NEMA introduces Electronic licensing system to boost efficiency management
NEMA Board Visits Mukono, Jinja Industries on Fact-Finding Tour
KAMPALA – The Board of Directors of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has completed a weeklong fact-finding and familiarization tour of places of environmental concern in the districts of Mukono, Buikwe and Jinja. The tour started on February 5.Led by the Board chair Prof. James Okot-Okumu, the team reached a number of industrialists, developers, […]
NEMA takes waste management campaign to Eastern Uganda
KAMPALA – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) ‘Yonja Uganda’ anti-litter and waste management campaign reached the districts of Buikwe, Mbale and Tororo, mid-February.The campaign, which sensitized and engaged the public in sustainable waste management practices, also involved spot checks on public passenger vehicles to ascertain whether they had waste bins. The activities started Tuesday, […]
A GUIDE TO INDIVIDUAL ACTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH ADOPTING DAILY LAND RESTORATIVE HABITS
Adopting day-to-day land restoration habits is crucial for environmentally conscious individuals, as it actively contributes to carbon emissions reduction and addresses broader environmental challenges. Practices such as tree planting, reforestation, and sustainable land management enhance carbon sequestration, conserve biodiversity, improve soil health, and promote water management. These efforts also increase climate resilience, reduce personal carbon […]
The Crucial Role of Reduction in Waste Management: A Sustainable Approach
In the hierarchy of waste management, reduction stands as a pivotal step, following the principle of refusal. Once we conscientiously reject unnecessary items, the next imperative is to minimize the generation of waste. This reduction phase plays a crucial role in mitigating environmental impact, lessening the burden on landfills, and conserving precious natural resources. Mindful […]
NEMA, BUSITEMA UNIVERSITY SIGN MOU
KAMPALA – The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Busitema University. The event took place Friday, February 2, 2024 at NEMA House in Kampala.Speaking at the ceremony, the NEMA Executive Director, Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, who signed on behalf of the environment regulator, welcomed the collaboration, and called on […]
World Wetlands Day 2024; NEMA is committed to preservation of Uganda’s wetlands
By Evelyn Katasi Every February 2nd, nations worldwide join hands in celebrating World Wetlands Day, a momentous occasion dedicated to recognizing the pivotal role that wetlands play in sustaining our planet’s health. This annual event marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971, an international treaty designed to protect […]