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Healthy wetlands for the cranes and people of Rukiga, Uganda

¿Por qué asistir a esta sesión?
We will present on how a project has been designed to respond to the interrelated human and environmental health issues, identified by the local community, impacting the cranes and people of Rukiga, Uganda. Pressures on wetlands are hampering the ability of communities to maintain livelihoods, as well as placing pressures on Grey Crowned Cranes.
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Rukiga’s wetlands in Uganda are under increasing human pressures from a growing human population needing access to farmland. The wetlands are vital for humans (for food and water security, and preventing flooding) and the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane (for nesting habitat). This session will provide information on how project partners from both the conservation and human health sectors are working together to design and implement an integrated project that aims to empower communities to conserve wetlands and cranes. Key project activities have been informed by qualitative research on the views and wishes of local communities and includes providing alternative sustainable livelihoods and voluntary healthcare services (to reduce unplanned pregnancy), coupled with habitat restoration, and soil and water conservation, enabling long-term wetland health for people and cranes. Delegates will be invited to ask questions in the Q&A session following speakers’ presentations.

Agenda de la sesión

Panelista

Dr Adalbert AINE-OMUCUNGUZI

East African Regional Manager,
International Crane Foundation
Uganda


14:00 - 15:00

Ms Claire RELTON

Conservation Effectiveness Officer,
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
South Africa


14:00 - 15:00

Mr David JOHNSON

Chief Executive,
Margaret Pyke Trust
United Kingdom


14:00 - 15:00

Mrs Kathryn LLOYD

Senior Manager: Programmes,
Margaret Pyke Trust
United Kingdom


14:00 - 15:00

Mr Richard MUHUMUZA

Social Scientist-Team Leader,
Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute & Lo
Uganda


14:00 - 15:00

Ms Rumbi GUMBIE

Population Health and Environment Manager ,
Margaret Pyke Trust
United Kingdom


14:00 - 15:00

  • Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust [Jersey]
  • Endangered Wildlife Trust [South Africa]
  • International Crane Foundation, Inc. [United States of America]
  • Margaret Pyke Trust [United Kingdom]
  • London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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