COPACSO joined the 2025 Batwa Advocacy Meeting to support Indigenous rights, land restitution and cultural preservation, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive land justice in Uganda.
Many pastoralists in Karamoja have lost their rights to land due to the lack of formal land registration. For generations,
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COPACSO, with support from the International Land Coalition (ILC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),
From 26 to 27 March 2025, the Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) co-organized the Rangeland and Pastoralist Multi-Stakeholder
From 17 to 20 March 2025, the Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organizations (COPACSO), in collaboration with the Food and
Preserving culture is not only about celebrating traditions but also about ensuring the survival of indigenous peoples in a rapidly changing world. Indigenous cultures offer valuable insights into sustainable living, resource management, and biodiversity conservation. In Uganda, as in many other countries, the cultural practices of pastoralists have been integral to preserving ecosystems and maintaining food security. Cultural preservation also ensures that indigenous people can continue to claim their land and seed rights, which are essential for their livelihoods and survival.
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COPACSO is advancing sustainable land use practices in Karamoja through active collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders. This initiative aims
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On 7 November 2024, COPACSO, in collaboration with partners, co-organised the launch of the “Keep Your Land, Keep Your Seed” campaign in Dokolo District. The campaign promotes the protection of communal land rights, indigenous seeds, and animal genetic resources, advancing people-centred land governance and sustainable livelihoods for pastoralist and farming communities in Uganda.
The Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organisations (COPACSO) is an indigenous peoples’ organization dedicated to advocating for and promoting pastoralism
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COPACSO urges accelerated action on sustainable rangelands management in Karamoja. Through community-based pasture cultivation, the initiative supports climate resilience, food security, and the empowerment of women and pastoralist households.
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