Why Uganda must strengthen its forest governance mechanism

Deforestation continues to be a grave concern, with devastating consequences for biodiversity, climate stability and human wellbeing.

According to recent data from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an estimated 10 million hectares of forest are lost each year, accounting for approximately 12 to 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emission.

This rampant destruction of forests not only undermines the planet’s ability to mitigate climate change, but also threatens the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on forest ecosystem for their survival.