National Association of Professional Environmentalists

The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) is a Ugandan environmental action organization founded in 1997. It describes itself as committed to sustainable solutions to Uganda's most challenging environmental and economic growth problems. NAPE monitors government actions, conducts research, provides educational materials, develops science-based strategies, organizes affected communities, makes common cause with other civil society and international organizations, and engages government officials at all levels. NAPE's vision is an inclusive Ugandan society where women and youth take centre stage in the sustainable management of natural resources. Its mission is to be a national environmental organization that lobbies and advocates for the sustainable management of natural resources for the benefit of all. Its stated goal is improved management of natural resources in Uganda. Core values include professionalism, teamwork and commitment, transparency and accountability, respect, and integrity. The organization's work spans several thematic areas. It campaigns for the restoration of degraded wetland ecosystems, such as the Nabakazi Wetland, through awareness, ownership, and protection of buffer zones. It promotes women's right to land, creating spaces for sisterhood and peer-to-peer learning. It supports national feminist schools to enable feminist engagement in the extractive industry. It also runs campaigns against gender-based violence, including participation in the 16 Days of Activism against GBV. NAPE publishes reports on energy, chemical management, sustainability schools, ecosystems restoration, forestry and biodiversity, as well as magazines and brochures. It is based in Uganda and operates nationally, working with communities, civil society organizations, and international partners. The organization positions itself as independent and willing to work with anyone committed to the public interest, while refusing to be intimidated or silenced by powerful political or special interests.

The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) was founded in 1997 in Uganda. From its inception, it has positioned itself as an action organization committed to sustainable solutions to Uganda's most challenging environmental and economic growth problems. Over the years, NAPE has engaged in monitoring government actions, conducting research, providing educational materials, developing science-based strategies, organizing affected communities, and making common cause with other civil society organizations and international organizations. NAPE's work has included campaigns and programs on wetland restoration, women's land rights, feminist engagement in the extractive industry, and gender-based violence. It has published reports on energy, chemical management, sustainability schools, ecosystems restoration, forestry and biodiversity, as well as magazines and brochures. The organization has also supported national feminist schools and participated in the 16 Days of Activism against GBV. As of its official website, NAPE continues to implement activities, with some scheduled between February and July 2026. It remains based in Uganda and operates nationally, advocating for improved management of natural resources for the benefit of all.

• 1997

  NAPE is founded in Uganda.

• NAPE launches the Nabakazi Wetland restoration initiative.

• NAPE supports national feminist schools for engagement in the extractive industry.

• NAPE participates in the 16 Days of Activism against GBV campaign.

An independent Ugandan environmental action organization that lobbies and advocates for sustainable natural resource management, with a focus on women and youth.

• Energy Reports

• Chemical Management Reports

• Sustainability School Reports

• Ecosystems Restoration Reports

• Forestry and Biodiversity Reports

• Magazines and Brochures

1. 1Home | NAPEnape.or.ug
2. 2Who We Are | NAPEnape.or.ug
3. 3National Association of Professional Environmentalists - Wikidatawikidata.org