How WWF and ABInBev are Securing River Rwizi for People and Nature

Posted on 2 April 2024

WWF in Uganda hosted Alex Mung, the AB InBev Global Director of Water Sustainability and Nick Mylet, Global Director Sustainable Agriculture. The guests were in Uganda to witness the work that WWF and ABInBev are rolling out around River Rwizi in Western Uganda the protect the water quality and quantity from this River.

“According to Nick, freshwater systems are under threat from over-exploitation, water pollution, habitat degradation among others. Our partnership with WWF is to address these challenges and ensure a future of life and more cheers”, he noted.

AB InBev’s partnership with WWF Uganda is part of its broader water stewardship efforts, which include driving substantial improvements in internal water use efficiency across its operations, working in the wider landscapes where it is based to restore and protect rivers and water resources, and collaborating with peer companies amplify impact and advocate for wider change.

WWF and AB InBev are working together in Uganda to measurably improve water availability, water quality and freshwater biodiversity.

“We are catalyzing key decision makers to recognize the value of water and improve water governance to enable solutions to address water availability and quality challenges. The partnership is also working to mobilize investment for sustainable landscape management and further implement solutions to ensure that natural resources in these locations are managed sustainably and equitably,” noted the WWF Program Conservation Manager. 
The guests witnessed how WWF has working with communities to develop new enterprises and encourage sustainable farming practices to reduce pollution and over-exploitation along the River Rwizi in Uganda, securing this valuable water source for people and nature.  

Alex Mung, the AB InBev Global Director of Water Sustainability and Nick Mylet, Global Director Sustainable Agriculture together with WWF and Ministry officials in River Rwizi