The goal behind the Monitoring and Research Program is the provision of information for planning, decision-making, and evaluation in biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of wildlife resources.
Monitoring & Research funding
The Monitoring and Research Unit receives operational and capital development funds from UWA and externally funded projects. These funds are not sufficient to cover all the research and monitoring required. To increase its financial resources, UWA has established a Research Fund into which it contributes part of its non-research revenues and all application and user fees plus any applicable royalties.
Research & Monitoring Priorities
Ecology
Species, habitat, fire, hydrobiology, and disease
Biodiversity
inventories, vegetation dynamics, and mapping
Social Economics
local communities, human-wildlife interactions, and cost-benefit sharing
Development
policy, tourism, use rights, and trade
fields of prioritization
Ecology
wild animals, vegetation, and meteorology
Social Economics
Demographic and resource use
Management
Illegal activities, problem animals, and patrol coverage
Development
Concessions, tourism, and pollution
Download Research Applications & Documents
| Title | Description | Version | Size | Hits | Date added | Download |
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| Call-for-proposals-for-UWA-research-grant-2025-2026-revised | 174.78 KB | 75 | 03-09-2025 | DownloadPreview | ||
| Guidelines-for-accessing-UWA-research-grants | 564.78 KB | 23 | 03-09-2025 | DownloadPreview | ||
| PRIORITY-RESEARCH-TOPICS-APPROVED-TOPICS-June-2024 | 58.50 KB | 93 | 03-09-2025 | DownloadPreview | ||
| UWA-Material-Transfer-Agreement-_-2021-edition-1 | 190.50 KB | 75 | 03-09-2025 | DownloadPreview | ||
| UWA-Research-Application-Forms_April-2025 | 427.50 KB | 170 | 03-09-2025 | DownloadPreview |
Word from the Executive Director
Welcome to the official website of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of this remarkable institution, entrusted with the stewardship of Uganda’s unique and diverse wildlife heritage.
Uganda’s protected areas are home to some of the world’s most iconic species and landscapes, from the mountain gorillas in the misty forests of Bwindi, to the roaring waterfalls of Murchison, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, and the snow-capped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. These natural wonders are not only vital to our national identity but also to our economy, environment, and global biodiversity.
At UWA, we are committed to conserving wildlife and ecosystems through inclusive, innovative, and science-led approaches. We place a strong emphasis on community involvement, tourism development, environmental education, and combating wildlife crime. Our mandate goes beyond protection, it includes ensuring that wildlife conservation contributes to the well-being of communities and the sustainable development of our nation.
This website is a gateway to understanding our work, accessing real-time information, and discovering how you can support conservation efforts. Whether you are a tourist, researcher, investor, conservation partner, or passionate citizen, we invite you to engage with us and be part of this shared responsibility.
Together, let us ensure that Uganda’s wildlife and wild places continue to thrive for us and for future generations.
Conserving for Generations
Dr. James Musinguzi, PhD
Executive Director
