Nyarwodho Micro-Catchment Management Plan

Client: Ministry of Water and Environment

Location: Nebbi District & Transboundary (DRC), Uganda

The Challenge

Nyarwodho is a transboundary micro-catchment (Uganda–DRC) facing water scarcity, poverty, school dropout, and food insecurity. High rural population pressure and limited water storage capacity threaten livelihood sustainability. Transboundary coordination adds complexity—both countries must align water governance.

Our Role

Earth Partners led integrated water resources management planning addressing both hydrological and socio-economic dimensions.

What We Delivered

• Hydrological Analysis: Water availability; seasonal flow patterns; transboundary flow requirements

• Ecosystem Health Assessment: Forest cover; wetland status; biodiversity value

• Socio-Economic Profiling: Livelihood analysis; poverty mapping; food security assessment

• Transboundary Stakeholder Engagement: Coordination with DRC authorities; shared water agreements framework

• Strategic Intervention Options: Water harvesting; livelihood diversification; poverty reduction linkages

• Micro-Catchment Management Plan: Participatory strategy addressing water security and livelihood resilience

Key Results

✓ Transboundary Water Governance Framework Established

✓ 10+ Water Security Interventions Identified

✓ Community Livelihood Improvement Linked to Water Management

✓ Cross-Border Stakeholder Coordination Operational