Tag Archives: Environmental

Kampala – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in partnership with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has conducted a specialised training programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of prosecutors and enforcement officers to effectively investigate and prosecute environmental offences. Some of the Prosecutors who participated in the training. The initiative comes at a time when Uganda …

KISORO, Uganda — Long celebrated as one of Africa’s most significant ecological treasures, Kisoro District has built an international reputation around its unique biodiversity, fertile agricultural landscapes, and strategic role in Uganda’s tourism economy. Home to sections of the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO-recognized ecosystem known for hosting endangered mountain gorillas, the district has for decades balanced conservation efforts …

Leaders and residents in Mukono District have been urged to take a proactive role in protecting wetlands and conserving natural resources as human activities continue to degrade protected wetland areas. The appeal was made on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during an environmental conservation training held in Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county. The training was organized by the Mukono District Natural Resources …