Most Important Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Uganda are faced with complex challenges that range from unsustainable resource use practices to high poverty levels, which inevitably lead to habitat degradation and biodiversity loss. Addressing these challenges necessitates robust approaches that aim at promoting biodiversity conservation while at the same time addressing sustainable livelihoods in the affected areas.

For over 20 years, NatureUganda has implemented conservation projects based on priority species, sites and habitats with people because it recognizes their custodianship role and indigenous knowledge.