Funded by World Bank, the project objective is to enhance forest and wildlife conservation for the benefit of local communities and sustenance of their livelihoods and the country’s economy. The 6-year project shall be implemented primarily in 37 districts surrounding 7 National Parks, 4 Wildlife Reserves, and 28 Central Forest Reserves including the 16 Refugee host districts. The remaining District Local Governments shall benefit from the tree planting project component. The Wildlife Areas are; Mghinga Gorilla National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Semuliki National Park, Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Kibale National Park, Katonga Wildlife Reserve, Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve, Murchison Falls National Park, and Ajai Wildlife Reserve. The project was approved by the Parliament of Uganda on 28th April 2021.
The Government of Uganda has designed the “Investing in Forest and protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project”, (The Project), that will be financed by the International Development Association (World Bank) and Government of Uganda. Preparation of The Project is led by the Ministry of Water and Environment, together with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Wildlife Authority, and the National Forestry Authority. The project aims to improve sustainable management of forests and protected areas and increase benefits from forests and protected areas in the target landscapes.
The Investing in Forest and protected Areas for Climate Smart Development Project preparation builds on the national REDD+ Readiness processes during which a national REDD+ Strategy and National Forest Plan (FIP) were prepared, through a wider stakeholder consultation process. The National REDD+ Strategy includes 8 REDD+ Strategy Options which have formed the basis for identifying appropriate interventions to be supported by the Project. Investment Project #1 of the FIP has been designed to be implemented as IFPA-CD project.
Access the project Social and Environmental Commitment Plan using the link Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) November 2, 2020 (1)
Access the IFPA – CD project video using the link below
IFPA-CD-Project-Launch-Video.mp4
Access the Environmental and Social safeguard Frame work using the link: Environmental and Social Management Framework IFPA-CD
Access the Stakeholder Engagement Plan using the link: Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Uganda’s IFPA-CD Project – October 2021
Access the Project Appraisal Document using the link: Project Appraisal Document IFPA -CD
Access the project grievance redress mechanism using the link: Grievance Redress Mechanism form IFPA-CD Project
NEW DOCUMENTS
Environmental and Social Management Framework updated - May 2024 ESMF DOWNLOAD
Labour Management procedures Updated - May 2024 LMP DOWNLOAD
Environmental and Social Management Plan for the proposed construction of board walks in Semuliki National Park. ESMP SEMULIKI DOWNLOAD
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Canopy Walkway in Sebitoli Tourism Zone Kibale National Park in The Vicinity of Sebitoli A Village, Kaswa Parish, Busoro Sub-County, Kabarole District, Uganda ESIA - KNP CANOPY
Project brief for staff accommodation and entrance gate for Queen Elizabeth National Park. QENP-BRIEF
NEW DOCUMENT JUNE 2025
Stakeholder engagement plan for Investing in forests and protected areas for climate-smart development project, additional financing (IFPA-CD) SEP DOWNLOAD
Other project documents;
Process Framework for disclosure
Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups Framework -VMGF for Uganda IFPA -CD
Final VMGF Runyankole version IFPA-DC
Final VMGF Kiswahili version IFPA-CD
Final VMGF Kifumbira version IFPA-CD
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK VMGP March 2023
MGAHINGA GORILLA NATIONAL PARK VMGP March 2023
SEMLIKI NATIONAL PARK VMGP March 2023
Request for Bids - Procurement of road equipment
We are procuring road equipment under 5 lots, you can access the detailed request for bids below;
We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for architectural designs, BOQs, technical specifications, environmental and social due diligence for the proposed construction of the 3-peak trail in MGNP. Obtain detailed EOI document here ; EOI DOCUMENT
We are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for architectural designs, BOQs, technical specifications, environmental and social due diligence for the proposed construction of the picnic site at Buhoma within BMCA. Obtain detailed EOI document here; EOI DOCUMENT
Access the Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the construction of the stone/buffalo wall in Mgahinga here ESMP BUFFALO WALL
Access the Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the construction of the construction of a picnic site in Bwindi here ESMP PICNIC SITE
Access the Environment and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the construction of the elephant trench here ESMP ELEPHANT TRENCH
Project brief for the construction of electric fence in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area is accessible here; QECA ELECTRIC FENCE BRIEF
Project brief for the construction of electric fence in Murchison Falls Protected Area is accessible here; MFPA ELECTRIC FENCE BRIEF
PROCUREMENTS/TENDER OPPORTUNITIES
Uganda Wildlife Authority invites interested bidders to submit proposals for the supply of firefighting and fire protection equipment, under the Investing In Forest And Protected Areas For Climate Smart Development Project. Detailed RFP can be obtained using the link DOWNLOAD
Uganda Wildlife Authority invites interested bidders to submit proposals for the supply of 11 units of drones and accessories under the Investing In Forest And Protected Areas For Climate Smart Development Project. Detailed RFP can be obtained using the link DOWNLOAD
Uganda Wildlife Authority invites interested bidders to submit proposals for the supply of 8 cameras under the Investing In Forest And Protected Areas For Climate Smart Development Project. Detailed RFP can be obtained using the link DOWNLAOD
Uganda Wildlife Authority invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Training of the Batwa people living around UWA protected Areas in Livelihood and Enterprise Development Knowledge and skills under the Investing In Forest And Protected Areas For Climate Smart Development Project You can access the detailed request for bids using the link DOWNLOAD
Terms of Reference for Consultancy services to undertake a feasibility study on the most cost effective and efficient options for wildfire detection and management in wildlife protected areas and Central Forest Reserves. Detailed document is available using the link DOWNLOAD
Request for bids to Supply of one (1) unit of Motor Grader. Detailed document is accessible using the link DOWNLOAD
Consultancy services to undertake a feasibility study on the most cost effective and efficient options for wildfire detection and management in wildlife protected areas and central forest reserves. a Detailed document is available using the link DOWNLOAD
PROCUREMENT/TENDER OPPORTUNITY JULY 24, 2024
Procurement of a technical service provider to supply tea seedlings for 200 acres, supervise the planting, tending and support beneficiary communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A detailed bidding document is available and can be downloaded using the link DOWNLOAD
PROCUREMENT/TENDER OPPORTUNITY JULY 24, 2024
Construction of five (5) Visitor Information Centers (VICs) in Murchison Falls National Park, Semuliki National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwenzori Mountain National Park and Kibale National Park. Download the detailed document DOWNLOAD
PROCUREMENT/TENDER OPPORTUNITY NOVEMBER 2024
Supply of 62 units of Motorcycles with accessories. See request for bids DOWNLOAD
Supply of 08 units of motor vehicles. See request for bids DOWNLOAD
PROCUREMENT/TENDER OPPORTUNITY FEBRUARY 2025
Construction of 14 Senior staff and 32 Junior staff houses, 06 Entry Gates, 06 Bird hides and 02 Multipurpose Tourism centers. See request for bids DOWNLOAD
National Environment Management Authority approval certificate for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Visitor Information Centre; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BINP-VIC-NEMA-APPROVAL-CERTIFICATE.pdf
National Environment Management Authority ESIA certificate for Murchison Falls National Park Visitor Information Centre; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MFNP-VIC-ESIA-CERTIFICATE-04152024175116.pdf
National Environment Management Authority EIA certificate for Kibale National Park Visitor Information Centre; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VIC-Kibaale-National-Park-EIA-Certificate.pdf
National Environment Management Authority EIA certificate for Rwenzori National Park Visitor Information Centre; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VIC-Rwenzori-National-Park-EIA-certificate.pdf
National Environment Management Authority EIA certificate for Semuliki National Park Visitor Information Centre; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/VIC-Semuliki-National-Park-EIA-Certificate.pdf
ESIA certificate for approval of the proposed staff accommodation and entry gate in MFNP https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-Approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-and-an-entry-gate-in-MFNP-1.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed staff accommodation in Kibale National Park. https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-Kibale-National-Park-1.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation in Katonga Wildlife Reserve https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-Katonga-Wildlife-Reserve.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation in Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-Approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-Kabwoya-Wildlife-Reserve.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation in Bwinid Impenetrable National Park; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-Approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-Bwindi-Impenetrable-National-Park.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation and an entry gate in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-Approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-and-an-entry-gate-in-MGNP.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation in Rwenzori Mountains National Park; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-approval-for-te-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-Rwenzori-Mountains-National-Park.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-TSWR.pdf
ESIA Certificate for approval of the proposed construction of staff accommodation Queen Elizabeth National Park; https://ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ESIA-Certificate-of-approval-for-the-proposed-staff-accommodation-in-QENP.pdf