Uganda Identifies 42 Important Plant Areas for Conservation
Uganda, despite covering only 2% of the world’s land area, is home to an incredibly diverse range of plant species that play a vital role in food security, medicine, water…
FOREST ADJACENT COMMUNITIES EMPOWERED WITH LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS
On Saturday 8 June 2024, National Forestry Authority in collaboration with the Office of the Resident District Commissioner, in Kyenjojo District led the stakeholders in a forest monitoring field tour…
Uganda Reboots Industrial Dreams with Eco-Friendly Guidelines
After a challenging experience with poorly planned industrial parks, Uganda is resetting its approach. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (MTIC) has introduced new eco-friendly guidelines aimed to transform…
URA staff trained on the treatment of wood products for trade purposes
Customs staff deployed under Enforcement and Field Services recently participated in a technical backstopping on wooden products training. Backstopping involves providing technical support and expertise to project teams, acting as…
VERIFY THE LAND IN WETLAND AREAS TO AVOID DEMOLITIONS
As Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) continues its concerted efforts to reclaim and restore encroached wetlands nationwide, there is a pressing need for the public to verify whether the…
Defence Taskforce to Formulate Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy Launched
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA)/the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have launched a Taskforce to develop a comprehensive Climate Change and Environmental Security Strategy.The Permanent Secretary, Mrs.…
NEMA quickens Environmental Impact Assessment process
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has improved the processing time for Environment Impact Assessments (EIA), making it easier for developers to undertake their activities.This is partly attributed to the…
Government distributes road graders and loaders to new districts
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon Robina Nabbanja, on Wednesday flagged off the distribution of road equipment procured by Govt of Uganda from Japan for 14 new districts. Each…
NEMA Introduces Air Quality Regulations to Combat Pollution
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a set of regulations and standards designed to protect Uganda’s air quality amidst the mounting challenge of air pollution. These pioneering measures…
NEMA Introduces Automated Application and Licensing Processes
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has introduced an automated system for application and licensing to enhance efficiency and streamline its operations. This transition from traditional paper-based methods to a…