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3rd International Conference on Geographical Science for Resilient Communities, Ecosystems and Livelihoods under Global Environmental Change (GORILLA) 4th-6th Dec 2024

IGU

Excursions 2024

Exploring the Transformative and Captivating Elgon Landscapes

Mountain Elgon
Mountain Elgon

Introduction

The two days Gorilla International Conference gist is to elicit a range of sustainability issues as stipulated in the Global Development Agenda 2030 distilling challenges and opportunities premised on field conditions, A three-day post GORILLA conference field excursion is being organized to Mt Elgon in Eastern Uganda. Part of the Mt Elgon, above 2500m is a designated Biosphere reserve and National Park, while the rest of the landscape below 2500m is an agricultural landscape. The excursion intends to further the sharing of knowledge on emerging issues in the context of resilience building under diverse socio-ecological systems for rural and urban.

The exciting field excursion is planned for 3 days and will cap the conference series of activities to be held in Kampala. Mt Elgon region is one of the most beautiful and interesting sites in Uganda. The excursion will expose the participants to a range of visual catching landscape scenery and developments within the region. The region’s population is largely dependent on a range of livelihoods involving exploitation of ecosystems and landscape resources. This has, however, paused socio-ecological problems amidst changing climate conditions. Interesting to note is the increasing efforts by the government and various development partners to address the problems through a multitude of innovations. These innovations are worthy witnessing and drawing lessons as professionals in our respective capacities (e.g. researchers, practitioners, tourists).

Mt Elgon
Mt. Elgon

Objectives of the excursion:

  • To acquaint the participants with the existing local problems and on-going initiatives pertaining to the theme of the conference
  • Provide opportunity for participants to tour and enjoy the beautiful unique features transcending the region

Output:

  • Field excursion report

Outcome:

  • Improved understanding of the sustainability issues of the varied ecosystems and interventions promoted by different actors operating in Mt Elgon region

Excursion planned activities and date:

Activities Day Date
  • Two main brief stopovers at selected sites largely for roadside observations and briefings. The first stopover is at Mabira forest Reserve- Lugazi Sugar cane landscape; this is a land mark site of convergence for conservation and economic interests.
  • The second stopover will be at Jinja city historical landmark; the source of the Nile River and key tourist centre.
 1 7th Dec 2024
  • Brief interaction with the Chief Warden Mt Elgon national Park.
  • Travel to the field to explore the mid-upper mountain (Sipi falls and associated cave complexes; Atari agricultural & conservation landscape in Kapchorwa) for half day.
  • Strategically do some tree planting with the local communities and thereafter converge for IMD mini celebration* in the afternoon at the main place of accommodation, the Wash and Willis Hotel in M
 2 8th Dec 2024
On the way to Kampala, we shall have a stopover for lunch at Nile Resort Hotel, Jinja 3 9th Dec 2024

Cost of Field Excursion

Each participant will pay USD 300 to cater for accommodation, transport, meals and other costs.

Expression of interest and payment

Those interested in the excursion should send an email to; nakilezabob@gmail.com with a
copy to info.gorilla@mak.ac.ug. Indicate the subject matter as Post-GORILLA Conference
Excursion. An invoice for the excursion will be sent to you. More details will be posted on
the GORILLA conference website.

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