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