Partnering for forests in Uganda The Partnering for Forests in Uganda programme contributes to the implementation of Sector 1.1 - Promoting a sustainable environment and natural resources management; Specific Objective 1.1.2. ¿Promoting a sustainable development of the forestry sector in Uganda¿ of the priority ¿Green and Climate Transition¿ of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027. The action is based on the extensive experience of the European Union in the forestry sector, in particular the 15 years¿ experience in supporting the country to develop a commercial forestry sector. The action aims at tackling the roots causes of deforestation in Uganda while promoting reforestation and sustainable economic development in an integrated and comprehensive manner by focusing on the following key areas of work:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To increase inclusive investments and decent job opportunities for women and men in sustainable forestry and forest-based value chains;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To increase forest cover by both decreasing deforestation &amp; forest degradation and promoting forest restoration and community support to preservation efforts;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To enhance effectiveness of forest resources governance, protection and management. &nbsp;The implementation of the programme will be closely aligned to the roll-out of the Forest Partnership to be signed between the European Union and the Government of Uganda.&nbsp;The Action will mainly target SDG: Life on land (SDG 15) while contributing to other significant SDGs: Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8); Climate Action (SDG 13); Peace, justice and strong institutions (SDG 16), Gender Equality (SDG5); Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).&nbsp;The action is aligned with the main EU policies in the forestry sector while directly contributing to several programmes of the National Development Plan III, the revised National Determined Contributions and the forest policies of Uganda.