Supported by the Agroecology Fund, COPACSO has launched the “Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed” campaign in Moroto. By introducing EcoTV and the ecomarket indigenous platform, this initiative empowers local youth and traditional elders to preserve ancient rangeland wisdom and build sustainable, middleman-free digital businesses
Traditional Apiary Training Boosts Livelihoods and Sustainable Land Use in Kotido and Moroto
Discover how COPACSO empowered pastoralist civil society organisations in Moroto with resource mobilisation and grant proposal writing skills, supported by SVCF.
The Coalition of Pastoral Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) has launched a strategic initiative to secure pastoral land rights in Karamoja, following a participatory training needs assessment that identified critical gaps in legal literacy, land governance, and community advocacy.
This article from the Seeds of Gold advice section examines how pastoralist communities in areas like Nakasongola and Kiruhura manage water scarcity during dry seasons and utilize traditional land use practices. Authored by Lominda Afedraru, the piece highlights that pastoralism dates back to around 8500-6500 BCE and outlines vital strategies such as sustainable rangeland management, water conservation structures like sand dams, and proper animal healthcare that help pastoralists protect communal land, prevent soil degradation, and support Uganda’s green economy.
COPACSO led a high-impact Media Engagement Workshop (6–7 Nov 2025) with top journalists to reposition pastoralism as an economic and ecological asset.
COPACSO was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation at the Indigenous Food and Seed Festival (30–31 Oct 2025) for its decisive advocacy. COPACSO amplified pastoralist voices, showcased Karamoja’s indigenous seeds and successfully pushed for robust policy protection against GMOs, solidifying its national leadership in agroecology.
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COPACSO’s Digital Storytelling Training ( October 2025) successfully empowered youth and women with digital marketing and media skills. The training yielded youth-led brand prototypes and established the foundation for EcoTV, a new communication channel driven by COPACSO to promote agroecological knowledge and economic resilience in Karamoja.
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COPACSO successfully convened over 400 youth at the Karamoja Cultural Event (9–13 Sept 2025) to launch the Youth Communiqué on Climate Justice and Land Rights. This key document, driven by COPACSO’s advocacy, demands policy action on disarmament, increased PDM funding, and climate compensation, demonstrating COPACSO’s leadership in empowering youth and influencing national policy for pastoralist communities.
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COPACSO convened a strategic Batwa Land Rights Dialogue (25 July 2025) in Kisoro to document displacement testimonies.
