Advocates Coalition on Environment and Development

Advocates Coalition on Environment and Development (ACODE)

Postal Address	P.O. Box 29836, Kampala, Uganda
Street Address	Plot 94 Kanjokya Street, Kamwokya
Tel	256-41-530798
Fax	-
E-mail	acode@acode-u.org
Web Address	-
Year Established	1999
Contacts	Godber W. Tumushabe, Executive Director/Chairman Arthur Bainomugisha, Secretary, Management Committee Doris Akol, Member Management Committee George Sikoyo, Member Management Committee Onesmus Mugyenyi, Member Management Committee
Mission	To promote a conducive operational environment for environmental civic organizations To promote environmental litigation as a tool for environmental management To promote access to environmental information Provide support for the National Fisheries Policy Process To advocate for community resource rights
Geographical area of operations	Uganda
Issues area of operations	Environmental policy research and consulting, Public interest environmental litigation, Environmental Management, Environmental advocacy.
Activities	Publication of Research Reports and Policy Briefs, arranging policy dialogue workshops, seminars and meetings for specialized groups such as magistrates, government officials, lawyers and Members of Parliament.
Affiliation(s)	-
Dissemination	Brochures, publications and policy research series, and environmental research series.
Target Audience	Policy makers, conservationists, researchers, and the general public.
Additional Information	ACODE has prepared articles entitled: "The Precautionary Principle, Biotechnology and Environmental Litigation: Complexities in Litigating New Emerging Environmental Problems" "Non-Timber Forest Products and Forest Management Policy and Priorities in Uganda. Policy Measures to Support Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods." Two others articles on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the right to freedom of association are expected to be available soon. To obtain a copy of the articles via email, send a message to acode@acode-u.org.

Last update: July-16, 2002