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Forest Management and Sustainable Charcoal Value Chain in Uganda

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) This brochure of the Forest Management and Sustainable Charcoal Value Chain project at FAO Uganda is a brief of the four-year project that seeks to address negative environmental, social and economic impacts of charcoal production. Charcoal is a preferred cooking fuel for a big percentage of Uganda's population because it is relatively affordable and accessible compared to the alternatives. Uganda is in an energy transition to clean fuels but charcoal will remain a significant option during this transition. However, the unsustainable production and utilization of charcoal are highly linked to environmental degradation. The brochure gives the rationale for the project and outlines the interventions that are being implemented to promote a green charcoal value chain in Uganda. These include restoration of degraded forests on private land, supporting individuals and communities to establish woodlots, subsidizing the acquisition of improved technology for charcoal production, supporting better regulatory frameworks for sustainable forestry and charcoal production as well as promoting clean energy alternatives. If properly managed however, charcoal can provide a low-cost, reliable and locally available energy source, with the potential to become a sustainable transition fuel, significantly increasing energy access.

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