Countries & Basin
Working Across Borders
The Victoria Basin is a shared resource that connects six countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. It is home to millions of people, unique ecosystems, and critical economic activities — from farming and fisheries to tourism and trade.
Because the impacts of climate change do not stop at borders, our work focuses on transboundary solutions that safeguard shared resources and strengthen collaboration among governments, communities, and enterprises.
Country Snapshots
Each country contributes unique challenges and opportunities, and together they form a basin-wide network of climate-responsive development.
🇺🇬 Uganda
Home to major tributaries of Lake Victoria, Uganda is central to our work on clean energy pilots and catchment restoration, ensuring water security and sustainable power for both rural and urban communities.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Rapidly urbanizing, Kenya is a hub for circular economy models and fisheries resilience programs, where innovation helps reduce waste and protect livelihoods along the lake’s shores.
🇹🇿 Tanzania
With extensive river and wetland systems, Tanzania is at the forefront of Water–Energy–Food (WEF) nexus interventions, integrating renewable energy, irrigation, and watershed management to strengthen resilience.
🇷🇼 Rwanda
Known for its bold climate policies, Rwanda drives smallholder irrigation initiatives and nature-based solutions ventures, enabling farmers and entrepreneurs to adapt while protecting biodiversity.
🇧🇮 Burundi
A predominantly rural country, Burundi focuses on agroforestry systems and rural electrification, creating climate-smart livelihoods and reducing pressure on fragile landscapes.
🇸🇸 South Sudan
With extensive river and wetland systems, Tanzania is at the forefront of Water–Energy–Food (WEF) nexus interventions, integrating renewable energy, irrigation, and watershed management to strengthen resilience.
Basin-Wide Priorities
Beyond individual countries, VBF’s programs address the Victoria Basin as one interconnected system.
Ecosystem Health:
Together, these efforts ensure the Basin is managed as a regional commons, where benefits are shared and risks are collectively managed.