Tag: NEMA
Government Cracks Down on Illegal Wetland Development
The Ministry of Water and Environment has started investigations into a group of people who are issuing fake permits allowing developers to construct in...
NEMA Introduces Buyback System for Plastic Producers to Combat Environmental Degradation
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a nationwide campaign called Yonja Uganda that enables producers of plastic products to buy back used...
Uganda’s Commitment to Address Climate Concerns: Balancing Progress and Sustainability
The recent climate activist protests during the BRICS Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg highlighted the complex interplay between economic development and environmental concerns. At the...
A Call for Responsible Citizenship in Keeping Kampala City Clean
As a concerned citizen who has traversed the bustling streets of Kampala and other major cities during peak traffic hours, I can't help but...
Police to Jointly Enforce Presidential Ban on Illegal Commercial Production of Charcoal
Law enforcement agencies are set to join forces to enforce a presidential ban on the commercial production of charcoal.
In a move aimed at tackling...
The Gray-crowned Crane Facing Extinction Due To Wetland Reclamation
The gray crowned crane (Uganda crested crane) is one of Uganda’s national emblems; The crane is the national bird because of its beauty, elegance,...