PROJECTS
GREEN CERTIFIED PROJECTS AND GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVES USING LOCAL MATERIALS
Mapping of Certified Green Building and Initiatives in Uganda
This map is a map for green certification projects across Uganda (blue labels) and initiatives relating to construction materials (orange labels). The map identifies projects registered or accredited under specified rating systems or labels. Learn more
The Africa Manifesto for Sustainable Cities and The Built Environment
In 2022, the WorldGBC Africa Regional Network (currently comprised of 15 Green Building Councils) undertook a series of consultations to develop the Africa Manifesto for Sustainable Cities and the Built Environment. The Manifesto creates the opportunity of a united voice, raised ambitions, and a framework for tracking progress against its policy asks. Learn more
Greening Uganda’s Urbanization and Industrialization in four secondary cities: Arua, Gulu, Mbarara and Jinja.
GBCUG has signed an MOU with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Uganda on Cooperation for Green City Development. With inter alia support the incorporation of green building standards in the National Building Code and with delivery of training materials and training to key stakeholders in the four secondary cities and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA). Learn more
GBCUG led work to support the incorporation of green building standards in the National Building Codes under the Ministry of Works and Transport European Union (EU) funded) project entitled: ‘Greening Uganda’s Urbanisation and Industrialisation’. We successfully delivered a Gap Analysis and Recommendations to the National Building Review Board.
Strengthening UNFCC Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Mitigation and Adaptation
We actively campaigned for the enhancement of Uganda’s nationally determined contributions to include the built environment as a critical factor for climate change mitigation and adaptation, effectively moving sustainable design and green building from a design preference to a necessity.