The Environment Governance Institute (EGI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable management of the environment and natural resources in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region. Based in Kampala, Uganda, the organization was born out of the need to contribute to efforts to promote equitable utilization and sustainable management of natural resources for socio-economic development. Through lobbying, research, and community education, EGI works with communities and leaders to ensure that natural resources are sustainably managed to benefit the poor and vulnerable communities.