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Presentation on-environmental alert outputs and outcomes - under the clean en...ENVIRONMENTALALERTEA1
Environmental Alert led Project Activities – Progress
against set outcomes, outputs and targets; Key
Challenges, adaptive management strategies, gender
mainstreaming and Lessons learned
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Prepared and presented By Racheal Nalule -Program officer,
Environmental Alert, during the 2nd Uganda Water and
Environment Week (UWEWK) Conference at WRI-MWE,
Entebbe (18th –22ndMarch, 2019)
The idea of strengthening CSOs and Networks coordination and reporting
mechanisms stemmed from the realization of the underlying key challenges
limiting sustainable access and utilization of renewable energy at both national
and sub-national levels. These include:
Weak coordination among CSOs and networks in the renewable energy sub-sector;
Inadequate capacity (both technical and financial) of CSOs and networks to effectively
engage in policy dialogue regarding sustainable and renewable energy development
at national, sub-national and local level is;
Absence of a strong civil society voice and convening power to ably hold government
and renewable energy industry players accountable for decisions and practices
towards sustainable and renewable energy delivery.
Limited access to policy and decision making space by the renewable energy CSOs
and networks to engage and contribute
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The Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP) aims to increase Ghana's renewable energy generation mix to 1363.63 MW by 2030. This will be achieved through targets for various renewable technologies between 2019-2030 across 3 cycles. The plan is expected to create 220,000 jobs, attract $5.6 billion in investments, and reduce carbon emissions by 11 million tonnes. It provides actions to promote local manufacturing and assembly of renewables to stimulate sector growth and support rural development through decentralized solutions.
Policy Paper (advanced draft) with Recommendations to Government on Renewable...Dr. Joshua Zake
An advanced draft of a policy brief with key issues and recommendations for consideration by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development during the process of review of the Renewable Energy Policy for Uganda. The paper was presented during the Regional Policy Dialogue on Sustainable and Renewable Energy- Mid-Albertine Graben Districts held at MIIKA Eco Resort Hotel, Hoima, 20th -21st November 2017. The dialogue was organized by Kibaale District Civil Society Organizations Network (KCSON) in collaboration with WWF-UCO and financial support from NORAD. It was attended by key stakeholders from the Northern-Albertine Graben, the Mid-Albertine Graben and the Southern-Albertine Graben regions.
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Presentation on-environmental alert outputs and outcomes - under the clean en...ENVIRONMENTALALERTEA1
Environmental Alert led Project Activities – Progress
against set outcomes, outputs and targets; Key
Challenges, adaptive management strategies, gender
mainstreaming and Lessons learned
Advancing Civil Society Organisations and Networks coordination for contribut...ENVIRONMENTALALERTEA1
Prepared and presented By Racheal Nalule -Program officer,
Environmental Alert, during the 2nd Uganda Water and
Environment Week (UWEWK) Conference at WRI-MWE,
Entebbe (18th –22ndMarch, 2019)
The idea of strengthening CSOs and Networks coordination and reporting
mechanisms stemmed from the realization of the underlying key challenges
limiting sustainable access and utilization of renewable energy at both national
and sub-national levels. These include:
Weak coordination among CSOs and networks in the renewable energy sub-sector;
Inadequate capacity (both technical and financial) of CSOs and networks to effectively
engage in policy dialogue regarding sustainable and renewable energy development
at national, sub-national and local level is;
Absence of a strong civil society voice and convening power to ably hold government
and renewable energy industry players accountable for decisions and practices
towards sustainable and renewable energy delivery.
Limited access to policy and decision making space by the renewable energy CSOs
and networks to engage and contribute
The document outlines a regional consultation meeting to discuss science, technology and innovation (STI) for promoting renewable energy technologies in Asia and the Pacific. The meeting will support preparations for the 2013 UN Economic and Social Council Annual Ministerial Review on using STI to achieve sustainable development goals. It will facilitate an exchange of experiences on effective STI policies to promote renewable energy and identify regional priorities. The expected outcomes include an analytical summary of best practices to submit to the Annual Ministerial Review and potential new partnerships to announce.
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The Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP) aims to increase Ghana's renewable energy generation mix to 1363.63 MW by 2030. This will be achieved through targets for various renewable technologies between 2019-2030 across 3 cycles. The plan is expected to create 220,000 jobs, attract $5.6 billion in investments, and reduce carbon emissions by 11 million tonnes. It provides actions to promote local manufacturing and assembly of renewables to stimulate sector growth and support rural development through decentralized solutions.
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THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME
PRESENTED BY
ENGR.(MRS) BAHIJJAHTU ABUBAKAR
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME (REP),
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
OF NIGERIA
Presentation made by United International University Professor and Vice Chancellor Dr M Rezwan Khan and Maliha Shahjahan from Practical Action Consulting at the "Low Carbon Options in South Asia" workshop held in Nepal in August 2014.
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
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This document discusses China's energy productivity and the policies implemented to improve it. It notes that between 2002-2005 China experienced declining energy productivity but that the 2006 targets in the 11th Five Year Plan helped reverse this trend. The 12th Five Year Plan extended these reforms with even more stringent targets. However, looking just at national statistics misses provincial complexities that offer both challenges and opportunities to further enhance China's energy productivity. Analyzing trade between provinces can provide insights into better aligning regional practices with national objectives.
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A new policy on energy transition was commenced in Taiwan to phase out nuclear power and to introduce substantial power generation capacity from renewable sources by 2025. This transition of energy source and structure represents not only great challenges for Taiwan but also immense business opportunities for industrial developed countries.
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Edwin Nateminya, Integral Advisory
Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
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Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
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Alert with financial support from Norad within the framework of ‘Increasing access to
sustainable and renewable energy alternatives in the AlbertineGraben’ that is implemented
by WWF-Uganda Country Office
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THE RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME
PRESENTED BY
ENGR.(MRS) BAHIJJAHTU ABUBAKAR
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME (REP),
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
OF NIGERIA
Presentation made by United International University Professor and Vice Chancellor Dr M Rezwan Khan and Maliha Shahjahan from Practical Action Consulting at the "Low Carbon Options in South Asia" workshop held in Nepal in August 2014.
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Presentation given at “Unlocking Investment in Africa’s Renewables: What are the Binding Constraints?” event, organised by the Institute of Development Studies and held on 19 January 2017 at the Wellcome Collection, London. For more information, please visit http://www.ids.ac.uk/events/unlocking-investment-in-africa-s-renewables-what-are-the-binding-constraints.
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A Civil Society Organization & Networks Position Paper with suggested Issues and Recommendations for consideration in the National Renewable Energy Policy (2007) Review Process
1. A Civil Society Organization & Networks Position Paper with suggested
Issues and Recommendations for consideration in the National
Renewable Energy Policy (2007) Review Process.
Prepared and presented By Dr. Joshua Zake (PhD),
Executive Director, Environmental Alert (EA) during the Stakeholder’s Meeting organized
by the WWF-UCO and Kiima Foods, held in Kasese – 30th-31st July 2019 at Sandton Hotel.
Email: ed@envalert.org or joszake@gmail.com
P. O. Box 11259 Kampala, Uganda, Tel: 0414510215;
Website: http://www.envalert.org
The views, ideas and recommendations in the position paper are by CSOs and Networks working in Renewable Energy
at both National and sub national levels. It was formally submitted to MEMD on 23rd February 2018 for consideration.
The process of gathering and compilation of this information was done by Environmental Alert as the Coordinator, with
financial support from NORAD through WWWF-Uganda Country office.
2. Outline of the presentation
1) Introduction – objective of the position paper
2) Rationale for the Renewable Energy Policy (2007) Review
3) Methodology used in the generation of the position paper
4) Key findings from the policy review and gap analyses
--Key sector achievements
5) Key issues and recommendation for consideration in the Renewable Energy policy review
process
6) Acknowledgement
7) About the National Renewable Energy CSO Network
8) About Environmental Alert
3. 1. Introduction – objective of the position paper
The major objective of the CSO Position Paper is to provide targeted recommendations for consideration during the
Renewable Energy Policy, 2007 (MEMD, 2007) review by the MEMD.
The suggested recommendations are based on the CSO’s engagements in the energy sector at the national and local
levels
4. 2) Rationale for the Renewable Energy Policy (2007) Review
Most of the policies in the energy sector have matured. Thus, the National Renewable Energy Policy, 2007 is mature - now more than
12 years of implementation.
The operational context has changed with several emerging issues i.e. both challenges which should addressed and opportunities that
should be tapped into.
This requires changes in Governments policy commitments and strategies to respond to the emerging issues.
The Energy sector is the engine for several other sectors in terms of growth and development. Therefore, must deliver on there needs
and demands in respect to Energy.
The Government of Uganda through MEMD embarked on the process to review the policies. CSOs in the renewable energy sub sector
like other stakeholders will be consulted as part of the policy review process to give their views and inputs.
Environmental Alert in collaboration with the WWF-UCO and within the framework of the Clean Energy Access Project Phase II and
with funding from NORAD is mobilizing and coordinating CSOs for value adding and structured engagements (e.g. structured dialogues)
with MEMD to give input into the policy review process among other Renewable Energy sub-Sector development processes.
5. 3) Methodology used in the generation of the position paper
Highly participatory and interactive methods/approaches were used in the generation of the position paper
including the following:
A) Review of relevant documents on renewable energy such as the MEMD, 2002; MEMD 2007; NPA, 2007 &
2015; and WWF-UCO, (2015).
B) Gap analysis tool was used to review these policies and it involved comparison of the desired situation with
the current situation with clear analysis of the underlying gaps/ limitations towards achievement of the desired
situation.
C) The Policy Review and Gap Analyses Workshop held on 15th November 2017 at Hotel Africana generated
inputs from technical presentations from key stakeholder’s experts from MEMD, Makerere University – School of
Women and Gender Studies and the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Sciences) to give a fair
presentation of the achievements, emerging issues (challenges and opportunities) for the renewable energy
sector over the 10 years of policy implementation.
The challenges and opportunities there in are the basis for the suggested recommendations to enable the
shift/transformation from the current to the desired situation.
D) The review process further engaged key stakeholders from CSOs and networks in the Renewable Energy
sub-Sector who provided views and input during the validation meeting at National level. The suggested
recommendations were presented during the stakeholder’s validation workshop on Renewable Energy.
E) Further input was provided during the Sub national (mid-Albertine region) stakeholders meeting.
Additionally, CSOs and Networks in renewable energy also reviewed the vision, goal and policy objectives.
6. 4) Key findings from the policy review and gap analyses
Current situation Desired situation - based on Vision 2040 and NDPII
1. High Population growth of an annual rate of
3.2%. This is projected to reach 93.4 million in the
next 30 years. This will exert more pressure on the
environment and natural resources. Over 90% still
depends on biomass (WWF-UCO, 2015).
The NDPII 2015/16 – 2019/20 (NPA, 2015) also
recognizes the need for increased access to
electricity. Hence setting its target of percentage of
the population with access to electricity from 14% to
30%.
A situation where there is sustainable utilization of
Renewable Energy.
2. Financing and investment in the renewable
energy sector is still low. There is still lack of
appropriate financing mechanisms to facilitate the
development and promotion of RETs.
--Electrification access is still low, standing at
approx. 9% nationally and 3% in rural areas due to
low finances. 68% of the development budget
allocation was provided for to support capacity
payments for thermal power generation hence the
limited budget for power transmission and
distribution (CSBAG 2014).
--Private sector can easily access funding for
investments in RETs for sector development.
--Government will invest in research and
development (R&D) and pro-vide incentives to
encourage use of renewable energy.
7. 4) Key findings from the policy review and gap analyses
3. Innovations and technologies development &
transfer
--efficiency and effectiveness
--standards and value for money
--affordability and accessibility
-Limited information on utilization of RETs by
population
--Increased access to clean, affordable and reliable
energy sources to facilitate industrialization as
emphasized in vision 2040 (NPA, 2007).
--A situation where people are aware of the various
renewable energy technologies/ alternatives to
make informed choices
-- Emphasis on improving energy efficiency by
promoting use of energy efficient technologies.
Government will support upgrading of industrial
technologies to less energy consuming technologies.
4. Weak Institutional framework to support
effective extension support and guidance for
sustainable utilization of renewable energy
resources among beneficiaries at household and
community levels
--Building the required institutional capacity at all
levels (national, local and community) for effective
implementation and enforcement of the policy and
legal framework.
5. Legal framework for renewable energy i.e.
current policy and legislation may not effectively
address all the emerging issues in the sub sector
--To develop and enforce policy commitments
through appropriate acts and regulations.
8. 4) Key findings from the policy review and gap analyses
6. Stakeholder engagement and participation –
the renewable energy policy provides for
participation various Ministries, Departments and
Agencies. However, it’s silent on how CSOs in the
sector should participate. Despite this, there is
some space for CSOs participation through the
annual Joint sector review, Energy week, sector
working group
--Advance all-inclusive stakeholder participation
and engagement to add value in policy formulation
and implementation based on their mandates,
interests, concerns and competences
7. Low level of access to modern energy
technologies. Low modern energy coverage
throughout the country, especially in the rural
areas. Current coverage is about 6% rural and
overall 16%, (WWF-UCO, 2015).
--Increased access to electricity and use of
renewable energy technologies. The Uganda Vision
2040 (NPA, 2007) puts the target at 80% access to
modern energy by 2040, up from the access rate of
14% in 2013.
--In-vest in energy technologies and in Research &
Development.
9. 4) Key findings from the policy review and gap analyses
8. The current structure of energy consumption in Uganda
accounts for much of the gender disparity with nearly 95%
of total primary energy consumption due to cooking with
biomass fuels. Lack of access to sustainable, clean energy
services has economic, social, health and security–related
impacts on women’s lives, which hinders their economic
empowerment. (UN DESA, 2010)
--- The GoU is committed to a wide range of international,
regional and national policies, legislations and agreements
that inform gender. However, the current policies do not
provide strategies on how these commitments will be
effectively implemented.
---Access to finance for acquiring energy for some women
is challenged by the fact that some women don’t have
collateral security to obtain a loan to install solar or UMEME.
--Increased access to cleaner and more
efficient renewable sources of energy to
improve women’s socio-economic status,
reducing the time and effort spent on
household chores thus giving them time to
avail themselves of other social services
such as education, and improving their
health conditions.
--The NDPII 2015/16 – 2019/20 (NPA, 2015)
advocates for promotion of renewable
energy applications in rural areas.
--Have strategies in the international,
regional and national policies, legislations
and agreements that inform gender.
10. 4.1 Key achievements
a. Uganda currently has 1182 Megawatts (MW) (thus, of this 1174.69 MW is grid supply, were as 7.5 MW is
off grid supply) of installed capacity as at end of May 2019 (ERA, 2019)
b. By end of 2018, 28% of the population accessed electricity.
c. Established Public Institutions with clear roles and responsibilities in the Energy sector. Some of these
include Electricity Regulatory Authority among others
d. Platforms for public awareness on the benefits and opportunities of renewable energy technologies
and appropriate institutions e.g. so far 9 annual energy week have been conducted;
e. Increased stakeholder participation e.g. during the Annual Joint Sector Review processes and
presence of the Sector Working Group that enable joint planning for sector development;
f. Government has established financial frameworks e.g. Uganda Energy Credit Capitalization
Company (UECCC) that facilitates investments in Renewable energy sector. Its objective is to
provide financial and technical support for projects and programs;
11. 4.1 Key achievements
f. The private sector is organized and coordinated through Uganda National Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency Alliance and the Uganda National Clean Cooking Association.
g. Uganda Energy Capitalization Trust a framework for pulling resources from government r and
development partners for development of Renewable energy projects;
h. Development of the scaling up renewable energy investment plan at all scales.
i. Government programs such as Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme
(PREEP), biofuels, waste to energy, have been implemented to increase access to renewable energy
technologies among communities and stakeholders.
j. The civil society in the energy sector are getting better organized/coordinated through the National
CSO Network on Renewable Energy to effectively deliver on the role of advocacy and independent
monitoring. This is through collaboration between Environmental Alert and the World Wide Fund –
Uganda Country Office with financial support from Norwegian agency for Development Cooperation
based on the framework of the, ‘Increasing access to sustainable and renewable energy alternatives in
the Albertine Graben project.’
12. 4.2 Key practical challenges
a. Weak institutional framework to support effective extension support and guidance for
sustainable utilization of renewable energy resources among beneficiaries at household
and community levels
b. Inadequate public financing to develop sustainable and affordable energy supply to
match growing demand;
c. The risk and hazards associated with the Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) tools and
fire, especially in the case of on-grid energy where there are fire break outs;
d. Protection of the local industry/private sector manufacturing Renewable Energy
Technologies;
e. Very high investment and or upfront costs for energy projects hindering investments in the
sector
f. Inefficient utilization of energy sources like geothermal and wind. These have not been well
exploited and developed to generate energy.
g. Low modern energy coverage throughout the country especially in the rural areas (current
coverage is about 6% rural and overall 16%);
13. 4.2 Key practical challenges
h) Weak coordination in energy research, development and technology transfer;
i) Inadequate research and development, thus various research gaps in the
renewable energy sub-Sector. E.g. the utilization of RETs by population; inadequate
information on resource availability for energy projects such as (geothermal, solar,
wind, and mini- and micro-hydro) have hindered investments in these projects;
j) Poor quality and standard of the renewable energy technology products;
k) Limited technology transfer for the various Renewable Energy Technologies e.g. for
stoves;
l) Limited access to the RETs by the most vulnerable communities (need for the
definition of the vulnerable)
m) Weak/inadequate coordination of different players and stakeholders leading to
overlapping interventions
14. 4.2 Key emerging opportunities
i. 77% of Uganda’s population (UBOS report, 2017) is dominated by the youth under 30 years of
age. This young population presents an opportunity that the country can capitalize on to
increase its competitiveness and can participate in various renewable energy enterprises if
organized;
ii. Government programs/projects promoting renewable energy technologies (RETs) like
improved cook stoves, solar, briquette making among others. Such programs can be up
scaled and replicate best practices for wider impact;
iii. Existing private companies and networks engaged in RETs play an important role in promoting
access to the technologies and innovations. These present an opportunity for government to
work with such through the public private partnership arrangement;
iv. The existing financing mechanisms (e.g. Uganda energy credit capitalization company
(UECCC) which facilitates investments in renewable energy sub sector through financial and
technical support for renewable energy projects and programs;
v. The abundant wind, sun, and thermal which can be developed further to enhance modern
energy;
vi. Agriculture waste that can be used to make renewable energy alternative such as briquettes.
15. 4.3 Reflection on the Renewable energy policy, 2007
Current Overall Policy
Vision as is in the
Renewable Energy
Policy, 2007.
Key observations and comments
To make modern
renewable energy a
substantial part of the
national energy
consumption
The Vision of the policy is still relevant because the Uganda Vision 2040 (NPA, 2007), commits that GoU will
develop and generate modern energy to drive the industry and services sectors. It is estimated that Uganda will
require 41, 738 MW by 2040, thus increasing its electricity per capita consumption to 3,668 kWh. Furthermore,
the access to the national grid must significantly increase to 80%.
That the required capacity will be generated from different energy sources namely: hydro power (4500MW); geo-
thermal (1500MW); nuclear (24000MW); solar (5000MW); biomass (1700MW); peat (800MW) and thermal
(4300MW).
The National Development Plan II, 2015/16-2019/20 (NPA, 2015) also commits the Energy Sector to focus on the
following areas: a) Increasing power generation capacity to drive economic development; b) Expanding the electricity
transmission grid network; c) Increasing Energy Efficiency; d) Promoting the use of alternative sources of energy; and e)
Strengthening the policy, legal and institutional framework.
Therefore, in the current vision it’s important to define substantial part i.e. by what proportion based on the commitments
in the National Development Plan II, 2015/16-2019/20 (NPA, 2015) and Uganda Vision 2040 (NPA, 2007).
16. 4.3 Reflection on the Renewable energy policy, 2007
Current Overall Policy
Goal as is in the
Renewable Energy
Policy , 2007
Key observations and comments
To increase the use of
modern renewable
energy, from the
current 4% to 61% of
the total energy
consumption by the
year 2017’.
The policy goal is still relevant because the Uganda Vision 2040 (NPA, 2007), commits to increase access to
electricity and use of renewable energy technologies. The target is at 80% access to modern energy by 2040, up
from the access rate of 14% in 2013.
The National Development Plan II, 2015/16-2019/20 (NPA, 2015) also commits the Energy Sector to focus on the
following areas: a) Increasing power generation capacity to drive economic development; b) Expanding the
electricity transmission grid network; c) Increasing Energy Efficiency; d) Promoting the use of alternative sources of
energy; and e) Strengthening the policy, legal and institutional framework.
Also the commitments in the Uganda’s Sustainable Energy for All Initiative Action Agenda, (MEMD, 2015)
commits by 2030 the following:
a) Universal access to modern energy – >98% of the population must access electricity by 2030; >99% of the
population with access to modern cooking solutions
b) Doubling share of renewable energy in global energy mix - >90% for Power and 36% for Thermal.
17. 4.3 Reflection on the Renewable energy policy, 2007
Current objectives as is in the Renewable
Energy Policy, 2007
Key observations and comments
Objective i) Develop, implement, maintain
and continuously improve the legal and
institutional framework that responds to
the prevailing conditions, in order to
maintain interest in renewable energy
investments.
The policy objective is still relevant. However, the new policy objective should focus the
following:
a) Strengthening the capacities of institutions established for effective and efficient
delivery of their mandates, roles, responsibilities and obligations;
a) Enhancing coordination of different stakeholders/key players from within and outside
the Energy sector;
a) Developing regulations, standards and guidelines and related implementation for
enforcement of policy commitments and strategies.
Objective ii) Establish an appropriate
financing and fiscal policy framework that
will attract more investments in
Renewable Energy Technologies.
The objective is still relevant, however -- financing/ investments should also include other
pertinent issues beyond technologies. For instance, Research and Development;
Institutional capacity building; Technology development and Transfer
18. 4.3 Reflection on the Renewable energy policy, 2007
Objective iii) Mainstream gender and
poverty issues in renewable energy
development strategies to improve the
socio-economic wellbeing of women and
the poor in general.
The objective is still relevant, but should include other gender categories such as
Youth – Boys & Girls; Vulnerable & Disadvantaged Groups and Communities (e.g.
Children, People With Disabilities, Internally Displaced People/Refugees, Minority
Groups/Direct Forest Dependent Communities – e.g. the Tepeth, Benet …, Aged,
Communities in hard to reach areas – Schools & Health Centers in Islands, Mountain…).
The mainstreaming of gender should be supported with adequate budget allocation
through gender planning and budgeting at all levels of policy implementation.
Objective iv) Disseminate information and
raise public awareness on the benefits and
opportunities of renewable energy
technologies and build capacities in
appropriate institutions.
The objective is still relevant, but should not be limited to benefits and opportunities in
the sector. Thus, it should also include targeted dissemination and awareness for other
requirements (e.g. overall policy and legal framework, information from research studies…)
for effective and efficient policy implementation.
Objective v) Promote Research and
Development, technology transfer,
international cooperation and adoption of
standards in RETs.
The objective is still relevant, but additionally focus should as well target at
strengthening coordination among Research and Development Institutions in the
Renewable Energy Sector.
19. 4.3 Reflection on the Renewable energy policy, 2007
Objective vi) Manage the biomass
resource base in a sustainable
manner.
Objectives vi, vii, and viii are still relevant, but they leave out other key
Renewable Energy sources (e.g. Geothermal, Biogas, Solar…) that are not yet
harnessed and tapped to full potential. Thus, these should as well be equally
considered at objective level.
Objective vii) Promote the use of biofuels.
Objective viii) Promote the conversion
of municipal and industrial wastes to
energy.
20. 5.0) Key recommendation for consideration in the Renewable Energy
policy review process
a. MEMD should establish a decentralized coordination at District Local Government levels to support
the promotion of renewable energy investments at the lowest level;
b. MEMD should support Local Governments to mainstream renewable energy in local government
(district and sub county) planning and implementation;
c. MEMD and MWE should support Local Governments i.e. district and sub counties to develop and
implement Renewable energy strategies, ordinances and bylaws to advance sustainable
Renewable energy utilization;
d. MEMD should pursue/fast-track financing and investment in the sector through public private
partnerships (PPP), to increase finance and investment in the sector;
e. MEMD should set aside a renewable energy fund;
f. Financing at the lower level through tapping into the oil revenues. This could be through the following
strategies when integrated in the policy: i) Cooperate social responsibility requirements by the
private sector should also support investments to advance access to renewable energy
technologies by the vulnerable/poor communities; ii) A portion of loyalties to the local governments
should be allocated to promote renewable energy technologies invest and access; and iii) Setting
aside – for each litre of oil sold at least 1 shilling should be reserved for investment in access to
renewable energy at all levels.
21. 5.0) Key recommendation for consideration in the Renewable Energy
policy review process
g) MEMD should enhance coordination of R&D in renewable energy through effective coordination with
R&D institutions (such as Academia, National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NAFORRI) and
CSOs);
h) MEMD should upscale establishment of mini-hydro power generation targeting remote and rural areas
with potentials to have these developed;
i) MEMD should come up with mitigation actions that can be integrated in the Strategic Environment and
Social Impact Assessments for the policy before implementation;
j) The Renewable energy policy should maintain and increase tax barriers on some renewable energy
technologies e.g. improved cooking stoves from foreign countries;
k) Provide significant subsidies to enable the most vulnerable communities to access clean RETs;
l) MEMD should enhance collaboration between the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Socio Development
to support and advance mainstreaming of gender in Renewable Energy sector policies planning and
implementation at all levels;
m) Promote use of Village Loan and Saving Scheme to scale up RETs for improved access and benefit to
women groups.
22. 6. Acknowledgements
Appreciation is extended to WWF and NORAD for the financial support towards this initiative within the
framework of the project titled, ‘Increasing access to sustainable and renewable energy alternatives in
the Albertine Graben.
We would like to thank all CSOs and Networks in Renewable energy at both national and sub national
level.
Special thanks to the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development and the Ministry of Water and
Environment for providing the necessary information and guidance in some of the Network
engagements.
Key References
http://envalert.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/popular-version-of-the-reprot-on-strengtheneing-coordination-for-
RECSOs.pdf
http://envalert.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RECSOs-Position-FWD-14Feb2019.pdf
http://envalert.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/RECSO-Consolidated-Annual-Performance-Report-14Feb2019.pdf
23. 7. About the National Renewable Energy CSO Network
The National Renewable Energy CSO Network is a loose semi-formal Network that brings together civil
society organizations, academic institutions, individuals and Networks engaged in the promotion and
development of activities and practices in the Renewable energy sub sector at all levels (i.e. national,
local, sub-regional and community).
These CSOs and Networks are currently being mobilized and coordinated by EA for structured
engagements with Government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Objectives of the Network
a. To advocate for promotion, compliance and accountability of government with respect to its policy
commitments and private sector activities;
b. To ensure that individuals, institutions, CSOs and Networks engaged in Renewable energy progressively
develop capacity in policy analysis, advocacy and independent monitoring;
c. To engage in policy lobbying for conducive policy environment for renewable energy access and
sustainable utilization.
Scale of Network outreach
Currently, the Network has a total of 36 profiled CSOs and Networks at national level and 90 NGOs and
CBOs are engaging at the sub-regional level across 20 districts in the Albertine Rift including: Kasese,
Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Rukingiri, Kabarole, Kisoro, Bundibugyo, Masindi, Hoima, Buliisa, Kagadi,
Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Arua, Nebbi, Koboko, Moyo, Adjumani and Maracha districts.
24. 8. About Environmental Alert
Environmental Alert was founded in 1988 and is officially registered Non
Government Organization with board. Thus, in 2018 – EA made 30 years of
contribution to food security and sustainable environment and natural
resources management in Uganda.
Environmental Alert is a 1st prize winner of the Energy globe award for
environmental sustainability- 2005 under the category, earth.
Environmental Alert is a member of the International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN) and a Member of The IUCN National Committee for Uganda.
Environmental Alert envisions, ‘Resilient and dignified communities, managing
their environment and natural resources sustainably.’
Environmental Alert’s mission is to, ‘Contribute to improved livelihoods of
vulnerable communities by Enhancing agricultural productivity and
sustainable natural resources management.
Further information about Environmental Alert is available at: http://envalert.org/
Thank you for listening. For God and my County.
Environmental Alert hosts Secretariat for
following networks:
a) The Network for Civil Society
Organizations in Environment &
Natural Resources Sector (ENR-CSO
Network) http://enr-cso.org/ ;
b) Uganda Forestry Working Group
http://ufwg.envalert.org/;
c) The Standards Development Group;
and
d) Promoting Local Innovation in
ecologically oriented agriculture and
natural resources management
(PROLINNOVA-Uganda Network)
http://www.prolinnova.net/uganda.