The critique of the Legal Frame Works for the Protection of Wetlands in Uganda: A case study of Kampala Capital City Authority.
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2011-12
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Kampala International University, School of law.
Abstract
The Research evaluated the adequacy of the existing legal frame work for the protection of
wetlands,the rationale for the conservation of wetlands and the mechanisms that are put in place
to conserve the wetland resources.The case study makes use of qualitative research methods to
make a critical analysis of wetland policies in Kampala capital city authority.The research was
conducted tlu·ough legal policy analysis,literature review and interviews with the stake holders
such as NEMA,wetland Inspection Department,KCCA and locals.
Although the protection of Kampala's wetlands is an important priority for many,increased
population,industrialistion,and conflict of interest has often led to the misuse of the wetlands
,the principle of sustainable development cannot only tlu·ive unless the government is committed
with strict measures to protect many wetlands in Uganda,it is unrealistic that the citizens always
expect NEMA to enforce the law ,it should be an individual responsibility to every citizen in
Uganda to protect the wetlands echo system.
Conclusively,there are many challenges to the legal frame works for the protection of wetlands
in Uganda which has led to long term problems as a result of which continued reclaiming of
wetlands has led to flooding that anchored the researcher's mind to come up with several
recommendations to restore wetlands in city by empowering the stakeholders in the protection of
the wetlands to live in union with their surroundings so as to benefit the present and also
preserve them for future generations equitably.
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A research paper submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement of the Award of
Bachelors Degree in Laws of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Legal Frame Works, Wetlands, Protection, Critique, Kampala Capital City Authority.