[{"bbox": [97, 153, 1147, 233], "category": "Text", "text": "access to energy services will contribute to reduce ecosystems degradation, particularly important in the islands on Lake Victoria where electricity for cooking can be a cost-effective alternative to charcoal, and to a better and more efficient management of natural resources."}, {"bbox": [97, 259, 667, 286], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Outcome of the CRA (Climate Risk Assessment) screening"}, {"bbox": [97, 286, 1147, 337], "category": "Text", "text": "The Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) screening concluded that this action is no or low risk (no need for further assessment)."}, {"bbox": [97, 364, 1147, 786], "category": "Text", "text": "Currently, Uganda's energy mix is overall \"clean\" as it relies highly on hydro-power generation. Over 90% of the electricity generated in the country is from renewable sources. Moreover, part of the current generation surplus could be utilised to make carbon neutral some of its industries and the transport sector (with e-mobility solutions) or to shift a major part of its population towards clean cooking. Biomass is widely used: over 95 % of Ugandan households rely on biomass (firewood or charcoal) for cooking which puts a large pressure on the country's limited forest resources. Linkages between sustainable energy and the fight against climate change are evident. Improved access to affordable, clean, safe and sustainable energy will directly reduce the CO2 footprint. Sustainable energy access will reduce the consumption of fossil fuels (petrol, diesel, and kerosene), waste (lanterns' batteries) and biomass, and thus, lead to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. Moreover, improved access to sustainable energy will help Uganda to attain its Nationally Determined Contributions' (NDC) target, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21.8 megatons of CO2eq from 2020 to 2030, following the signature of the Paris Agreement. This action will therefore contribute to the implementation of the Uganda National Climate Change Policy. Further increased access to electricity and generation capacity installed with renewable energy are at the cornerstone of the Uganda National Climate Change policy (draft) and of the NDC. Notwithstanding, if during the elaboration of the feasibility and design studies the consultant identifies a particular climate risk, adequate mitigation measures will be defined."}, {"bbox": [97, 809, 636, 835], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls"}, {"bbox": [97, 835, 1147, 1153], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the OECD Gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as G1. This implies that the action will contribute to women empowerment by prioritizing their access to economic infrastructure (electricity access), providing job opportunities, improving access to social services such as health and education, freeing time for more productive tasks at home, improving security against gender based violence, reducing respiratory related diseases or increasing income among other benefits. In order to better seize the opportunity to support women during this action, a gender analysis will be part of the feasibility study to ensure adequate mainstreaming of gender during the implementation of the action's activities. Particular regard will be given to women at the elaboration of environmental and social management plan as well as the resettlement action plan, that are part of the feasibility study for this action, and during implementation of these plans. Women's participation will be encouraged in community liaison groups and other representative groups on works sites. Moreover, the project monitoring system to be put in place at the implementation will collect and report data and indicators (on workforce, awareness campaigns, trainings, connections, etc.) disaggregated by gender to better assess the action's impact on women."}, {"bbox": [97, 1178, 243, 1204], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Human Rights"}, {"bbox": [97, 1204, 1147, 1390], "category": "Text", "text": "The action will be implemented following the human rights based approach as it intends to decrease energy poverty and grant equal access to basic social services and economic opportunities for all, including for groups in more vulnerable situations, such as older persons, persons living with disabilities, among other groups. Access to energy is key to catalyse human rights on access to clean water, education or health assistance. The human rights-based approach will be operationalised by ensuring that all rights are respected and that empowerment, participation, non-discrimination, accountability and transparency are promoted. The action will empower \"rights-holders\" in claiming their human rights and build the capacity of \"duty-bearers\" in meeting their obligations."}, {"bbox": [97, 1414, 194, 1440], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disability"}, {"bbox": [97, 1440, 924, 1467], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as D0."}, {"bbox": [97, 1493, 209, 1518], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Democracy"}, {"bbox": [97, 1518, 1147, 1624], "category": "Text", "text": "Access to energy is a way to support and encourage access to information networks that allows citizens to fully exercise their rights and request better accountability from their Government's representatives. Without access to electricity, citizens are isolated and their capacity to participate in decision making processes is very limited. They are also prevented from taking informed decisions."}, {"bbox": [1028, 1680, 1142, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 10 of 21"}]