About the organisation

The African Union of Conservationists (AUC) is an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting modern environmental conservation practices across Africa. We work to bring together conservationists, organizations, and institutions to address the continent’s most pressing environmental challenges through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable solutions.

Our mandate is to facilitate joint efforts with national and international organizations, NGOs, community-based organizations (CBOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), local authorities, and governments. By building these partnerships, we ensure that conservation and development are not competing priorities but integrated efforts that benefit both people and the planet.

Why collaborate with us

Adaptation towards Development

Building resilience for sustainable development by applying optimal strategies and practical solutions.

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Globally Networked

Through IUBS, AUC connects with scientific unions worldwide for shared learning and collaboration.

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Sustainable Development

Sharing updated and reliable information to promote long-term environmental sustainability.

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Unified Conservation Scientists

Advancing knowledge on human influence on the environment through collective scientific action.

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Unique Programs

Addressing environmental challenges through innovative measurement and analytical methods.

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Our Team

Secretariat

Raymond Katebaka

General Secretary

Mourice Kalema

Coordinator Development Minerals Project

Florence Uwamahoro

Human Resource & Finance Manager

Phionah Kansiime

Head of Partnerships

Richard Bavakure

ESG Safeguard Advisor

Stephen Ssemwaka

Programs Coordinator

Whom We Work With

African Union of Conservationists

Africa/AUC/ISZS main focus:

  • Coordinate the ISZS activities in Africa if considered and found practical
  • Promote and foster the growth of the ISZS and scientific community in Africa
  • Help Ugandans/Africans to have easy publication of the work
  • Focus on helping graduate students by exposing them to the contemporary zoological research meetings.
  • Encourage, stimulate, design ISZS interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary zoological research and development
  • Provide a platform where other international members of ISZS/IUBS and other will benefit Africans

The groups under zoology that AUC categorised:

  • Ecology
  • Ornithology
  • Mammology
  • Herpetology
  • Primatology
  • Microbiology  
  • Entomology,
  • Aquaculture
  • Genetics

The table below give the names of working group leaders and some active members

NameTitleField of Expertise & Place of workRole & responsibility in ISZS Africa (Uganda)
Dr. Robert KityoPhDZoologist. Makerere University Department of Biological SciencesLeader of ISZS Uganda
Working group
Dr. Mathias BehanganaPhDExpert in herpetology in Africa. Makerere University Department of Environment, National Biodiversity Data Bank (NBDB)Leader of Herpetological group
Dr. Eric SandePhDExpert on Ornithology, Makerere University Department of Biological SciencesAdvisor on conservation of species
Dr. Dianah NalwangaPhDNatureUganda a Birdlife International Partner, RSPB partner in UgandaA member of ornithological group
Prof. Derek PomeroyMakerere University Department of EnvironmentAdvisor
Dr. Bosco NkurunungiPhDMbarara University, Department of BiologyA member of primatology group
Dr. Julius Bunny LejjuPhDClimate change and biodiversity, Mbarara UniversityAdvisor
Dr. Edward AndamaPhDBusitema UniversityA member of ISZS Uganda
Dr. Christopher BakuunetaPhDExpert in applied Ecology, Makerere University Department of Biological SciencesA member of ISZS Uganda
Dr. James KaleemaPhDBotanist, Dept of BotanyAdvisor and member of ISZS Uganda
Dr. David OgaramPhDBacteriologist, African Union of Conservationists (AUC)Advisor
Raymond KatebakaMr/MScOrnithologist, African Union of Conservationists (AUC)Coordinator of ISZS Uganda/Africa