GLA II - IUCN NL - Uganda The GLA programme in Uganda has three long-term objectives i) Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities sustainably govern forest landscapes; ii) the Government of Uganda and the private sector (in extractives, agro-commodities and energy) no longer drive deforestation and degradation, protect forests and human rights and implement the NDC Work Plan to address climate change; and iii) secure civic spaces for environment and human rights defenders to secure civic space for civil society and IPLC leaders to speak out for their rights, livelihoods and the forest.
 
To achieve this, the partners will among other conduct evidence-based advocacy and lobbying that includes developing research and information generation. Use the knowledge to create and use informed social movements to reach out to duty bearers and public.