1. National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA)

Serves as the leading agency for environmental protection and compliance.
• Coordinates with various stakeholders to enforce sustainable management of genetic resources.
• Ensures environmental and legal standards are met before granting access to resources.
• Monitors activities involving the utilization of genetic resources for potential environmental impacts.

2. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

• Responsible for the management of wildlife resources, including genetic materials from fauna.
• Regulates access and use of resources in protected areas such as national parks and game reserves.
• Supports benefit-sharing agreements to ensure local communities benefit from wildlife genetic resources.

3. National Forestry Authority (NFA)

• Manages access to forest-based genetic resources, focusing on sustainable use and conservation.
• Regulates activities within central forest reserves.
• Collaborates with research institutions to advance knowledge and conservation strategies.

4. Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST)

• Acts as the central authority for coordinating ABS processes and issuing access permits.
• Evaluates applications for access to ensure they align with national priorities.
• Facilitates negotiations between stakeholders to establish fair and equitable benefit-sharing agreements.

5. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF)

• Oversees access and management of agricultural and animal genetic resources.
• Promotes sustainable practices in the use of genetic resources to enhance productivity.
• Collaborates with researchers and local communities to preserve genetic diversity.

6. Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE)

• Regulates access to water-based and forest genetic resources.
• Promotes conservation and restoration initiatives in collaboration with other agencies.
• Ensures that genetic resource access complies with water and forest management policies.

7. Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS)

• Ensures the quality, safety, and standardization of genetic resources and derivatives intended for trade.
• Verifies compliance with international and national standards for genetic resource utilization.

8. Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)

• Facilitates industrial research and development for value addition to genetic resources.
• Supports technology transfer and innovation for sustainable utilization.

9. District Local Governments

• Serve as grassroots administrators for the implementation of ABS guidelines.
• Facilitate community engagement, resource negotiations, and local monitoring of ABS compliance.
• Provide platforms for resolving disputes and enforcing regulations locally.

10. National Forestry Resources Research Institute (NaFORRI)

• Research to support the sustainable utilization and conservation of forest genetic resources.
• Works with stakeholders to promote reforestation and biodiversity conservation.

11. Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC)

• Specializes in the conservation, collection, and utilization of plant genetic materials.
• Provides technical support for the sustainable management of agricultural biodiversity.

12. National Fisheries Resources Research Institute (NaFIRRI)

• Engages in the research and management of aquatic genetic resources.
• Monitors the impacts of human activities on aquatic biodiversity and provides policy recommendations.

13. National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Databank (NaGRC&DB)

• Ensures the preservation and improvement of animal genetic resources.
• Provides genetic materials for breeding and research purposes.

14. Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB)

• Promotes the export of genetic resources while ensuring adherence to ABS regulations.
• Facilitates market access for value-added products derived from genetic resources.

15. Uganda Revenue Authority (Customs and Border Control)

• Enforces laws governing the import and export of genetic resources.
• Works to prevent illegal trade and ensure compliance with ABS protocols.

16. Uganda Police Force (UPF)

• Plays a key role in law enforcement to prevent unauthorized access and trade of genetic resources.
• Works with environmental and conservation agencies to prosecute offenders.

17. Environmental Police Force (EPF)

• Supports NEMA in monitoring and enforcing environmental regulations related to genetic resources.
• Engages in inspections and compliance checks.

18. Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD)

• Advocates for the inclusion of traditional knowledge holders in ABS negotiations.
• Ensures fair benefits to communities, particularly marginalized groups, in ABS processes.

19. Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA)

• Manages tourism-related activities involving genetic resources, such as ecotourism and cultural tourism.
• Promotes conservation initiatives tied to tourism benefits.

20. Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)

• Research microorganisms and viruses with genetic resources applications.
• Supports the health sector with innovations derived from genetic material.

21. Vector Control Division (VCD)

• Oversees the management of vectors for disease control, ensuring sustainable use of genetic resources.
• Supports research and application of vector management strategies.

22. Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Institute (NCRI)

• Focuses on the discovery and development of medicinal products from plant genetic resources.
• Promotes sustainable harvesting and utilization practices.

23. Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MOJCA)

• Provides legal support in drafting ABS agreements and resolving disputes.
• Ensures ABS regulations align with Uganda’s legal framework.

24. Makerere University

• Contributes to capacity building and research on genetic resources and ABS compliance.
• Partners with national and international stakeholders for biodiversity management.

25. National Biodiversity Data Bank - Makerere University

• Maintains comprehensive data on Uganda’s biodiversity to aid in decision-making.
• Supports research and policy formulation related to genetic resources.

26. Fisheries Department under MAAIF

• Manages and enforces policies related to aquatic genetic resources.
• Ensures sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture.

27. Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

• Manages intellectual property rights related to genetic resources.
• Facilitates the registration of patents and trademarks derived from genetic material.

28. Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (MTIC)

• Promotes industrial and trade-related utilization of genetic resources.
• Ensures compliance with ABS and international trade regulations.