By Lucky Patrick
AFRIYEA in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment and other environmental based organizations have gathered at Toro club- fort Portal to commemorate the World earth day.
The earth day, is globally recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year as a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes.
Involved organizations in the cause include; Tooro Botanical Gardens, change society needs, Join for water among others. Participants , gathered in Fort Portal for this cause and planted 400 trees as part of phase one for the Campaign and they promised to plant much more.
Richard Muhumuza, the division Mayor, expressed his gratitude of seeing the young generation take lead in environmental conservation and the fight against climate change.
Muhumuza, promised that his division will render maximum support for such activities. He further called upon organizers to schedule an appointment that will ensure the Earth day of 2023 is prioritized.
Highlighting on the way forward to protect the environment, he explained that the division is working to do away with people who are carrying out activities that are endangering the sustainability of R.Mpanga.
Joanita Aloyo, a representative from the Ministry of Water and Environment under the Albertine water and management said that the practice of celebrating earth day should annually be maintained.
Said Islam Musa from Toro botanical , said they are happy to be part of the young generation that is caring to protect and conserve the environment.
“We are happy to support such initiatives because they all align with our vision and mission” he added.
Isaiah Mwesige, CEO AFRIYEA stretched his voice to different individuals, Organizations and government to always make necessary efforts to protect the environment and further called for action.
“I call upon all government worldwide to take action because the fight against climate change is a fight for everyone.” He said
As our environment adapts and seeks to mitigate impacts of climate change, trees should be looked as the lungs of our planet and all efforts carried out to protect it should be greatly recognized as powerful tools in minimizing the effects.
Trees provide a myriad of benefits including clean air, food, clean water, medicine Value among important attributes humans depend on everyday.
