The EU-Erasmus co- funded project: ‘Strengthening Teaching and Research Capacities in recently established Ugandan Universities to deliver climate change resilience and green energy solutions to farming communities (STRCUU)’ is a capacity building action for two young Ugandan universities: Ndejje University and Soroti University.

The € 400,000 three year grant will facilitate Ndejje University and Soroti University to strengthen their project management capacity, and develop research and training programs in climate change resilience and green energy solutions.

The Project aims to strengthen the capacity of young universities in Uganda to contribute meaningfully to national and regional climate resilience efforts. Through enhanced training, research, and international collaboration, the project seeks to equip higher education institutions with the tools and expertise needed to support farming communities facing increasing climate-related challenges.  The project will also institute sustainability of climate resilience and green energy innovations through outreach Programmes, national and regional policy engagements alongside regulatory agencies.

The project aims to contribute to establishing a robust academic system in emerging HEIs in recently established Ugandan Universities for delivery of a sustainable climate change management and adaptive green energy solutions. This will be achieved through the following strategies.

•  Adjust newly established HEIs’ academic programs to support training and research intended to address climate change impacts and the need for green energy transition. 

• Enhance the delivery of training and research in climate change resilience and green energy solutions to the farming and associated communities and industries.
• Promote strong collaboration among newly established HEIs and other stakeholders (including policymakers and industry) to foster effective climate change management and green energy transitions
• Increase inclusivity in accessing academic programs in HEIs related to developing and delivering climate change resilience and green energy solutions