The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the global conservation body, World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), to promote wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism.
Under the partnership, the ministry and WWF will work to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss, prevent human-wildlife conflicts and illegal activities in protected areas in addition to promoting socio-economic interests of people and local communities around protected landscapes.
Speaking at the signing of the MoU, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Doreen Katusiime, described it as a significant milestone in conserving Uganda’s wildlife.
“This relationship represents our common commitment to wildlife conservation and the development of the tourism industry, both of which are critical to our country’s economic growth and sustainability,” she added.
According to Uganda’s 2022 Annual Tourism Sector Report, tourism-related revenue and foreign exchange earnings totalled Shs2.7 trillion, which accounted for 41.4% percent of the country's service exports for the year and a sizeable 12.2 per cent of all exports from the country.
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