Our programs
Climate Change
Climate change is the major environmental challenge of our time, and we know we must accelerate our efforts to adapt to the impacts that are already unavoidable. We have the technologies and the ingenuity to dramatically lower the emissions that are causing the crisis. A growing number of feasible and effective solutions exist here and now. We must propel them forward, and work toward a future that is more sustainable and just. Toward this end, we work with communities, allies, and decision makers at every level of government to advance policies that will yield deep cuts to carbon pollution, end our dependence on dangerous fossil fuels, and prioritize the people and ecosystems on the frontlines of our changing climate.
Equity & Justice
Clean Air Network believes in an environmental movement built on justice and equality. In Uganda, the effects of climate change—such as floods, droughts, and polluted air and water—often hit the poorest and most marginalized communities the hardest. These challenges are rooted in years of poor governance, corruption, and social inequalities that have denied many Ugandans access to clean water, safe energy, and a healthy environment. We recognize that issues like tribalism, gender inequality, and poverty often overlap, deepening the struggles people face. Through our work, Clean Air Network stands with frontline communities—especially women, youth, and informal workers—to fight environmental injustices and build a fairer, cleaner, and healthier future for every Ugandan.
Human Health
At the forefront of our collective fight for a just, sustainable, and socially equitable world is human health. And our health is intimately tied to the air we breathe, water we drink, food we eat, products we use, and places where we live, learn, work, and play. We must protect the health of our communities and ensure that all people have a meaningful voice in their well-being. Our future—and our resilience—depends on our ability to deliver a just, clean, and healthy environment for all.
Nature and Wildlife
For people to live and prosper, nature must also thrive. In Uganda, our survival depends on healthy forests, wetlands, lakes, and farmlands that provide food, clean water, medicine, and protection from floods and droughts. Yet these vital ecosystems are under serious threat from deforestation, wetland encroachment, pollution, oil exploration, and excessive use of chemicals in farming. As nature disappears, so do the plants and animals that sustain our lives. Clean Air Network is working to change this by supporting stronger conservation policies, promoting sustainable land use, and partnering with local communities and Indigenous groups to restore ecosystems. Together, we aim to protect Uganda’s natural heritage and ensure that both people and nature can thrive in the face of the climate crisis.
Our projects and campaigns
Restoring Forests and Protecting Biodiversity in Southwestern Uganda.
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Promoting Clean Cooking for Healthy and Smoke free Homes.
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Community Awareness and Protection of Nile Softshell Turtle Nesting Sites.
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Enhancing National Standards for a Cleaner and Greener Transport Sector.
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