Life Below Water
Many mining and petroleum projects in Uganda are located in close proximity to fresh water bodies and can potentially cause pollution by releasing chemical waste and other hazardous substances into the water
Our Work
ACEMP works with relevant government Ministries, Agencies and other stakeholders to continuously monitor mining projects so that they do not adversely affect aquatic life
Our Target
By 2026, conduct a study on the impact of extractive projects on the quality of water in Uganda’s fresh water bodies and propose practical remedies
More SDGs
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Industry, innovation and infrastructure are leading consumers of both high value minerals like gold…
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Reduced Inequalities
The extractives industry can play a central role in reducing social and economic inequality by…
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Gender Equality
The extractives sector is historically male dominated and has a reputation for violating the rights…
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