The Uganda LCA Network was launched in April 2018 as a leading network of professionals of international repute in conducting Life Cycle Assessment studies.
Implemented in
- Africa
- Uganda
Sectors of activity
Consumer Goods, Education, Food & Beverage
Type of initiative
Capacity Building & Implementation, Education & Awareness Raising
Type of lead actor
Scientific and Technical
Start date
19/06/2019
Submitted on:
19/06/2019Objectives
The Life Cycle Assessment Network Uganda (LCA Network Uganda)’s goal is to promote life cycle thinking in Uganda in support of sustainable development. Its key objectives include:
- providing a forum for LCA issues in Uganda to act collectively on matters concerning LCA
- popularizing LCA in academic institutions for inclusion in the curricula
- establishing and maintaining a database of LCA experts and research work to promote better information exchange among members and other interested parties.
Activities
As collected through the One Planet Reporting
Output level
Outreach and communication for SCP
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Development of National LCA Database Roadmap
Development of National LCA Database Roadmap
Regions
Africa
Lead organization
LCA Network Uganda
Objective
The goals of the database project were to; • Generate transparent LCI quality data. • Cover mostly used materials, products, and processes in Uganda • Support the increased use and application of LCA for decision making. • Maintain compatibility with other established international LCI databases
Achievements
One of the major achievements was the development road map for creation of our national LCA database. Although the development of the roadmap was a success, there remains the serious challenge of mobilizing financial resources for its implementation
Impact and Results
The network plans to build a pool of trainers at the national level through training of LCA trainers, establish exchanges with other similar networks and take up training in product category rules (PCR) development particularly for agricultural produce.
Next steps and how to get involved
Get in touch with Paul Walakira via the One Planet network website for more information.