Uganda joined the global community in commemorating World Wetlands Day, marking the 54th anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention in the city of Ramsar, Iran in Katerera Sub-County, Rubirizi District Sunday 2nd February 2024.
AFRIYEA Golf Academy, Uganda’s leading junior golf program, has been nominated for the 2025 Golf Environment Awards, competing as the only African organization in the International Golf category. AFRIYEA Golf Academy, a Ugandan-based junior golf development program with a mission of aligning golf with sustainability, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) […]
The Eighth Uganda Evaluation Conference happening at the Uganda Management Institute, will focus on promoting accountable learning and innovative practices to advance national development and climate resilience. Organized by the Uganda Evaluation Association and the Office of the Prime Minister, the conference aims to inspire informed decision-making and effective evaluation strategies aligned with Uganda’s Vision […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged wetland encroachers to vacate peacefully, emphasizing the government’s commitment to environmental protection. Addressing the nation on July 20th, 2024, President Museveni highlighted the necessity of preserving wetlands, which are crucial for rainfall and ecological balance. President Museveni addressing the nation on Saturday about wealth creation According to President Museveni, the […]
Diana Museveni has been appointed as the new patron of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, succeeding Janet Kataha Museveni. The announcement was made during World Chimpanzee Day, emphasizing Diana’s commitment to conservation and efforts to reverse chimpanzee population decline through public participation in habitat protection and anti-poaching measures. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Conservation Trust has […]
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has been recognized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its proactive efforts to promote environmental protection and preservation through the adoption of innovative technologies and the implementation of afforestation initiatives during the National Sustainability Awards 2024 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, held under the theme ‘Promoting Innovative Technologies for […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high-level meeting between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), John Mulimba, and UNDP Resident Representative Nwanne Vwede-Obahor. The discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic ties and collaborative efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable development in Uganda The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high-level meeting […]
Uganda’s Equator Green Belt Project, launched by NEMA and Uganda Martyrs University, aims to create a green corridor across nine districts. The project includes training residents in tree planting and environmental conservation. Zed Kasule, the mayor of Kayabwe town council, planting a tree during the launch of the initiative A project named the Equator Green […]
Uganda has intensified evictions of people encroaching on wetlands to protect these ecosystems and combat climate change. The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has begun demolishing structures in wetlands, starting with Lubigi Wetland in Wakiso. Uganda has intensified evictions of people encroaching on wetlands as the country strives to protect these specific ecosystems and reduce […]
The Minister of Investment and Privatization Hon Evelyn Anite has said that the government of Uganda is committed to ensure that industrial revolution is coupled with the Greening Project so that the hazardous industrial emissions can be safely absorbed during the launch of tree planting campaigns in Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) which is […]
