Uganda Marks World Environment Day with Call for Individual Climate Action
EDITORIAL Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking World Environment Day 2026 under the theme “Climate Action Begins with You: Act Now,” with authorities emphasizing individual responsibility in addressing climate change while scaling down public celebrations due to health concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The Executive Director of the National Environment […]
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Fort Portal Wetlands Under Siege: 100 Encroachers Defy Government Conservation Efforts
Sylvia K Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to restore wetlands, the situation in Fort Portal tells a different story, with at least 100 individuals having been identified as encroachers on the wetlands. According to senior environmental officer Gladys Natugonza Mirembe in an interview with Jubilee Radio, these encroachers have been registered, and most have received […]
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