Natural History Museum’s award-winning exhibition debuts in Kampala Showcases Uganda’s biodiversity supporting £1.88 billion tourism economy andblivelihoodsbHighlights conservation success stories advancing Vision 2040 and climate goals
Ugandans will have the opportunity to experience world-class wildlife photography as the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens in Kampala this week. The showcase celebrates Uganda’s extraordinary natural heritage and the country’s growing success in conservation.
Developed by London’s Natural History Museum, the exhibition features award-winning images from the global competition alongside photographs by Ugandan photographers. The collection captures Uganda’s mountain gorillas, shoebills, and diverse ecosystems that underpin the country’s £1.88 billion tourism economy—a cornerstone of Uganda’s Agro-Industrialisation, Tourism, Minerals, and Science & Technology (ATMS) strategy.
Uganda’s biodiversity is both a global treasure and a vital economic asset. Protecting nature supports the country’s Vision 2040 objectives by creating jobs, building climate resilience, and safeguarding agricultural productivity and water security.
The UK is supporting Uganda’s National Climate Finance Strategy through programmes focused on conservation, clean cooking, renewable energy, and climate-smart agriculture. This includes establishing the Climate Finance Unit in the Ministry of Finance and supporting women’s shea butter cooperatives in Northern Uganda—initiatives that demonstrate how protecting nature drives inclusive economic growth.
The exhibition includes contributions from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Conservation Foundation, Conservation Through Public Health, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nkima Forest Lodge, and Ugandan photographers. Together, they highlight a shared commitment to conservation that benefits communities across the nation.
The Natural History Museum is a world-leading scientific institution dedicated to addressing the planetary emergency. Its exhibitions inspire millions around the world to value and protect the natural world.
