According to project documents, the project seeks to support the Government of Uganda to take climate change issues into account when managing critical wetland areas and to address barriers that prevent Uganda from sustaining resilient wetland ecosystems and associated livelihoods.

Project documents identify three project outputs: 1) Restoration and management of wetland hydrology and associated forests, including by physically restoring wetlands, and putting in place wetland management plans that ensure sustainable and resilient management of these ecosystems; 2) Improved agricultural practices and alternative livelihood options in the wetland catchment, including by introducing climate-resilient practices and new opportunities for sustainable livelihoods; and 3) Strengthening access to climate and early warning information for farmers and other target communities to support wetland management, including by expanding networks for generating and processing information, as well as strengthening dissemination channels to reach local users.

The project document states that the project will target two regions- South Western Uganda and Eastern Uganda.

The complaint alleges several violations of UNDP's Social and Environmental Standards (SES), regarding the "Building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchments in Uganda" Project.  The complaint alleges that wetland reclamation activities, which occurred between 10-18 November, 2023, led to human rights violations, excessive use of force, the razing of crops and households, and loss of livelihoods. The complaint also alleges that no affected groups had been consulted prior to the implementation of the project. 

The complaint is submitted by the Health Equity and Policy Initiative (HEAPI) on behalf of residents of Rukungiri District, Southwestern Uganda.