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Nansana Municipality
Uganda
ABOUT
Member summary
Nansana Municipal Council is a fast-growing urban local government in Wakiso District, located less than 10 km from Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. Home to vibrant markets, diverse communities, and key educational institutions, Nansana plays a strategic role in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
As a rapidly urbanising municipality, Nansana is proactively addressing the pressures of population growth through community-centred climate action, environmental governance, and youth-led sustainability initiatives. Since joining the ICLEI Africa network in 2023, the municipality has strengthened its commitment to inclusive, climate-resilient development — positioning itself as an emerging leader in local climate action among Uganda’s secondary cities.
Details
Population:
~368,694
Member since:
2023
Leading sustainability initiatives
Youth Climate Fund & Youth-Led Action
Nansana launched a dedicated Youth Climate Fund to empower young people with grants, skills, and platforms to lead climate action initiatives. Projects focus on methane emission reduction, waste separation, tree planting, climate awareness, and sustainable livelihoods.
2024–ongoing
Climate Action Planning
The municipality has developed a Climate Action Plan to guide local responses to flooding, waste-related emissions, land degradation, and energy access, while embedding climate education and community participation across sectors.
