Climate Proof and Eco-smart DRR Though Karamoja region in Uganda has become more peaceful and stable, drought, floods, animal and human diseases continue to threaten the livelihoods in Nakapiripirit and Napak districts. With support of CORDAID, ECO Uganda is implementing smart solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction, including climate adaption and improved ecosystem management. Cordaid with its partner ECO Uganda aims to contribute to increased resilience to climate-induced shocks of the target communities. Increased resilience will reduce the impact of hazards on their livelihoods. The communities will plan for and implement mitigation and preventive measures towards drought and floods. Integrated disaster risk reduction interventions include strengthening farming practices, credit and saving, alternative livelihoods and animal health. These efforts will be coupled with an early warning system and enforcement of local regulation for sustainable use of environment The project will target 25 communities in Nabilatuk and Lolachat sub-counties of Nakapiripirit district and Iriir sub-county of Napak district in Karamoja sub-region, north-east Uganda. This number includes 4 new communities to replicate and expand the best-practices of the earlier project phase 2012-2015. Total number of direct beneficiaries is 10,040. An additional 5600 people will benefit from the project indirectly