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The Aga Khan Development Network, Uganda launched its Micro-Forests Project at Nakasero Primary School on Tuesday, as part of the broader East Africa Climate Resilience Initiative 2024.

Speaking at the launch, Ms Julia Tops, the AKDF's Regional Partnerships Coordinator for Uganda, said the Grow Micro-Forest Initiative is part of this larger climate resilience effort.

She also revealed plans to introduce the regenerative agriculture programme, Maendeleo, currently adopted in Tanzania and Kenya, along with clean energy and water management pilots.

“Micro-forest planting is a global programme called GROW. It’s a nature-based solution that helps communities combat climate change while providing them with livelihood opportunities,” Ms Tops said.

She added that in 2023, AKDF planted 8.8 million trees globally. She emphasised that the green spaces created by these micro-forests can be used as interactive, inclusive learning environments where students can study subjects such as biology and geography.

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