Departments
Environmental Planning And Coordination
The department formulates and reviews environmental policies, strategies, and action plans to guide sustainable development and environmental management in Uganda.
It coordinates with other government agencies, stakeholders, and international partners on environmental policy matters.
It conducts research and collects data on various environmental indicators to inform decision-making and policy development.
The department ensures environmental planning and development with the objective of integrating environmental concerns into the policy and planning process at all levels through assisting lead agencies to address environmental concerns and integrate them in their policies, programmes and activities.
It also coordinates the management of environment information systems at NEMA, within the lead agencies, and local governments; undertakes research and data collection, NEMA website management and is charged with production of the National State of Environment Report once every two years.
It is responsible for initiating and coordinating activities that support communities, micro projects and districts, especially the environment departments to address environmental issues including community training and environmental action planning.
It promotes the integration of environmental issues in the formal, informal and non-formal education, production and dissemination of environmental education and information materials and publications, promoting adequate environmental management skills and awareness to stakeholders and the general public.
Environmental Complaince
The department is responsible for overseeing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, including the review and approval of EIAs for proposed projects.
It implements environmental monitoring and compliance of the regulated community. It ensures effective implementation of procedures and guidelines and provides technical guidance in the area of EIAs; carries out environmental audits and inspections to ensure compliance with environmental standards and regulations
Enforcement And Field Operations
The department monitors compliance with environmental regulations and standards, conducts inspections, and enforces environmental laws.
Human Resource, Finance And Administration
The department offers provision of administrative support to NEMA programmes including human resources management, logistics, equipment, procurement, operations and maintenance. It also performs the financial management and accounting functions.
Executive Director
The Office of the Executive Director is responsible for the oversight management of the Authority; policy guidance; resource mobilization and accountability; legal advice; monitoring and evaluation; corporate communications; internal audit; and procurement of works, goods and services (including disposal of assets). The office also spearheads coordination with the Board, the Ministry of Water and Environment, Policy Committee on the Environment, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, donors, the private sector, and civil society organisations.