaluation reports

Change in level of ownership and PRA reports, SMP SMP Coordinator Ongoing conflicts Conflict management Management Plan for the control/use related conflicts about implementation over control/use process Cultural sites/assets. the cultural and spiritual assets reports, SMP of the cultural

Evaluation reports ' sites persists

Natural Change in the vegetation cover Observations, NFA Vegetation of Restoration activities Implementation of CFR Resources In within Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank Ecological surveys Kalagala CFR and in CFRs management plans

the landscape CFRs resulting from restoration survey repo rts Nile Bank CFR is adjacent to activities supported by SMP not affected by Kalagala and external factors ltanG;: Falls Site such as Climate developed and Change Sustaina bly Change is natural resources use as SMP SMP Coordinator, Farmers will ing to Environmental Plans land management activities

utilized a result to SMP Implementation Implementation District adopt good for the three districts

reports, SMP Environment agricultural Evaluation reports, Officers practices

Observations ~~~~~~-

Changes in land productivity SMP SMP Co ordinator, Farmers willing to Value addition and

(agricultural yields) as result from Implementation District change marketing to agricultural

SMP interventions reports, SMP Environment production and produce

Evaluation reports Officers, Trade marketing systems Development Officers

Change in land uses in landscape SMP SMP Coordinator, land owners land use planning

adjacent to Kalagala and ltanda implementation District willing to adopt within the three

Falls area due to SMP reports, SMP Environment to new land uses districts

implementation Evaluation reports, Officers Observations

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Intervention

Policy and Legal Institution framework for management of "Kalagala Offset" developed and Implemented

Regional and International Obligations Integrated Into the management

I I


Knowledge and information base on Kalagala SMP (achievements/outputs/shortcomings lessons learnt/outcomes/impacts)

Changes in institutional capacities to coordinate and monitor/evaluate SMP implementation

i-':ypes, effectiveness and extent of coverage of community based natural resources management structures promoted through SMP implementation

level of Awareness or Knowledge of the Regional and International Obligations relevant to the Kalagala SMP implementation by the Focal Points

strategies and I actions Regional and International

Obligations Integrated in the implementation of the SMP


SMP evaluation reports, SMP Publications and Technical reports

SMP Evaluation reports, SMP implementation reports and coordination effectiveness

SMP implementation reports, SMP Evaluation reports, Observations KAP survey reports


who collects information (ACTORS)

SMP Coordinator

SMP Coordinator

ASSUMPTIONS

Reports and publications about SMP will be made public.

Institutional willingness to implement the SMP

NFA, NEMA,. People willing to District participate in Environment CBNRM Officer, Community arrangements Development Officer SMP Coordinator

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Milestones

a) Complete the M&E Framework; b)Enhance capacity to apply the M&E

Establish and facilitate the SMP Implementation. supervision and coordination structures and processes a) Assess CFM; bl Assess/Evaluate opportunities for developing/promoting CBNRM

publicize the obligations

Facilitate SMP implementation supervIsIon and coordination structures and processes

Promote CBNRM


Intervention

out In a well coordinated and socially and environmentally sound manner


Change In Ecotourlsm facilities and activities obseMnslrefiectll1l


sound environmental and social I reports, practices

who collects Intormatlon (ACTORS)

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3) Eco-tourlsm Development Plan for I tourism Development Plan Kalagala and ttanda Falls Site; b) A review of all past and 011101111 etotourism developments within Kalagala and ltandi Falls to. assess their compliance to the EtA and development plannlnllfinvestment standards and requirements; c) Review ongoll1l eco-tourlsm developments In Kalagala and ltanda Falls area to assess their compliance to the stipulated standards for hotels~o.dges and related hospitality facHltles; d) E) Strengthen institutional capacity for collaboration (MITi, NFA, NEMA, Districts) In development,

supervision and management of

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VERIFICATION)

Types and levels of investments SMP MITI,NFA, Developers Measures for benefit Implement measures into environmental management implementation Community comply to EIA and sharing/investment benefit sharing and social development accruing reports, Development MITI procedures from Eco-tourism from ecotourism revenues Observations Officers, NEMA, for approving revenues

Community developments

--Compliance levels to the Eco- Ecotourism Plan MIT!, NFA, Trade There is Monitoring plan for tourism development plan for documents, Development recognition for the Ecotourism compliance to tourism Kalagala and ltanda Falls site Tourism FaCilities Officers, NEMA, Ecotourism Plan development development plan and

development and District as the framework policies. operations plans, Environment for guiding Tourisms Officers, tourism Monitoring Community development in reports, Kalagala and Observat ions ltanda falls Site

~,-------- ---- --------_._--.. -------_ .. _- -. ---Effectiveness of measures applied SMP MITI, NfA, Trade Ecotourism a) Measures for Incentives for community to harness ecotourism benefits to implementation Development accepted as the benefit participation in ecotourism people and environment reports, Officers, NEMA, model for tourism sharing/investment development and activities

Observations Community at K~lagala and from Eco-tourism Development Itanda Falls area revenues; officers, b) Review ongoing Community, Hotel ecotourism activities and Tours and provide for operators community

participation

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Intervention

Kllagala and Itanda falls and associated tourism assets optimally utilized with participation of all stakeholders

Kllagala and Itanda falls based tourism Integrated in wider tourism activities in the region and districts


Change in attitude towards use and benefit from the tourism potential at Kalagala-and ltanda falls Site by the neighboring communities and other stakeholders

I level -and types of participa- -

communities in eco-tourism promoted through SMP implementation

level in tourism lev~ls at Kalagala due to Publicity and linkages to Regional, National and District Wide Tourism


PRA reports, SMP implementation reports, Observations KAP Study

PRA reports, SMP Implementation reports, Observations

Visitor records, Tourism promotion materials, tour packages, Interviews -reports

-who collects information (ACTORS)

MTTI, NFA, Trade Development Officers, Tourism and Hotel Associations, Community, Hotel and Tour Operators

MTTI, NFA, Trade Development Officers, Community Development Officers, Community, Hotel and Tour Operators MTTI NFA, Trade Development Officers, NEMA, District Environment Officers, Community, Hotel and Tour Operators

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ASSUMPTIONS

Incentives for Community participation are put in place

Milestones

al Publicity for the tourism potential and benefits; b) Guidelines for Community participation in Tourism activities.

Equip local communities with skills to effectively participate in tourism related bl!sinesses (e.g., skills to serve as guides, caterers, craft making, etc.).

Publicity for the tourism potential and benefits

Implement Measures for benefit sharing/investment from Eco-tourism revenues

Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (201 0-2019) KALAGALA OFFSET SMP M&E PLAN (Continued)

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Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects ASSUMPTIONS Milestones answer the questions information information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION) --------- ---

Number of other tourism plans Promotion MITI, NFA, Trade a) Publicity for the and information guides that materials, Tourism D<'!velopment tourism potential and mention Kalagala and Itanda Falls plans under NFA Offioers, NEMA, benefits; site and Districts District b) I ntegratlon of

Environment Kalagala - Itanda Officers, Tourism Plans into the Community, Hotel National and District and Tour Development Plan, Operators CFR management

Plans; c) Maximizing tourism potential and opportunities at Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site through marketing strategy.~ ~ _

Costs and level and type ' benefits PRA reports, SM P MITI, Trade Incentives for Measures for benefit

Benefits ecotourism business by Implementation Development Community sharing/investment accruing from I communities and neighbors ancLe"3iuatlon Officers, partiCipation in from Eco-tourism tourism benefiting from tourism potentials reports Community, Hotel place revenues equitably of Kalagala and Itanda Falls site and Tour distributed to Operators communities ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~-~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ---

and neighbors Measures for enhancing benefit PRA reports, SMP MITI, Trade sharing promoted through SMP Implementation Development implementation and evaluation Officers,

reports Community, Hotel and Tour

~.~~~---

_pperators Public Private Types and numbers of Public SMP MITI, Trade Incentives for Incentives for PPP

Partnerships in Private Partnership ventures implementation Development achieving PPP In

the developed as a result of SMP reports. Tourism Officers, Hotel and place implementation implementation Plans Tour Operators ofTourism implementation Development reports, Plans In place Observations

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Intervention

-facilities within Mablra Ecosystem adhering to the existing laws, standard and regulations

I ----------


Measures for achieving corporate Social responsibility put in place due to SMP implementation intervention


SMP implementation reports, Tourism Plans implementation reports,

who collects Information (ACTORSI

MITI, Trade Development Officers, Hotel and Tour Operators

I I Observatio_n,,-s ---+--

Mechanisms for Private Sector SMP MITI, Trade participation in monitoring ecotourism at Kala!;ala and Itanda Falls site

implementation reports, Tourism Plans implementation reports,

Development Officers, Hotel and Tour Operators

Observations of all Tourism Institutional I MITI, Database Trade

developments and operations in Mabira ecosystem developed by SMP Intervention Level of compliance to the tourism law and Policy attributed to SMP implementation

records at MITI, Districts

MITI Monitoring reports

Development Officers

MITI, Trade Development Officers

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Incentives /measures for achieving Corporate Social responsibility

Incentives for PPP

Establish database I Facilitate information and mechanism for information management AJ Conduct inventory and register all tourism facilities in Mabira Ecosystem; bl Develop and apply measures for complying with the requirement for MITI approval of development of proposed tourism

management system

Carry out periodic inspections, classification and grading with participation of relevant stakeholder Institutions.



Intervention Information that will help answer the questions (INDICATORS)

How to collect information (MEANS OF VERIFICATION)

who collects information (ACTORS)

ASSUMPnONS

Mablra reports management e~ ~ans manapd In accordance with the apprvved

Milestones

Develop management plans for each CFR

management plans

manapment li-w-e--:tIa:-nd......,-s-ln--M:---a:-bl:-ra-e-c-o-system--+-:-w:---et-c:-la-n-:-ds----I'""W.,."..M:::D:-, ----=OC":-lstrc:-c:-lct-l'""No:-:--m-an-a-g-e-m-e-nt:-+-=DevC--eIo-,--p--=Co-m-m-u-cnlty::---J-:-llm-~-:-eme-n-Ct-----:W-:-etC":-la-n--:ds:-li I plant managed In accordance with Management Environment ~n In place Based Wetlands management plans

approved Community based Plans, WMD Officers management Plans Wetlands Management Plans management

Ileguliltea use and access to Nile River Bank. Islands and other fraslle areas

District Environment OffIcers

Develop and I Monitor access and use implement by-laws river bank. Islands and other reaulatlng access and fraaile natural resources use of river bank. Islands and other fraaile natural

Manasement Level of awareness and KAP survey reports SMP Coordinator al Develop SMP plans for CFIIs appreciation of the Kalagala Offset Communications In the MabIra and the SMP Strategy and Tools; ecosystem b) Pubilcl%e the SMP

I":i'rated In National and District Development National MoWE, MoFPED, Develop or update I Implement environment I ~ Plans and budgets Development Plans MolG and implement actions for each district; I ~~ Integrating/recogniZing and Frameworks. environment actions land I the management needs of CFRs. in District for each district;

use n Mablra Ecosystems Development ~ns

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VERIFICATION)

Knowledge on the economic values Technical reports MoWE, There is a) Socia-economic of Mabira ecosystem documented and publications, MoFPED/UBDS, Insufficient surveys covering all and accessed by wider stakeholders Information packs, Information CFRs in the Mabira and general public ecosystem;

Disseminate information; b) Inventoriesl mapping of forest resources in the area (outside the CFRs).

Knowledge Base Ecological information for all CFRs Ecological NFA a) Ecological and on CFRs in the in Mabira Ecosystem /Technical reports socio-economic Mabira and maps surveys Ecosystem blPackage and improved Disseminate

information generated Develop and apply a monitoring strategy to assess trends in the ecological character and socio-economic changes in Mabira ecosystem

Social and economic infonnatlon Social-economic NFA, UBOS al poverty for alf CFRs in Mabira Ecosystem /Technical reports assessments of

and maps current and proposed forest use initiatives e.g., Collaborative Resources Management; b I economic valuation ofthe CFRs

,,-

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VERIFICATION) Knowledge Base Ecological, social and economic Technical reports WMD, District Wetland on Natural information for wetlands in Mabira and publications Environment inventory/mapping Resources Ecosystem and maps Officers and dissemination (wetlands. Hydrological and water Information Technical reports DWRM Hydrological studies Water, Land) in (availability, quality, access, etc., and publications and maps and the Mablra dissemination Ecosystem

Tenure and land use infomn ation in Technical reports MoLHUD, Districts Land tenure studies the three districts housing Mablra and publications and dissemination ecosystem

For~St$on Change in management of forests District reports, District Forest a)(:arryout Facilitate Implementation of

Private land on Private Land resulting from Observations Officers, NEMA inventories/mapping management plans for

managed In implementation of management offorest resources in private forests

accordance with plans for Privately owned forests the area (outside the the Forests and CFRs);

Tree planting b) Development of

Act (2003) management plans for prhlilte forests.

Levels ')f awareness about the KAP survey reports District Forest Levels of Mobilize land owners

Forest Act and provisiOns in Officers, NFA, awareness are low and sensitize them

relation to management of forests NEMA among private about the Forest and

on private land landowners Tree Planting Act (20031 and requirements for management of forests on private land

Change In capacity for District to Capacity NFA, District Forest Capacity is low Facilitate monitoring Facilitate monitoring and

monitor and supervise assessment reports Officer and supervision by supervision by District Forest

management of privately owned District Forest Office; Office;

forests c---

Interactions Information base on levels of Technical reports NFA, District Forest There is al Collect baseline between People interactions between CFRs and and publications, Service, NEMA, insuffiCient Information on the

and the CFR communities Information packs, UBOS infomnatlon interactions between analyzed and the people and CRFs;

understood bl Disseminate Information

~ora using knowledge generated to

generated.

Institutional NFA, District Forest Assess interaction improve management of Mabira reports Service between people and Ecosystem use of natural

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Intervention Information that will help How to coiled: who collects I ASSUMPTIONS I Milestones answer the questions information Information (INDiCATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFiCATION)

PublIc-Private Change in the condition and Ecoiogical surveys I NFA I Promote CFM I Promote Partnership In integrity of CFR due to the Public report, KAP surveys Initiatives/programmes Initiatives/programmes In all the and Private partnership initiatives In aU CFRs. CFRs. Implementation promoted by SMP ofCFR manapment I NFA I Facilitate development I Facilitate development of plans harnessed I Types and extent of coverage of I CFR management

thePPP reports of forestry resources forestry resources e.g., e.s., private tree private tree planting In CFRs. planting in CFRs.

COSts and Knowledge of Costs and benefits of Cost and benefits MoFPED/UBOS There Is a) Conduct Costs and Benefhsof Kalagala Offset generated and analysis reports Insufficient Benefits Analysis for conservlna documented Information Kalagala offset; Kalaplaand b) Disseminate ltanda falls and ~fcmn~ associated Measures and processes for SMP SMP Coordinator. al Develop mechanism landscapes ensuring equitable sharing of costs Implementation Districts for sharing the costs equitably and benefits of Kalagala Offset and Evaluation and benefits by the shared reports three districts and

Uvellhood I Information on livelihood options I Technical reports I MoWE, Districts I There Is options suitable for harnessing potentials and publications, insufficient dependant on of Kalagala Offset Information packs. Information Kalaplaand ltanda falls and a.odated waters and Islands promoted

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Intervention

Value addition to locally produced resources and r,m


Diversity of livelihoods options harnessing resources under Kalagala offset benefiting communities due to SMP implementation


SMP implementation reports, Observations

Changes in values of locally I SMP produced resources and products implementation

reports, Observations


Districts, NFA, MoWE,NEMA

SM P Coordinator, Trade Development Officers

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ASSUMPTIONS

There insufficient information

is

Milestones

a) Integrate community/stakeholder access to Kalagala and Itanda Falls resources into tourism plan, CFR Management Plans and river bank management strategies; bl Equip local communities with skills to effectively utilize the livelihoods options (e.g., market oriented agriculture bee keeping, horticulture, etc. al Ensure employment for the locals in investments and development programmes in Mabira Ecosystem; bl Promote marketing of local produce and products.


KALAGALA OFFSET SMP M&E PIAN (Continued)

Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects I ASSUMPTIONS I Milestones answer the questions Information information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION)

leIal and Legally binding Institutional InstitUtionalized MoWE Develop and Institutional structures for smooth Implementation operationalise Framewortt for implementation of Kalagala Offset systems and Institutional the SMP procedures ( framework for the rnanapment of Frameworks), Kalagala Offset. Kalapla offset Evaluation re rts Implemented Institutional work plans and Institutional annual MoWE, MoFPED Initiate policy and

work plans an legal reforms to budgets address Kalagala

offset Implementation and sustainability.

SMP financing plans Budget framework MoWE, MoFPED Develop long term Implement long term Integrated In national budgeting papers financing strategy for financing strategy for SMP framework SMP Forums for sharing knowledge Forum proceedings MoWE -------+-co-nv-e-ne-reg---,ula:-r---+...,CO-n-ve-ne-regu---cl:-ar-t~o-ru-m-s....,.for

mechanisms for generated to Improve management and records forums for Information sharing. Icnowledp of SMP information sharing.

/Information Database on Mablra Ecosystem and Information MoWE, UBOS There Is no Establish a pneratlon and Kalagala Offset management database on information of man .. ement facility and system Mawra ecosystem

Systems for generating and using Tools for MoWE, UBOS oevelop and Information and Knowledge Information popularize standard

generation and tools for data sharing collection and

management. I Lessons and I BI-annual Kalagala Offset I Conference MoWE Convene bl-annual I Convene regular forums for experIt!nces of ConMrences proceedings and Kalagala ol'r$et Information sharing. Implementing records Conference. SMP reaulartv captured and ! Experiences of Kalagala Offset I SMP I MoWE disseminated shared with related flBiodlversity Implementation I visits to other areas

Offset" programmes reports applving ecosystem approach or "bill

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I Intervention Information that will help How to collect who collects ASSUMPTIONS Milestones

answer the questions information Information (INDICATORS) (MEANS OF (ACTORS)

VERIFICATION) I

lessons and experiences of Technical reports MoWE Publish lessons and other Kalagala Offset SMP documented and publications, technical infonmation about and shared SMP Evaluations Kalagala offset I

Institutional Monitoring and evaluation system M&E MoWE a) Develop and apply

I collaboration for SMP implementation documentation sound monitoring and and evaluation systems participation in and tools; the SMP b) Strengthen capacity

I implementation for applying the M&E. and monitoring

Measures and processes for SMP SMP MoWE Promote incentives Promote incentives for Implementation coordination and implementation for institutional institutional collaboration. supervision reports collaboration.

-------Institutional plans and budgets Institutional MoWE Integrate and Integrate and implement reflecting/integrating SMP development pia ns implement relevant relevant SMP activities implementation requirements and SMP activities through through D DPs and SDP. costs DOPs and SOP.

Capacity to Compliance levels to relevant laws, SMP MoWE, NEMA, a) Undertake training enforce poliCies and regulations Implementation Districts, NFA and skills environment reports, enhancement for SMP laws in place Monitoring and implementation;

evaluation reports, bl Equip institutions Institutional with resources for reports, enforcing laws; Observations cl Equip institutions

will resources for monitoring SMP implementation.

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6. RISK ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT AND ASSUMPTIONS

There are risks that could render the Kalagala Offset and the SMP implementation difficult or unattainable.

The risks in question are those events with possibility to occur and affect the achievement of the SMP objectives

and outputs, either negatively or positively. Therefore, an assessment of these risks which involve identification

of the likely impact and probability or likelihood of these risk occurring is proposed hereunder.

The following risks have been assessed.

a) Managing a complex programme with mUltiple players: This risk will be addressed through a strong

M&E framework, strengthening capacity of coordinating institution to convene and bring into action different

players, and through the various coordination and supervision mechanisms.

b} Applying the Ecosystem approach: SMP is a pioneer programme and as such, the implementation

considerations and approaches require a different institutional approach that is not familiar to most

implementing institutions. This gap will be addressed by engaging a technical assistance to facilitate

initial implementation and build skills in implementing institutions, applying a lesson-learning culture

that will utilize the outcomes of the M&E.

c} Inadequate institutional capacity to fulfill institutional mandates and obligations e.g., enforcing the

law and monitoring compliance to policies, standards and regulations. This will be addressed through the

institutional capacity strengthening initiatives proposed in the SMP.

d} Sustainabilitv of the SMP: the SMP is a long term undertaking whose sustainability may not easily be

predicted now. This is to be addressed through strategies described in Section 4.3.

e} Political support: the current political support cannot be guaranteed over the long term, especially after

the elapse of the Indemnity agreement. This comes along with the requirement to accommodate future

changes in policy regarding land, forests, wetlands and water uses. This is proposed to be addressed by

planning for period longer than the Indemnity agreement and by considering the SMP as a framework for

guiding all developments that would have bearing on Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site.

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7. BUDGET

The Over-all budget for the Kalagala Offset SMP is US$ 9,795,500 presented in the following Table 9 (over-all budget) and Tables 9a - 9f (Sectoral budgets). Table 9: SMP Budget

Table 9 OVER ALL BUDGET Objective Outpuls Activities (10 yr)

Budget (US$)

To proted the Kalagala and Demarcate and mark area covered by 50,000 natural habitat, Itanda Falls Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated environmental protected and Islands and river banks. and 5Ustainably utilized. spiritual/cuhural Undertake detailed studies to identify the 40,000 values of environmental issues affeding the falls. Kalagala and

establish mechanisms to protect the islands 10,000 Itanda falls and

and falls (e.g. gazetting the Islands into their environs

CFRs). I

Islands and Develop and implement incentives for 300,000 associated waters at complying with Riverbank and Lake Shore , Kalagala and regulations. I

Itanda Falls Define mechanisms for institutional I 5,000 managed

sustainably. collaboration in monitoring compliance ta environmental lows and policies and regulation. Develop and publish check list of 10,000 permissible and non permissible adion on riverbank and islands of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls area. Zone and demarcate "proteded area' of 10,000 the Nile river banks around Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls area.

Nile River banks Establish a framework/fora for 50,000 managed and collaboratian between key institutions to utilized in enforce river bank management and EIAs accordance with law. (NEMA, NFA, Dlstrids, FSSD, Water)

I Develop and implement on adion plan for 200,000 the restoration of the degraded river bank within Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site.

Strengthen capacity (human, skills and 400,000 facilities) for lead institutions to enforce the Low.

The Cultural and Clarify ownership and management of , 10,000 spiritual values cultural and spiritual sites in the area by associated with line ministries and cultural institutions. Kalagala and

Put in place a mechanism (guidelines) for 10,000 !tanda Falls defined and managed well. all stakeholders that ensure access use

rights of communities are recognized.

Undertake/promote sustainable , 100,000 development/management adivities of cultural sites. i

Promote the capacity to manage cultural 30,000 i

assets associated with Kalagala and

I Itanda Falls for eco-tourlsm.

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Table 9 Objective

TopremOle social and _vlJ'on __ Uy

IOUnd_ tourilm development activities at the Kalagola and ltanda falll ....


OVER ALL BUDGET (Continued) Outputs Adlvitles (10 yr)

Budget (US$)

Natural resources In Undertake restoration of degraded 500,000 the landscape areas whhln Kalagala Falls and Nile adJacent to 80nk CFRs. Kalagala and Develop and Implement measures for 300,000 Itanda Falls ensuring sound environmental sustalnably _management In collaboration wI1h developed and District$. utilized. Promote measures for improving land 300,000

management /land produdlvlty.

Fadlltate land use/natural resources 150,000 planning and implementation of Land use Plans. Support value addition to natural 150,000 resources use and agriculture produch.

Policy, legal and establish and support a framework/ 250,000 InstlMlonal mechanism for coordinating the fromework for implementation of the SMP. management of Develop and Implement monitoring and 30,000 MKalagala Offset" evaluation system for policies. developed. Strengthen capaelty for monitoring SMP 50,000

implementation as well as monitoring dlanges and QOIIIpllanee to 1aw1, policies and regulations.

Fadlltate fundIonIng of Environmental 300,000 Committees, Ecosystem Management Committees, Collaborative Forest management CommInees and any such convnunIty based environment management strudures

Regional and Synthesize and publk:lze applk:oble 5,000 international obRgatlons and how these should be obligations addressed. Integrated Into Doeuments experlenees and lessons 30,000

; management frem Kalagoia offset and Infonn Focal strategies and points for these regional and oetlons. international pr«8$S8S about the

requirements for addressing Kalogala offset by these aareements.

TOTAL OIUEC1'IVI#t 3,290,000 Ec:o-tourlsrn Update/strengthen Ec:o-tourlsm 0 development and Development Plan for Kolagala and related aeflvltles tranda Falls Area. carried out In Undertake a review of all past QIld 0 coordinated and ongoing e<:o-tourlsrn developments socially and whhln Kalagala and Itanda Falls to environmentally assess their QOIIIpllanc:e to the EtA and sound manner. development planning/investment

standards and reaulrements. Review ongoing e<:o-tourlsm 0 developments In Kalogola and Itanda Falls area to assess their QOIIIpllonc:e to the standards for hotels/lodges and related hospitality fodRtles. Develop and publish a c:heddlst of 0 standards and requirements for _ tourism fodlltles and practlc:es.

Strengthen institutional collaboration 0 (MTTI, NFA, NEMA, Dlstrk:ts) In development, supervision and management of tourIsm fadlltles.

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Table 9 Objective

!

To promote the ecological and social economic values of Mabira ecosystem


OVER ALL BUDGET (Continued) Outputs Activities (10 yr)

I Budget (US$)

Kalagala and Review ongoing tourism adlvltles to o i Itanda Falls and Integrate stakeholder participation,

I associated tourism Including access to tourist attractions. assets optimally

Define criteria and guldennes for 0' utilized wllb partldpation of all enhandng community participation in Ibe

stakeholdel'$. development and management of eco-tourism businesses at Kalagala and Itanda Falls area. Provide incentives for communities to 0 develop and or partldpate In ecotourlsm business Support the publldty and promotion of 0 eco-tourlsm at Kalagala Falls and hondo Falls site.

Kalagala and integration of Kalagala • Itanda Tourism 0, handa Falls based Plans Into !be Notional and District tourism Integrated In Development Pion, CFR monagement wider tourism Plans adlvltles In !be Promote /market tourism potential and 0 region and Districts opportunlttes at Kalagala and Itanda plans. Falls area. Costs and benefits Establish and apply a mechanism for 0 accruing fram sharing benefits wllb !be communities, sub-tourism equitably county and districts. benefiting !be

Equip Iocol communities wllb skills to 0 communities and neighbors. eHedively portldpate In tourism related

businesses (e.g., skills to serve os guides, caterers, craft making, etc.).

Public Private Provide Incentives for private sector to 0 Partnerships In !be develop and partldpate In ecotourlsm Implementation of business. Tourism Bund capadty for monitoring and o. Development Plans enforcement of Ibe lows regulating In practice tourism.

Capadty to monitor changes and 0 compliance to laws regulating tourism.

Promote measures for social corporate 0 responslbllltles.

Development and Carry out registration of all tourism 0 management of fadlltles In Mabira Ecosystem. tourism fadlitles Carry out periodic Inspections, 0 wllbln Mablra dassificatlon and grodlng with Ecosystem adhering partldpatlon of relevant stakeholder to !be lows, Institutions. standards and Develop and apply meosures for 0 regUlations. complying wllb !be requirement for Mm

approval of development of proposed tourism fadlltles.

Total objective #2 2,233,500 The CFRs and o!ber Update management plans for !be 0 resources within Mablra Forest Area Moblra ecosystem Develop and Implement management 1,400,000 managed In plans for each CFR accordance with approved Develop and Implement management 200,000 management pions. plans for !be wetlands within !be Mablra

Ecosystem. Develop and Implement by· laws 20,000 regulating access and use of river bank. islands and o!ber fragile natural resources,

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Table 9 Objective

To Integrate Kalagala offHt Into sodal and economic development aspirations of the peoples in adjacent landscape


OVER ALL BUDGET (Continued) I Outputs I Activities (10 yr)

Budget (U5$)

The monog~ of Develop/update ond implement 900,000 CFRs In Mobiro environment actions for each district. ecosystem Cory out poverty assessments of current 15,000 Integrated In wider and proposed forest use InIllatlvllS e.g., development Collaborative R!ISOUI'Ce$ Monagement. frameworks and land use In the Conduct economic valuation of the CFRs 50,000 region. I Promote awareness ond sensitization of 50,000

the general pubrlC on Kalagala offset ~.SMP.

Develop Communications Strategy for 30,000 .Kalagala Offset SMP

Knowledge base on Carry out ecological/biodiversity 180,000 all CFRS In the Inventories and sodo-economlc surveys Mablra Ecosystem. covering all CFRs In the Mablro ecosystem

Disseminate information generated 20,000

Knowledge bose on Carry out inventories/mapping of forest 50,000 natural ~rces I resources In the areo (outside the CFRs). (Wetlands, water, Carry out wetland Inventory/mapping. 30,000 ~~the Mablra Hydrological studies 30,000

Forests on private MobIlize land owners and senslttze them 12,000 land managed In about the Forest and Tree Planting Act ao:ordance with the (2003) and requirements for Forest and Tree management of forests on private land. Planting Act (2003).

Facilitate development and 60,000 implementation of management plans for ~ate forests.

Facilitate monitoring and supervision by 120;000 District Forest Office.

Status of private or Carry out on Inventory /mopplng 20,000 ccmmunlty for!lSts In exercise for the private or community Mablro ecosystem forests. established. Disseminate the reports. 5,000

Interocllons between Corry out baseline information on the 20;000 people and the CFR interactions between the people ond analyzed and CRFs. understoocl. Dluemlnate Infonnatlon generated. 5,000

Public Private Promote CFM Inltiatlve$/programmes In 150,000 partnerships In the all CFRs. Implementation of Facilitate development of forestry 45,000 CFR Management resources e.g., private tree planting In Plans. CFRs.

TOTAL OBJECTIVE #3 3,412,000

Costs and benefits Corry out costs and benefits analysis for 15,000 of conserving Kalagala offset. Kalagala and Develop medlonlsm rSharJng formula") 5,000 Itanda Falls and for sharing the costs and benefits by the associated three districts and ccmmunitles adiacent to landscape equitably Kalagala Falls and Itonda Falls Site, shared.

Facilitate processes for negotiating 15,000 Msharing formula",

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imphtmentation of .M Kalatala OffHt sustainable manapment plan


Uvellhoods dependent Kologolo ond Itondo foils ond ossocloted

ocam to Kologolo ond Itondo Foils resourc:es Into tourism pion, CFR Monogement Pions ond river bonk

(10 yr) Budget

woten ond 1510nds ~~~!!!!!t!!!J~l!!§~:...--::;---.-:;;--:-::-+---;;~-.:;;;~ promoted.

o

fromework

monogement Kologolo Y;~~~~~ionmiorOcidniiUinat-ljijJ5O(rl Offset put In ploce. I

mechanisms for knowledge/lnformotfon I-=--:----:----:-:---:--:--:-t-~~;:_;::_t generation ond manogement.

experiences Implementing regulorly coptured ond dlssemlnoted.

c:oIloborollon portldpollon In Impiemenfotfon monitoring.

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Table 9(a) MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

! Objective ! Outputs Activities (10 yr) I Budget Funding (US$) Funded Gap

To protect the Islands and Zone and demarcate "protected 10,000 natural habitat, associated waters area' of the Nile river banks around environmental at Kalagala and Kalagala falls and Itanda falls and Itanda falls area. spiritual/cultural managed values of sustalnably. Kalagala and Nile River banks Establish a framework/foro for 50,000 ltallda falls and managed and collaboration between key theIr envIrons utilized In institutions to enforce river bank

accordance with ' management and EIAs (NEMA, NfA, low. Districts fSSO Water)

Strengthen capacity (human, skills 400,000 and fadl!ties) for lead Institutions to enforce the law.

Policy, legal and Establish and support a framework/ 250,000 Instttutional mechanism for coordinating the framework for implementation of the SMP. management of

Develop and implement monitoring 30,000 ~Kalagala Offset" developed. and evaluation system for polides.

Strengthen copodty for monitoring 50,000 SMP Implementation as well as monitoring changes and compliance to laws, policies and regulattons.

Regional and SyntheSize and publicize oppllcable 5,000 international obligations and how these should be obligations oddressed. Integrated Into

Documents experiences and lessons 30,000 management strategies and from Kalagala offset and Inform

octlons. focal points for these regional and internotional processes about the requirements for addressing Kolagala offset by these ogreements.

I TOTA~ OIJEcnvE #1 825,000 To promote the The management of Promote awareness and sensitization 50,000 ecological and CfRs In Mabiro of the general public on Kalogalo 1Oc:1a1 economic: ecosystem offset and SMP. value. of Integrated In wider

Develop Communications Strategy 30,000 Mabira development ecosystem frameworks ond for Kalagala Offset SMP

: land use In the region.

KnoWledge bose on Corry out wetland I

30,000 . natural resources Inventory/mapping. (Wetlands, water, Hydrological studies I 30,000 land) In the Mablra Ecosystem. TOTAl OBJECTIVE #3 140,000

To integrate Costs and benefits Carry out costs and benefits analysIs 15,000 Kolagala offset of conservIng for Kalagala offset. into social and Kalagala and 5,000 economic Develop mechanism (NSharlng I development

Itonda Falls and formula") for sharing the costs and olplrallons of the assoc:lated benefits by the three districts and I

peopleain landscape communities adlacent to Kalagala I adjacent landscape equitably shared. falls and Jtanda falls Site.

Facilitate processes for negatlating shoring formula".

15,000

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Objective

To hamell institutional capabilities for enwdng coif etr.ctIve Implementation of the Kalagala Offset sustainable management plan


MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT (Continued)

OUlpUl,

Policy fr_wort for mana"ement Kalagala Offset put In place.

mechanISms for

Activlti., (10 yr) Budget (US') Fvnded funding

Gop

Imow!edge!lnformatlon 1o;;;;a;;p.;.;:ip;j;;iOriie:stQ;;d;;;cr-,--;ro;ciOOr---r---1 geMrotlon and management.

exp8f1enc:es of Implementing SMP regularly captured and disseminated.

institutional collaboration and partldpatlon'ln SMP implementation and monitoring.

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Table9(b) NATIONAL FORESTRY AUTHORITY

obJective outputs Activities (10 yr) Funded Funding Budget Gap (US$)

To protect the Nalural Undertake re$lOration of 500,000 natural habitat, resources In degraded areas within environmental the landscape Kalagala Fans and Nile and adjacent to 8ank CFRs. spiritual/cultural Kolagala and values of Itanda Falls Kalagala and SUSI'Olnobly ltanda falls and developed their environs and utilized.

Policy, legal Fadlltate functioning of 120,000 and EnvIronmental Institutional CommIttees. Ecosystem framework for Management management CommIttees, of "Kalagala Collaborative Forest Offset" management Committees developed. and any such community

based environment manaaement structures i

TOTAL OI.lECTIYI. #1 620,000 To promote the The CFRs and Develop and Implement 1,.400,000 ecological and other management plans for social ecOllOmic resources eachCFR values of wllhln Mablra Mablra ecosystem ecosystem monaged In

accordance with approved monagement Dlans. The Cary out poverty 15,000 management assessments of current of CFRs In and proposed forest use Mablra initiatives e.g .. ecosystem Collaborative Resources Integrated In Management. wider Conduct economk: 50,000 development valuation of the CFRs frameworks and land use In the region. Knowledge Carry out ecological 180,000 base on all /blodlverslty inventories CFRS In the and soclo-economlc Mablra surveys covering all CFRs I

Ecosystem. in the Mablro ecosystem

Dbsemlnate information 20,000 generated

Knowledge Carry out 50,000 base on inventories/mapping of nalural forest resources in the resources area (outside the CFRS). (Wetlands, water, land) In the Mablra Ecosystem.

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NATIONAL FORESTRY AUTHORITY (Continued)

Outputs

private or community forests In Mablra ecosystem established. Interactions between people and the CFR analyzed and understood.

Publk Private partnerships In the Implementation ofCFR

Actlviti ...

out an Inventory /mapplng exerdse for the private or c:ommunlty forests.

Disseminate the reports.

Carry out baseline information on the Interadions between the

Disseminate Information generated.

PrOlTl()te initiatives/programmes In all CFRs.

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(10 yr) Budget Sf) Funded Funding

Gap


Table 9(c) MINISTRY OF TOURISM, TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Budget Funding Objectives Outputs Activities (US$) Funded Gap

Carrying out feasibility studies and EIAs for all 20,000 qualifying developments

Support the review and N/A

approvals of the EIAs

Eco-tourism Monitoring compliance to

developments and facilities approved.

laws/policies and 10,000 regulations

License tourism facilities 20,000

and operations

De-register non-complying N/A

facilities and operations

Physical plans for Landscape planning for the location of tourism facilities

infrastructure and (zoning the adjacent 3,000

facilities Landscape). development within

To develop Kalagala and ltanda tourism CFRs and

Zoning Kalagala and Itanda

infrastructure surrounding areas CFR to designate locations 3,000

and facilities in for tourism development

and around Kalagala - Open, rehabilitate and Itanda Falls maintain access roads to

300,000 area. tourism zones within

Access to and within Kalagala and Itanda CFR Kalagala and Itanda Falls Area

Construct and maintain trails, walkways in Kalagala 100,000 and Itanda falls area.

Develop and publicize water 5,000

sports and facilities

Tourism facilities for Construct and maintain

water based landing sites

N/A activities.

Construct observatory 15,000

towers and platforms

Construct and maintain 15,000

Proper waste public sanitation facilities.

management facilities Develop and operate waste

management plans. 12,000

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Oblectlve

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM. TRADE AND INDUSTRY (Continued)

Outputs Actlvltle. (10 yr) Budgel (US$) Funded Funding

Gap

Develop waste and sewerage management 30,000 system.

Monitoring compliance to sanitation measures and 5,000 standards.

Construct and operate accommodation facilities 250,000 for all classes of tourists.

Appropriate Construct Leisure Park and picnic site at Itanda and 150,000

hospitality and Kalagala CFRs. recreation facilities

Construct and operate public catering and 100,000 hospitality centre.

Service facilities Extend water, electricity (electricity, water, and communication communication, facilities at Kalagala and

250,000

medical and Itanda falls area. security)

Construct, equip an~ maintain visitor centre at Kalagala and ltanda 50,000

Visitor Information Develop visitor information and Interpretation and maintain display at centre Kalagala and ltanda. 10,000

Sub Total Oblective 1: 1,348.000

Develop and disseminate 20,000

,f' Increased communication messages

awareness on values and Develop and display conservatlon/manag interpretation messages in 3,000

To sustalnably ement needs of the the Visitor centre

rnallale the natural and cultural

natural and heritage at Kalagala Sensitization and awareness

cultural heritage and ltanda campaigns on values and 15,000

of Kalaga .. cultural norms

Itanda Falls area for ecotourfsm Develop CFR Management

Management and infrastructure in Kalagala operations

and Nile Bank CFR In 25,000 Infrastructure for accordance with the CFR the NFA. NEMA and management plans Districts in place

Recruitment of staff N/A

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Table 9(c) MINISTRY OF TOURISM, TRADE AND INDUSTRY (Continued)

Oblectlve Output. Activiti •• (10 yr)

Budge' (US$) Funded funding

Gap

Equipping staff with resources and facilities to 12,000 perform

Reforestation of degraded areas in Kalagala and Itanda 30,000 forest reserves

Enforcement of environmental laws, policies 12,000 and guidelines

Ecological integrity of the CFRs Promotion of tree planting

improved on private land 12,000 neighbouring the reserve

Demolition of illegal structures and 2,000

i developments

Restoration of degraded 8,000

areas

Establishment of mechanisms for

1,500 Institutional collaboration in law and policy enforcement

Compliance to Monitoring, inspection and

environmental laws 5,000 and policies and

evaluating tourism activities

regulations Carrying out EIAs for projects

N/A

Implementation of recommended mitigation N/A measures in the EIAs

Information on cultural norms, Carry out an inventory and assets, ecology, baselin e surveys on cultural

6,000 social and values and assets in economic values in Kalagala -Itanda area place

Secure land/permit to N/A

establish culture centre

Construction and equipping the cultural centre with

15,000 Cultural and equipments and exhibition centre in information place at Kalagala and Itanda falls Develop and disseminate

education messages on cultura I values and

5,000 preservation needs for

I schools in Mabira

I Ecosystem

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Obi··tive Output. Actlvltl .. (10 p) Budget IUS$} Funded 'unding

Gop

Agro-tourism Develop and disseminate information about agro- 5,000

activities In the tourism opportunities neighbouring land scape established Promotion of agro-tourism

25,000 activities

capacity building for 15,000

managing cultural tourism

Cultural assets Dissemination of managed for information and messages 3,000

tourism purposes on cultural values

Formation of community N/A

cultural groups

Sub Total Oblec:tive2 219,500

TraIning and equipping locals with skills for

12,000 employment In tourism sector

Facilitate creation of and nurture community

12,000 structures for participation in eco-tourism

Employment of locals in relevant jobs e.g., guides,

N/A catering, general

Benefits accruing employment)

To create and from Tourism to

nurture communities and Construct and operate

structures and Local governments outlets for local products

process for such as crafts (Curio shops) 150,000

stakeholders at the Kalagala and Itanda

partklpatlon In Tourism centers

Tourism manapment. Develop and operationalise

benefits / Revenue sharing 3,000

scheme with communities and local governments

Monitor Private sector social corporate 3,000 responsibility

Stakeholder/commu nlty participation In dedslon making regarding development plans Community partldpation in and infrastructure EIA processes N/A

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Obiectlve Output. ActMtie. (10 yr) IIudget (US$) Funded Funding

Gop

Schemes and initiatives fOl" Vaue added to local addina value to local 50,000 products "8ricultural and natural

resources products

Tourism facilities Zone and develop facilities

accommodating wide range of

according to market 10,000

interests segment

Visitor satisfaction Monitorina visitors 5,000 satisfaction and feedback

UpdatedregBterof Carry out reaBtration of al

all Tourism operations in the

tourism activities longoin8 5,000

Mabira ecosystem and planned)

Carry out regula r inspection

Quality of tourism of all facilities and 10,000

facilities and operations

businesses Issuesfwith draw licenses as i

N/A appropriate

Water transport Acquire and aval water 50,000 transport facilities and

facilities and vessels vessels.

Sab TotIII Objecdwe3 310,000

Carry out capacity needs 4,000 assessment

Capacity Publicize the outcomes of N/A requirements for the needs assessment to management of relevant stakeholders. ecotourism known

Develop Capacity building PrQAramme 3,000

Tod._p Train and equip 15,000

CllpllCh.y for •• communities and private

m .... emelltof sector in eco-tourism

ecotourhnlllt enterprise development

K ......... d and management

ltude. Provide incentives for 100,000 Capacity building community to develop in itlatives and enterprises in ecotourism actions

Recruit locals for eco- N/A tourism based employment

Develop and issue 5,000 au idelnes and standards fOl" ecotou rism enterprises In Mabira ecosystem

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Table 9(c) MINISTRY OF TOURISM. TRADE AND INDUSTRY (Continued)

ObiectlYII Output. Adlvill •• (10 yr) 8udge! (US$) Funded Funding

Gap

Equip lead institutions 200,000 (MITI, Communities, NEMA, Local Governments, and NFA) with systems, personnel and facilities for monitoring and supervising eco-tourism businesses.

Develop measures for 5,000 district level supervisions and monitoring ecotourlsm.

Develop the Safety and 5,000 Security Plan

Safety and Security Train and equip "rescue" 12,000

plan for tourism at teams

Kalagala-Itanda Publicize the Safety and 2,000

developed and Security tourism plans to operationalised relevant stakeholders

Develop and enforce 5,000 security code of conducts

SUbtotal ,

;,'. I < .. Ob}ectIv!! 4 .... . :.,' ' ...... 356.000 over-all Total .

•

.;/

'J ',' ~ 2,233;500

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Table 9(d) COMBINED DISTRICTS BUDGET

COMBINED DISTRICTS BUDGET Objective Output. Activities (10 yr) Funded Funding

Budget (U5$) Gap

To protect the Natural Promote measures for Improving land 300,000 natural habitat, resources in the management /Iand productivity. envlronmentol landscape Facilitate land use/natural resources 150,000 and adiacentto planning and Implementation of Land Iplritual/cultural Kalagala and use plans. values of ltenda Falls Kalasa1a and sustainably Support value addition to natural 150,000 ltanda falls and developed and resources use and agrlcuhure their environs utilized. products.

TOTAL OBJECTIVE #1 600,000 To promote the The CFRs and Develop and Implement management 200,000 ecological and other resources plans for the wetlands within the loclal economic within Mablra Mablra Ecosystem. values of ecosystem

Develop and implement by-laws 10,000 Moblra managed in ecosystem aCCIOrdance with regulating access and use of river

approved bank, islands and other fragile

management natural resources.

plans. The management Develop/update and Implement 900,000 of CFRs in environment actions for each district. Mablra ecosystem integrated In wider development frameworks and Iond use in the region. Forests on Mobilize land owners and sensitize 12,000 private land ' them about the Forest and Tree managed In Planting Act (2003) and requirements aCCIOrdance with for management of forests on private the Forest and land. I

Tree Planting Act Facilitate development and 60,000 (2003). Implementation of management plans

for prlvot. forests. Facilitate monitoring and supervision 120,000

i by District Forest Office.

Status of private Carry out an Inventory /mapplng 0 or CIOmmunity exercise for the private or community forests In Mablra forests. ecosystem Disseminate the reports. 0 established. TOTAL OBJECTIVE #3 1,302,000

To Integrate livelihoods Equip IOCIOI communities with skills to 50,000 Kalagala offlet options effectively utilize the livelihoods into social and dependent on options le.g., market 0 rlented eCIOnomic Kalagala and agriculture - bee keeping, chweIopment Itonda Falls and hortlcuhure, etc. aspiration I of associated the peoplel in "waters and adjacent Islands

I landlcape promoted.

Value addition of Promote Value addition and 150,000 locally produces marketing of local produce and

i rlKOU~and products. resources

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Table 9(d) COMBINED DISTRICTS BUDGET (Continued)

Obje.llve

To harnellthe Institutional capabllllle. for ensuring coli effective Implementation of the Kalagala Ofhat

Output,

Institutional collaboration and partidpoHon InSMP Implementation

Activit"',

Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (201 0-20 191

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(lOy.) Budget (US$) Funded Funding

Gap

Table 9(e}

protect natural habitat, environmental and spiritual/cultural values of Kalagala and llanda falls and their environs


NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Outputs

to protect Islands and falls (e.g. gazetting !he Islands Into CFRs).

Islands and associated Develop incentives waters at Kalogala and for complying with Riverbank and !tanda Falls managed Lake Shore regulations.

sustalnably. IoDe;1ffifine~m;:iiQ;;ii;i;-ifOr"1ilnstltutlan;titiitiC;naQiIn--6;:oc;oiI--I--~

Nile River banks managed and utllf:zed in accordance with law.

Natural resources in the landscope adJacent to Kalagala and Itanda Falls sustainably

and frornework

management of NKalagala Offset" developed.

collaboration in monitoring compliance to environmental 1aW$ . and policies and regulation.

Develop and publish dIeck I1$t permissible and nan permissible action on riverbank and Islands of Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls

measures for ensuring sound environmental management In collaboration with Districts.

environmental Committees, Ecosystem Management Committees, Collaborative Forest management CommIttees and any such community based environment

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Table 9 (f) MINISTRY OF GENDER. LABOUR AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

protecl the natural habitat, envIronmental and .piritual/cultural value. of Kalagola and Handa fall. and lfleir environs

spiritual ossoc:lated Kalagala Itanda defined and managed well.

(guidelines) for all stakeholders that ensure access use rights af comnunltles are recognized.

development/management activities of cultural sites.

Promote the capacity ta monage cultural assets associated with Kaiagala and Itanda Falls for eco-

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Budget (US$)

10,000

10000

Gap

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8. CONCLUSIONS

The Kalagala and Itanda Offset Sustainable Management Plan shall serve an over-all planning and development

framework for the natural and cultural resources associated with Kalagala and Itanda falls are. The SMP sets

the over-all goal and objectives and prescribes the targeted outputs. These outputs once realized, shall

enable the parties to honor their obligations to the Indemnity agreement.

The SMP implementation is constituted to the main SMP strategies and actions as well as those detailed out

in the sectoral plans (Kalagala and Itanda Ecotourism Development Plan, Management plans for the Central

Forest Reserves, District Development Plans) and any other such plans derived to support the implementation

of the SMP. This arrangement necessitates an effective institutional coordination mechanism and measures

that ensure institutional collaboration. Such measures have been described in the SMP.

The SMP is addressing an important development action for Uganda; i.e., addressing mitigation measures

against negative environmental and social impacts of BHPP. The SMP will go a long way to ensuring sustainable

development at local and national leveL However, the impacts of this SMP may take a relatively long time to

bear evidence and therefore the SMP implementation is expected to last long, although it is initially described

for 10 years.

9. GLOSSARY

For the purpose of the Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan, the following definitions and

interpretations shall apply.

1. Access: right of entry and use of the resources. 2. Catchments: an extent of land where water from precipitation drains into a body of water. 3. Cross-Cutting issues: issues whose occurrence or implications are common among several aspects e.g.,

HIV/AIDS, Gender and Climate Change. 4. Cultural Assets: -Cultural Sites, Human Values and customs. 5. Ecosystems approach: a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that

promotes conservation and sustainable use. 6. Ecosystem: a unit of the biosphere that has all characteristics necessary to sustain life. It is an assemblage

of populations (of plants and animals) grouped into communities and interacting with each other and their local environment.

7. Ecotourism: ... also known as ecological tourism ... is travel to fragile, pristine and usually protected area that strive to be low impact and (often) small scale. Ecotourism helps educate the traveler about nature, provides funds for conservation, directly benefits the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, and fosters respect for different cultures and for human rights.

8. Equity: dealing fairly and equally with all concerned in sharing costs and benefits of Kalagala Offset. 9. Fragile ecosystem: an ecosystem or community that lacks adequate resilience or which when so heavily

impacted by un-natural (human) event, can change in unexpected or undesired way. 10. Implementing Institution: government ministry, agency, department, district, NGO/CSO, Private sector

institution with delegated responsibility to implement whole or part of the SMP.

11. Indemnity Agreement: the agreement No. B-0130-UG (Indemnity Agreement (partial Risks Guarantee

for the Private Power generation (Bujagali) Project between International Development Association (the

ASSOciation) and Republic of Uganda (Uganda) in July 2007.

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The Agreement was entered to commit Uganda to be a Guarantor to the "IDA Guarantee Facility Agreement'

between Bujagali Energy Limited and financing institutions ("IDA Guarantee lenders") and ABSA Bank

Limited as the Agentfor the IDA Guarantee lenders amounting to US$ 115,000,000 to support a portion of

the financing of the Bujagali project.

12. Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site: comprises of the physical location at Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls, the

water and islands between Kalagala Falls Central Forest Reserve and Nile Bank Central Forest Reserve

and adjacent landscape.

13. Kalagala Offset: measures for ensuring sound environmental management of the Mabira ecosystem

housing Bujagali falls/dam for purposes of "counterbalancing or making up forD the negative effects

caused by Bujagali dam on the environment, as stipulated in the 2007 Indemnity agreement between

Government,of Uganda and World Bank/IDA. Geographically, the SMP for Kalagala Offset focuses on the

area defined by the drainage into the Nile River.

14. Lead Agency: Institution mandated to represent government in execution of the obligations ofthe Indemnity , ~

Agreement (Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development) or implementation of the SMP (Ministry

responsible for Water and environment).

15. LiveJi~oods: means of support or subsistence for quality of life or state of being.

16. Mabira ecosystem: the geographical location housing Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site comprising of:

Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls and associated waters and islands; Mabira, Kalagala Falls, Nile Bank,

Namavundu, Namawanyi, Namananga and Namakupa Central Forest Reserves (CFRs); natural and modified G,

ecosystems I¥ing 3-5 km on either side of the Nile river bank and between 0.045° and 0.075°; people

living within this geographical area and their social and economic activities and; cultural assets whose

values associated with Kalagala and Itanda Falls.

17. Technical Agency: institution with no vested interests or management mandate/responsibility over

resources and developments regarding Kal<;lgala Offset, capable of convening various institutions and

players into common action.

18. Ownership ......... right to manage or control the use of natural resources.

19. Risk assessment: identification of the likely impact and probability or likelihood of the risk occurring. It

includes conducting a "wha;Uf" analysis to help anticipate the impact and probability of risk occurring.

20. Risk: possibility that an event will possibly occur and affect the achievement of the SMP objectives and <

outputs either negatively or positively.

21. River bank: the rising ground, not more than 100 meters long, bordering or adjacent to a river in the form

of rock, mud, gravel, sand and in cases of flood plains, includes the pOint where water touches the land,

that land not being the bed of the river. , • 0

22. Spiritual values: human interests associated with the existence and use of cultural sites.

23. Sustainable management: practices that maintain integrated human and ecological processes that

equitably meet the biophysical needs of the society while maintaining the integrity of life-supporting

ecosystems over a long time horizon.

24. Sustainable use: present use which does not compromise the right to use the same resources by future

generations.

25. Tourism: means the activity of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment

for not more than one year mainly for leisure, and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity

remunerated from within the place visited.

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10.1 Culture

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Kakuru, K and Ssekyana, I (2009): Handbook on Environmental Law in Uganda. Vollo Second edition. Greenwatch, Kampala. Klsembo-Minara Frederick (1997): Conservation and Management of Natural Resources in Uganda.

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Uganda Population and Housing Census-Analytical Report: UBOS, 2006

UBOS Statistical Abstract 2008

Tourist arrivals: United Nations World Tourism Organisation, 2006

10.4 legal, Policy and Institutional

Code of Conduct for Responsible FlsheriE;s, 1995.

Constitution of Republic of Uganda

Convention for the establishment of the lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (lVFO), 1994

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. (CITES) 1973. (Entered into force July 1975)

EAC Energy Master Plan (2003)

EAC Protocol on Environment and Natural Resources Management

EAC Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and law Enforcement (signed 18th August 1999)

EACTreaty

Fisheries law (Cap 197)

Investment Policy

National Environment Management Policy (1994)

National Forest Policy (2001)

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National Policy for the Conservation and Management of Wetland Resources, MNR Nile Treaty

Protocol for Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin (signed on 29 th November 2003)

The Energy Policy for Uganda (2002)

The Land Act Cap 227

The Lusaka Agreement on Cooperative Enforcement Operations directed at Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora (Adopted on 8th September 1994.

The National Environment (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations

The National Environment (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores management) Regulations (Statutory Instrument 153-S S.I. No.3/2000).

The National Environment Act Cap. 153.

The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act Cap. &'2003.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as water fowl habitat, 1971.

The Tourism Policy of Uganda, 2003

The Uganda National Culture Policy, 2006

The Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200

The Water Act Cap. 152

The World Trade Organization (WTO) - Doha Declarations.

Tourism Act

Water (Water Resources) Regulations (under Section 107 of the Water Act)

10.5 Wetlands

State of Environment reports for Wakiso, Mukono, Nakasngola, Luwero and Kayunga

Wetland Inventory reports for Wakiso, Mukono, Nakasngola, Luwero and Kayunga

Ssezibwa ecological baseline survey report (2007)

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Davenport T et al. Mabira Forest Reserve, Biodiversity Report. Report No.3. August 1996, Forest Department Kampala Uganda

Dr. D. E. Earl 1968. The Latest Techniques in the Treatment Of Natural High Forest in South Mengo District. Forest Department Uganda.

Eggeling W.J. & I.R. Dale 1951. The Indigenous Trees of Uganda. Government Printer Entebbe, Uganda

E.M. Cheney June 1960. An Introduction to the Soils of the Uganda Protectorate. Kawanda Research station,

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Government of Uganda. Statutory Instrument (51) 1998 No. 63. The Forest Reserves (Declaration) Order, 1998

Government of Uganda. The Uganda Forestry Policy, 2001. Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment

Government of Uganda. The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003

Howard P.C. 1991. Nature Conservation in Uganda's Tropical Forest Reserves. IUCN Switzerland

Karani P.K., Kiwanuka L.S. & Sizomu-Kagolo M.E. 1997. Forest Management Plan for Mabira Forest Reserve, Mukono District Uganda. Second Edition Period Oltl7/1997 - 30,u!i'2.007.

Karani P.K. 2006. A Field Guide For Assessing and Restoring Growth and Development Degraded Natural Forests in Uganda. National Forestry Authoritv, Kampala

M.E. Sizoomu-Kagolo et a12003. Forest Management Plan for Kalinzu Forest Reserve 01,ul/2003 - 31/12/2013. Second Edition Bushenyi District Uga nda

Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (2006). Report of the Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee on assessing the request by Mehta Group to grow sugarcane on part of Mabira Forest Reserve land.

National Forestry Authority. The Value of Uganda's Forests. A livelihood and ecosystem approach. 2004

Uganda Bureau of Statistics 2002. Uganda Population And Housing Census Main Report March 2005.

Webster G. Working plan for the South Mengo Forests, 1961-1971.

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ANNEX 1: KEY PROJECT ISSUES AND NET EFFECT ANALYSIS

Source; RJ Burnside International limited File No. l-A 10045B (Bujagali Enerl!V limited; Buiagali Hydropower Project. Social and Environment Assessment Report).

A: Summary Project Effects and Impact Mitigation and Effects Monitoring

Project Issue Summary of Mitigation and Net Effects i-Re-s-et'-t"'"le-m-e-n-t--f-C-o-r-rect-i;;actions will be undertake-n-t-o-e-n-su-r'-e-t-h-os-e-r-e-se-tt-I-e-d-b-y-th-e-p-r-e-v'-Io-u-s-project sponsor are

and no worse off as a result of the project. land required for the construction and operation of the Land hydropower facility totals 238 ha. Landowners were either resettled or provided cash compensation Compensation for loss of land by the previous project sponsor.

Eighty five households were displaced. An assessment survey of the resettled villagers was undertaken by BEL as part of this SEA process to confirm whether any unresolved issues remained. BEL has initiated an Assessment of Past Resettlement Activities and Action Plan (APRAP) to resolve these remaining issues. Immediate corrective activities being undertaken by BEL include: provision of new water supply hand pumps at 17 existing borehole locations in the surrounding communities; improvements to education facilities in the 8 affected communities; and, improvements to the health facilities atthe Naminya resettlement site.

r-:::------r--:--.--~.--~.-_:_:_---:---;--:--::---:-;--:_=_----:-___:_~~.--:::.,__-j Effects on lamj There will be permanent and temporary loss of agricultural land. Temporary land take areas will be

Effects on Hydrology

reinstated to a condition that will make it possible for the land to be used for agriculture, forestry or industry. To minimize impacts to terrestrial habitat, BEL will:

Do enrichment planting to regenerate forest vegetation on island land not inundated but previously logged or cleared for agriculture, as well as land along the mainland shore.

• Plant native and medicinal.tree speCies in areas of the riparian strip that are currently bare or planted with cash and/or subSistence crops, in order to control erosion and to provide (in the long term) roosting sites for bird s and bats.

The portion of the quarry that will remain above water level, i.e. form the new riverbank, will be profiled and planted such that it has a similar landscape to equivalent areas above the water line prior to construction, and blends in with the profile of undisturbed areas.

The HPP is not expected to significantly alter or affect the hydrology of Lake Victoria or the Victoria Nile. The quantity and timing of water released from Lake Victoria will continue to be controlled by the operation of the Nalubaale and Kiira facilities. Because the reservoir for the HPP is small it can only hold back a few hours of flow, and therefore it will essentially pass-through whatever flows are released by Nalubaale and Kika.

The only significant concern related to hydrology is concern for public safety from fluctuating water levels immediately downstream of the dam. Further analyses, and a stakeholder engagement program, are proposed to address those concerns through a management plan to be developed. Fluctuations further downstream are not expected to be problematic, and not expected to be significant in lake Kyoga or beyond.

The project is not expected to have anySlgnificant long term d~trimentallmpacts on water quality or I Effects on Water aquatic life. and Aquatic life

During construction there will in an increase in suspended solids resulting from coffer dam and other construction activities. These effects will be minimised by avoiding disturbance of soils during the clearing activities. Site drainage systems will include sedimentation basins to trap sediments in runoff prior to release to the river.

Indigenous aquatic grasses will be planted to control erosion that might occur as a result of the fluctuating water levels during the initial operation period. In the long term the banks are expected to stabilize and no Significant erosion is expected.

, Trees and shrubs will be harvested prior to the. reservoir being filled, to minimize water quality effects associated with rotting vegetation, and to prevent fouling of fishing gears.

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A: Summary Project Effects (Continued)

Project Issue : Summary of Mitigation and Net Effects

Air Quality and Greenhouse GaSes

. -Noise

Access Roads and Traffic

r-=-. l Environment I Protection Areas

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Tourism, White Water Rafting and Aesthetics

Effects on Cultural Property

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It is expected that fish stocks will naturally increase in the reservoir compared to the existing condition. For Nile tilapia habitat enhancement will be carried out as part of the quarry and river bank restoration. Stocking is not expected to be needed.

The abundance of "Haplochromines" fish are also expected to increase as a result of the conversion of faster-flowing habitats to the slower-flowing habitats that are preferred by these species

Entrapment and entrainment of aquatic organisms is not expected to have a significant effect on fish or other populations. Fish screens will be installed on the water intakes reduce the rate of entrainment by fish. Access points will be provide to the river to ensure there is access to the river by local persons for washing, fishing or other purposes during the construction period.

The project will not involve significant emissions of pollutants to air. Dust will be generated during construction but is not expected to result in any significant offsite impacts. Industry good practice will be used to limit dust, including grassing stockpiles to prevent wind raised dust, using wetting agents on roads, and using covering loads of friable materials on trucks using public roads. Vehicles and motors will be regularly maintained to minimize exhaust emissions and black smoke.

Bujagali will generate about 250 times less greenhouse gas emissions compared to generating the same amount of electricity from burning of fossil fuels . Noise generated during construction is not expected to have any significant off-site nuisance effects. The main offsite noise will be short term noise related to blasting during qoarrying. A notification procedure will be developed to ensure surrounding communities are informed about the procedures and timing of blasting.

An existing two-lane, paved, public highway provides access to the site. The existing roads are of sufficient capacity to accommodate project related traffic. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will address all aspects of project related traffic including speeding, maximum loads on trucks, abnormal loads; and, management of connection points between access roads and main public highways. Consultations are planned with community leaders to identify measure to ensure safety for pedestrians, indJding school children that use the road as a walkway.

The project will result in disturbance and loss of land that falls within the Jinja Wildlife Sanctuary. Consultations with the management authority for the Sanctuary indicate that planned enhancement planting will offset the losses. The sponsor will assist in the further development of the Kalagala Falls and Nile Bank CFRs to help offset impacts on Bujagali Falls and Jlnja Wildlife Sanctuary.

The project will result in flooding of Bujagali Falls and associated rapids. Consultations with WWR operators indicate that the operators are generally well-advanced in their preparations to re-orient their operations downstream and expand operations beyond rafting. To facility the move BEl will provide new raft launching facilities downstream of the dam, the specific locations to be agreed upon with the operators. BEL is involved in ongoing consultations with the WWR operators as to how it can further offset the Impacts on their activities, and support the relocation process.

BEL will construct a visitor's centre at the HPP and a cultural centre near Bujagali Falls, and work with Jinja Tourism Development Association (JITDAJ on sustainable tourism activities for the new reservoir recreationally.

Dwelling sites of spirits important to the local community are being addressed through transfer and resettlement ceremonies. Ceremonies for the Bujagali Rapids have been carried out, although additional activities are being discussed with the Busoga Kingdom.

The project will result in flooding of household graves and amasabo (shrines). Where possible these have been relocated as part of the resettlement programme or through compensation payments. Remembrance services to commemorate those buried in the area will be completed. A structure or monument may be erected, either at site of remembrance or elsewhere, in accordance with wishes expressed by local communities.

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Project Issue

Community Health, Safety and Security

Dam SafetyRisk Assessment

labour and Working Conditions

AssOCiated Facilities

Summary of Mitigation and Net Effects

BEl has developed public health related programs to combat spread of HIV/AIDS and othersexualiy transmitted diseases (STDsJ and vector borne diseases such as malaria amongst workers and the local communities. An emergency program is being developed specifying actions to be taken in the event of an outbreak of Ebola, or other highly infection disease. Improvements to health care in local communities are being addressed in the CDAP.

An independent Panel of Experts will be commissioned to review and advise BEl on matters relative to dam design and safety. The Bujagali Dam Safety Panel (BDSP) is expected to consist of three technical experts who will provide advice through final design, construction, initial filling, and start-up phases of the dam. The BDSP is also expected to examine the potential safety implications raised by NGOs regarding the upstream Nalubaal.e facility.

The potential risks have been identified which have a regional prevalence and which have arisen from analysis of similar projects include:

• Worker health and safety; • Forced labor and freedom of association; • Payment of minimum wage; and,

• HIV impact.

BEl is committed to implementing various processes, business commitments and measures to address the various labor risks identified and additional issues required In lender policies.

The contract and terms of reference to be agreed between BEl and the EPC contractor (which will employ the majority of construction workers) will specify labor and occupational hearth and safety commitments to be observed by the contractor and sub-contractors, as well as responsibilities for monitoring the implementation of these commitments, which will lie primarily with the EPC contractor. Bel is committed to establishing its own procedures and reviewing the EPC contractor's procedures, and assessing the performance of both parties on these issues, including ensuring that sub-contractors' contracts commit them to compliance with relevant labor and health and safety legislation and guidelines.

A separate SEA has been completed for the BuJagali Interconnection Project (IP). That SEA addresses~ the follOWing key issues:

• Resettlement and Compensation tor the prOjected affected

• persons; Impacts on Central Forest Reserve lands;

• Impacts on Lubigi Swamp and other wetlands; • Impacts on public health, including HIV/ADIS and ElectriC and • Magnetic Fields (EMFs);

• Aesthetics; • labour Force Management; • General construction related issues; and,

Cumulative effects

That SEA has been prepared in parallel with the SEA for the HPP. and in line the HPP SEA included JI extensive stakeholder consultations.

~~--------~--~~ ~.~--------~--~--------------------~---Other A number of construction-related Issues were identified that are common to many large-scale Construction construction projects, and for which potential effects are well-known and effective mitigation Related Issues available. The issues identified are:

• Public and Worker Health and Safety; • Management of Hazardous and Contaminating Material;

• Management of Solid Waste; • Soils and Agriculture;

• Air quality; and, • Archaeological Sites.

I The EPC Contractor will be responsible for measures to mitigate and manage the potential effects related to construction activities. These measures will be speCified in the Contractor's plans, which

inrl'mnr~h'l1 into the SEAP.

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A: Summary Project Effects (Continued)

Project Issue Summary of Mitigation and Net Effects

Other A number of operational-related issues were identified that are common to most large-scale hydro Operations projects and for which the potential effects are well documented and effective management Related Issues measures available. These Issues identified are:

· Public and worker health and safety;

• Management of hazardous and contaminating material; and,

• Management of solid waste.

SEl, as operator of the facility, will be responsible for the implementation of measures to protect, mitigate, and manage the potential effects related to the operation of the hydropower facility. Project specific plans and programmes to be developed by SEL for the

i operations phase will be incorporated into the SEAP.

B: Cumulative Effects

The potential cumulative effects of the Bujagali hydroelectric project have been evaluated in the context of other existing and proposed hydroelectric projects on the mainstem Victoria Nile in Uganda. The timeframe is on the order of 20 years, though conceptually, the timeframe extends to the end of the operational life of the projects under review, more on the order of 50 years, at least. The projects assessed are Nalubaale (Owen Falls), Kiira (Owen Falls Extension), Bujagali, and Karuma. A Kalagala scheme is not included as the Kalagala offset agreed by the Government of Uganda to offset the residual impacts of the Bujagali project precludes such development there.

Overall, the significant and positive cumulative effects of Bujagali have been determined to include:

• Developmental benefits at the local, regional and national levels, including • Economic benefits associated both with:

o the project's construction (short term), and; o the operation of the project (medium and long term).

• Increased supply of electricity, including poverty alleviation benefits to the extent • that the new electricity be accessible to those living with poverty; • Compensation to people economically affected or physically relocated by the • project; and, • Employment and small business opportunities for Ugandans in the short, medium • and long terms.

Project cumulative impacts of a negative nature are considered to be of minor Significance. These include: • Relocation of people with compensation to accommodate the project's • construction, facilities and operations; • Aesthetic impacts from the presence of another dam with the potential for knock-on • tourism impacts (potentially positive, as well, however); • Some disruption of the natural flow regime over an ~8-km stretch of the river Nile • downstream of and as a result of Nalubaale and Kiira (see Section 7.5.3):

o with associated impacts on aquatic organisms and communities (also potentially positive if productivity of reservoir increased);

o and river users (fishers) - also potentially positive if increased productivity in reservoir is reflected in fishers' catches, and;

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• losses of wildlife populations and habitats, as well as agricultural lands, due to inundation of terrestrial habitats.

It is unknown, based on currently available data and information, whether cumulative effects on health and educational services or on cultural/spiritual sites might be identified. It seems unlikely that there are cumulative effects on white water rafting, as these activities are not believed to have been commercially available at the time of Kiira's approval. The cumulative effects of transmission system infrastructure associated with the Bujagali hydroelectric project are addressed in the companion SEA.

Other cumulative effects of the Bujagali HPP could include:

• Disruption of fish migrations in the river Nile in the vicinity of the project, given Nalubaale's impacts on fish movements between lake Victoria and the river Nile since 1954;

• Insignificant changes in the levels of lake Kyoga and in flows downstream of it (Section 7.5.3); and, • Reduced operational need to increase flows through Nalubaale and Kiira due to efficiencies from

Bujagali HPP (a positive cumulative effect, should it occur).

With respect to cumulative effects with other non-hydroelectric projects in the Ugandan energy sector, there could be a reduced need to dispatch thermal and emergency sources of electricity to the Ugandan grid and by individual consumers (generators) with cost savings, air emissions reductions, and likely human health benefits (another positive effect). Another such effect could be some reduced demand for other fuels (including firewood) where access to electricity is available and cost competitive.

There are no changes {including cumulative effects} anticipated in the 'Agreed Curve' hydrological regime for the river Nile.

BEl intends to consult with key stakeholders in Uganda and elsewhere, as appropriate, on the preliminary conclusions reached in the cumulative effects analysis and report on the results and any associated mitigation or monitoring implications, as appropriate, in the SEAP update documentation to be released on a regular basis.

In addition, the final version of the Strategic/Sectoral, Social and Environmental Assessment of Power Development Options in the Nile Equatorial lakes Region commissioned by the Nile Basin Initiative is expected to become available after the disclosure of this SEA report. The update of this cumulative effects a nalysis of preliminary conclusions will include any implications for this analysis from the final version of that report, as well as modifications resulting from consultations with key stakeholders.

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ANNEX II:


CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PROPOSED BUJAGALI HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON

VICTORIA NILE

Certificate No. NEMA/EIA 1245

Conditions of approval for the proposed BujagaJi Hydropower project on Victoria Nile

In addition to implementing the mitigation measures and the environmental management plan outlined in

the Social and Environmental Impact Statement, this certificate of environmental impact assessment approval

is granted on condition that the developer- Bujagali Energy Limited (BEL) shall:

a) GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. undertake to compensate any individual without standing compensation claims (either on the East or

West bank of the river), in accordance with Article 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda,

and in accordance with the modalities for compensation that are mutually agreeable to both affected

communities and Bujagali Energy Limited;

ii. meet all outstanding obligation/commitments with regard to resettlement of all displaced persons

including provisions for social services as outlined in the social and environmental impact statement;

iii. undertake to shift cultural shrines as agreed with concerned parties including providing ample time

for performance of any necessary rituals, and to fulfill any other obligations as greed by Bujagali

Energy Limited and the affected parties before project implementation begins,

iv. obtain all necessary permits fromthe Directorate of Water Development (DWD) for intended damming

of water and construction of related infrastructure in line with the Water Act Cap 152;

v. apply for and obtain, a permit form NEMA for carrying out some project components within the regulated

river protection zone as required under the national environment (Wetland, River Banks and Lake

Shores Management) regulations, 2000;

vi. ensure an Independent Panel of Experts is commissioned to review and advise on matters related to

dam design and safety;

vii. ensure that all forms of waste generated throughout the life cycle of the project are disposed of in

accordance with the National Environment (Waste Management) regulations, 1999;

viii. establish a project monitoring committee to oversee implementation of the project, and this committee

shall include, among others, Directorate of water Development (DWD), ministry of Agriculture Animal

Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Ministry of Energy and Mineral

Development, NEMA, private sector, civil society, Mukono, Jinja and Kayunga local governments, and

any other stakeholders as shall be agreed upon;

b) CONDITIONS APPUCABLE TO CONSTRUCTION OPERATION

ix. carryout environmental impact assessment before implementing any other component of this project

that is not subject of this environmental assessment such as establishment of quarries, coffer dams

etc;

x. mitigate all impacts associated with the construction and operational phases of the project including:

• ensuring that no quarrying takes place in the river bed;

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• minimizing dust pollution within the construction sites as well as along un surfaced roads

where the heavy-duty construction equipment will be used; such measures should include,

among others, sprinkling of water on areas where there is high dust emission;

• protection of workers against exposure to excessive noise in areas where excess noise pollution

is inevitable, through provision of protective gear and adhering to that standards for noise

pollution as prescribed in the National Environment (noise standards and control) regulations,

2003;

• full restoration of all sites where construction materials will be excavated, including burrow

pits, quarry areas and ant other excavated area;

xi. meet all technical requirements with regardto control and regulation of water flows down stream to

the dam, and to meet any other requirements as will be prescribed by the Directorate of Water

Development with regard to Hydrology of the Nile and other water quality concerns; the development

of the project shall be in conformity to the international agreement applicable to the development of

the nature proposed on the river Nile;

xii. ensure integration in the darn design and construction of fish passage ways in order that the dam to

be constructed will not adversely affect movement and passage of any migratory fish speCies in the

river;

xiii. undertake to develop alternative tourism and recreation amenities to compensate for the lowered

tourism potential ofthe Bujagali falls and other amenities in its surroundings which are to be inundated;

xiv. liaise with Uganda Wild Ufe Authority for identification of any wild life that may require translocation

from the wild life sanctuary before project implementation begins;

xv. ensure that an STD and HIV AIDS awareness and prevention program is instituted to sensitize project

construction related to staff! workers and communities in the neighborhoods

xvi. provide protective equipment (PPE) to workers such as safety shoes, gloves and overalls;

xvii. liaise with the National Road Safety Council in implementing the road safety component of the traffic

management plan;

xviiLensure proper management of solid and liquid waste at workers camps and; decommission project

camp sites once project construction is completed;

xix. implement all the mitigation measures outlined in the Social and Environmental Impact Statement

(SEIA) including implementing the Community Development Action Plans, the Monitoring Plan, and

ensure record keeping as required under section 77 of the National Environment Act CAP 153, and

their transmission to the authority as required under section 78 of the Act;

xx. carry out annual audits and submit audit reports to this authority in line with the National Environment

(Audit) Regulations, 2006 and submit the first environment audit report by November 2008;

xxi. fulfill any other conditions and requirement as may be prescribed from time to time by the Directorate

of Water Development Electricity Regulatory Authority, National Environment Management Authority

or any other lead agency;

xxiLin accordance to Section 22n ( 4) of the National Environment Act Cap 153, ensure that any other

undesirable environmental impacts that may arise due to implementing this project but were not

contemplated by the time of taking this Environmental Impact Assessment are mitigated.

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ANNEX III: ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OF BWAGAI.I ENERGY LIMITED

I BUJAGALI I HYDROPOWER I PROJECT

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBIUTY

At Bujagali Energy Umited, we take environmental stewardship seriously. We fully appreciate the importancE the Victoria Nile River and Its environs as an invaluable natural resource. That's why we're committed preserving and enhancing the area near the hydropower project for current and future generations.

The following hlghllshts some of the environmental mitigation and monitoring measures currently planned:

• Alternative water supplies (groundwater wells, piped water, etc.) for villages with restricted access the river

• Native vegetation planted on islands and riverbanks in the new Bujagali reservoir • Water quality monitoring during and after construction • Monitoring of fish stocks in the new reservoir and the downstream river, and the re-stocking of nat

fish species, if necessary • Environmental measures - e.g., enrichment planting of forest reserves and islands -- and touri

amenities at the downstream Kalagala Falls site • Alternative raft launching and exit facilities for white water rafting enterprises • New tourism facilities in the Bujagali area (cultural heritage facilities, dam visitors center, picnic s

etc.) • Traffic management, environmental monitoring and management programs to minimize the effect~

construction .

We're also considering additional public and private initiatives designed to protect the Kalagala Falls reserve.

Discussions were held and continue among numerous local, national and international stakeholders environmental and other non-government organizations, community leaders, government officials - about 1

effects of the project and possible mitigation actions. This public consultation process will help us finalize effective and innovative mitigation program to protect and enhance the Victoria Nile River environment.

A detailed description of the program is included in the Social & Environmental Assessment report that v filed with the Government of Uganda (National Environmental Management Authority) and prospective proj lenders In December 2006.

Global Benefits

The Bujagali Hydropower Project will reduce the emissions. of greenhouse gasses in Uganda. Hydropol/ electricity does not cause emissions of the greenhouse gas CO2. Most electricity that is currently used Uganda is generated by diesel and fuel oil generators that emit considerable volumes of C02. The electric produced by the Bujagali Hydropower Project will replace the diesel and fuel oil electricity and hence redt C02 emissions that contribute to global warming.

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ANNEX IV: CRITERIA FOR DEFINING MABIRA ECOSYSTEM

1. Background

Kalagala offset originates from the "Indemnity Agreement" signed between IDA/World Bank regarding Partial Risk Guarantee for the Private Power Generation (Bujagali) Project in July 2007. This agreement provides that Uganda government undertakes to:

a) Set aside the Kalagala Falls Site exclusively to protect its natural habitat and environmental and spiritual values in conformity with sound social and environmental standards.

b) Carry out tourism development activities at the Kalagala Falls site in conformity with sound social and environmental standards.

c) Not to develop power generation that could adversely affect the ability to maintain the Kalagala Falls.

d) Conserve through a sustainable management programme and budget the ecosystem of Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Kalagala Central Forest Reserve and Nile Bank Central Forest Reserve.

2. Interpretation

This statement implies that Kalagala Offset covers:

a) Kalagala Falls b) Mabira CFR c) Kalagala CFR d) Nile Bank CFR

3. Recommendation

3.1 Apply "Ecosystem Approach" towards preparation of Sustainable Management Plan for Kalagala Offset.

According to Article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way. Application of the ecosystem approach is based on the application of appropriate scientific methodologies focused on levels of biological organization which encompass the essential processes, functions and interactions among organisms and their environment. It recognizes that humans, with their cultural diversity, are an integral component of ecosystems. It aims to manage the ecosystem, based on the mUltiple functions that ecosystem performs and the multiple uses that are made of the functions. Ecosystem means a dynamic complex of plant animal and micro-organism communities and their non-living environment interacting as a functional unit"

Some of the key principles in the application of the ecosystem approach include:

a) Consideration of the area covered and ensuring effective stakeholders participation in planning and implementation.

b) Consideration of the Ecosystem structure, functioning, well-being and its management c) Consideration of socio-economic development and linkages with environment. d) Consideration on adaptive management over space: impact on adjacent ecosystems e) Consideration on adaptive management over time: long-term goals, flexible ways of reaching them

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By applying the Ecosystem approach, it will be recognized that:

a) Bujagali dam creates negative impacts on the environment and as such, the Kalagala offset is a measure to counter balance or make for these negative impacts in the long run.

b) Management of protected resources such as Central Forest Reserves ought to recognize (or be recognized by) the wider socio-economic development framework of the area housing these resources. Therefore, the management of identified CFR (Mabira, Kalagala, Nile Bank) ought to reflect the ecological as well as social-economic factors in adjacent land scape and within the over-all national development priorities.

c) The natural resources around the Bujagali (including forests, land, water, wetlands, Nile river bank etc.) provide immense opportunities for sustainable development of this region and country at large. In order for this potential to be harnessed on sustainable basis, it is essential to plan for the management and development of these resources in an integrated and holistic manner.

3.2 The criteria for defining Mabira ecosystem

In defining the geographical coverage of Mabira ecosystem, the following considerations will be taken into account.

a) Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated waters and islands. b) Committed CFR (Mabira, Kalagala Falls, and Nile bank). c) Water Catchments ..... Hydrology directly feeding into the Nile system at or near Kalagala Falls. d) Natural assets and ecosystems whose ecological, social and economic functions impact on the integrity

of Kalagala Falls or get impacted on by existence of Kalagala Falls. e) Natural and modified production systems (mainly river bank, adjacent land and infrastructure) and

people therein. f) Cultural assets whose values are associated with Kalagala (and Itanda) Falls.

By applying the above considerations, Mabira Ecosystem in reference to Kalagala Offset will comprise of landscape housing:

a) Kalagala and Itanda Falls and associated waters and islands. b) Mabira, Kalagala Falls, Nile bank, Namavundu, Namawanyi, Namananga, Namakupa (FRs. c) Natural or modified ecosystems lying approximately 3 Km from either side of the River bank, between

Mabira CFR, Nile bank and Namavundu (FRS. d) Cultural assets whose values are associated with Kalagala (and Itanda) Falls.

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ANNEX V:

Kalagala Offset Sustainable Management Plan (201 0~2019)

REQUIREMENT FOR SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AT KALAGALA AND ITANDA FALLS SITE

All actors in the Kalagala Falls and Itanda Falls Site will be required to observe and adhere to requirements

and standards set out in the following national laws, policies, regulations, CFR Management Plans,

Sectoral Plans, and internationally agreed principles.

A.

1.

2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

National Laws, Policies and Regulations

Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, 1995.

Constitution of Republic of Uganda

Fisheries Law (Cap 197)

Investment Policy

National Environment Management Policy (1994)

National Forest Policy (2001)

National Policy for the Conservation and Management of Wetland Resources (1994),

The Energy Policy for Uganda (2002)

The Land Act Cap 227

10. The National Environment (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations

11. The National Environment (Wetlands, River Banks and lake Shores manage!llent) Regulations

(Statutory Instrument 153~5 S.I. No.3/l000). 12. The National Environment Act Cap. 153.

13. The National Forestry and Tree Planting Act Cap. &'2003.

14. The Tourism Policy of Uganda, 2003

15. The Uganda National Culture Policy, 2006

16. The Uganda Wildlife Act Cap 200

17. The Water Act Cap. 152

18. Tourism Act

19. Water (Water Resources) Regulations (under Section 107 ofthe Water Act)

B. International Agreements and Principles

20. Convention for the establishment of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO), 1994

21. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

22. Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. (CITES) 1973.

(Entered into force July 1975)

23. EAC Energy Master Plan (2003)

24. EAC Protocol on Environment and Natural Resources Management

25. EAC Protocol on Wildlife Conservation and Law Enforcement (signed 18th August 1999) .

. 26. EAC Treaty.

27. Nile Treaty.

28. Protocol for Sustainable Development of lake Victoria Basin (signed on 29th November 2003).

29. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as water fowl habitat,

1971.

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C: Operational Plans

30. Approved Management Plans for the Central Forest Rerservs in Mabira Ecsystem

31. Ecotourism Development Plan for Kalagala and Itanda Falls Site

32. District Deveopment Plan/District Environment Action Plans

ANNEX VI: LIST OF INSTITUTIONS AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING

Institution Approximate No of participants

Ministry of Energy and Mineral 10 , Development J World Bank 6 i UETCL 4 BEL 3

I

NEMA 2 I

MITI 4 I

MoWE 15 NFA 12 MoGLSD 2 MoLG 2 MoFPED 4 Private Sector 30 Community 150+

Districts 150+ Sub-County 80+

NGOs/CSOs 30? Cultural Institutions (Buganda & Busoga) 16 Media 7

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ANNEX VII: PRINCIPLES OF ECOSYSTEM APPROACH

According to Article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), ecosystem approach is a strategy for

the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable

use in an equitable way. Application of the ecosystem approach is based on the application of appropriate

scientific methodologies focused on levels of biological organization which encompass the essential processes,

functions and interactions among organisms and their environment. It recognizes that humans, with their

cultural diversity, are an integral com'ponent of ecosystems. It aims to manage the ecosystem, based on the

multiple functions that ecosystem performs and the mUltiple uses that are made of the functions. Ecosystem

means a dynamic complex of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and their non-living environment

interacting as a functional unit"

Some of the key principles in the application of the ecosystem approach include:

a) Consideration of the area covered and ensuring effective stakeholders participation in planning and

implementation.

b) Consideration of the Ecosystem structure, functioning, well-being and its management

c) Consideration of socio-economic development and linkages with environment.

d) Consideration on adaptive management over space: impact on adjacent ecosystems

e) Consideration on adaptive management over time: long-term goals, flexible ways of reaching them

ANNEX VIII: TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE LEAD INSTITUTION (MOWE)

The MoWE has lead responsibility for implementing the Kalagala Offset SMP. On the day-to-day, SM P activities

will be implemented by Central ministries, NFA, NEMA, Districts, NGOs/CBOs, Communities and Private

Sector as well as other institutions such as Research Organizations and Universities (for Research),

development agencies (for sustainable development components). NGOs/CBOs and Private Sector institutions

active in the Mabira Ecosystem will be selected and engaged as appropriate.

The MoWE will enter into a collaboration arrangement with a technical agency to provide technical adviSOry,

project management and financial management services to the SMP. However, the MoWE retains the

responsibilities for coordination, M&E and financial reporting. Specifically, MoWE will perform the follOWing

functions and responsibilities:

a) Over-seeing SMP implementation, supervision, co-ordination and reporting for SMP;

b) Ensuring that SMP budget is reflected in the MWE plans, budgets and accounts;

c) Support the integration SMP into Lead agencies and District development plans;

d) Working closely with the Technical Agency, and the partner institutions to ensure efficient and harmonious

implementation of the SMP;

e) Providing a stable and enabling work environment for the implementation of the SMP;

f) Convening NSC and Bi-annual Kalagala Offset Conference;

g} Reporting on SMP Implementation progress (report to relevant organs and forums);

h) Commissioning external audits, mid-term review and end of SMP Evaluation; and

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To fulfill these responsibilities, the MoWE must ensure a focused and consistent coordination service and it

is against this background that the MoWE will establish a SMP Desk within the ministry. Under the general

guidance of the MoWE, and direct supervision of the Director for Environment Affairs, the SM P Desk will be

responsible to provide effective linkage with other implementing institutions and supervising and Steering

committee and the World Bank/IDA.

The specific TORs for the SMP Desk are:

1. Implement MWE mandate to the SMP with respect to:

a) Reporting

b) Monitoring and Evaluation

c) Budgeting

d) Convening relevant forums

2. Represent MWE in SMP implementation activities including:

a) Meetings of SCC (reporting, budgeting, work planning, M&E activities)

b) Serve as Secretary to the Bi-annual Conference meetings; and

c) SMP related Fora and meetings.

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