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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Kabale University has strengthened its capacity for environmental monitoring and water resources research by acquiring and installing state-of-the-art scientific equipment under the KI-WATER project. The
In February 2026, two Master’s students from BOKU University began a six-week collaborative research field campaign with Environmental Sciences students from Kabale University (KAB) in
From 16 to 20 February 2026, Kabale University hosted a five-day hands-on training course on applied hydrometry and water-quality monitoring under the KI-WATER project, in
A high-level delegation from BOKU visited KAB to assess progress on their collaborative projects and define the next phase of their strategic academic collaboration. The
We work with universities, development agencies, government institutions, and community organisations to advance freshwater science, climate resilience, and sustainable water management.
