We conduct research that integrates hydrology, ecology, and climate adaptation to protect Uganda’s lakes, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers. Our work strengthens water security, ecosystem resilience, and community wellbeing.
Uganda’s freshwater ecosystems support millions of people through water supply, food production, hydropower, and biodiversity. Yet these systems face increasing pressure from land-use change, pollution, climate variability, and rapid population growth. FRE-RG responds to these challenges by generating scientific evidence that helps protect water resources and strengthen ecosystem resilience.
Our work integrates hydrology, ecology, and climate adaptation to understand how freshwater systems function and how they can be sustainably managed. Through field research, modelling, community partnerships, and training, we develop practical solutions that reduce flood risks, safeguard wetlands, enhance water security, and support climate-resilient livelihoods across Uganda.
Uganda’s freshwater systems are under increasing pressure from land-use change, pollution, erosion, and climate variability. FRE-RG works at the intersection of research, community engagement, and policy to address these challenges using science-driven and nature-based solutions.
We integrate hydrology, ecology and climate science to develop practical, evidence-based solutions for resilient freshwater systems.
We assess floods, groundwater, erosion, and water availability using field monitoring, modelling, and satellite-based analysis.
We monitor rivers, lakes and wetlands using biological indicators to protect biodiversity and sustain ecosystem services.
We develop nature-based and community-led solutions that strengthen climate resilience, water security and sustainable land use.
Explore our active research projects addressing water security, ecosystem health, and climate resilience across Uganda’s freshwater landscapes.
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Uganda’s freshwater systems, including lakes, rivers, wetlands, and aquifers, form the foundation of the country’s water security, food production, biodiversity, and climate resilience. These ecosystems
Kabale University, in partnership with BOKU University’s Institute for Hydrology and Water Management (Austria), has registered major milestones in advancing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Kabale University has awarded four competitive postgraduate scholarships under the Strengthening Smallholder Farmer Resilience to Climate Change through Joint Learning, Development, and Evaluation of Contextualised
Kabale University has taken a significant step toward strengthening climate-responsive education with the successful conduct of a two-day training workshop on the Competence-Based Review of
We work with universities, development agencies, government institutions, and community organisations to advance freshwater science, climate resilience, and sustainable water management.
