National Strategy for PromotingPlastics Circularity in Uganda2023-2028.
Since the 1950s, both in Uganda and globally, there has been a massive increase in plastic production and consumption nationally and globally, which is set to triple by 2060 if business continues as usual. Plastic production is associated with the use of chemical additives, many of which are harmful to human health and the environment. […]
NEMA Board Visits EACOP Sites in Uganda
Uganda anticipates its inaugural oil production in 2025, with the East African Crude Pipeline (EACOP) playing a pivotal role in this endeavour. Amidst this progress, it’s crucial to uphold certain factors, foremost among them being the environment.The EACOP is expected to cost a total of USD $750 million, and will run through the 10 districts […]
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NEMA Sensitizes Aga Khan Primary School Students on Plastic Pollution in Commemoration of International Mother Earth Day
In a practical demonstration of how institutions of learning can support efforts towards fighting plastic pollution, Agha Khan Primary School on Friday ,15th March ,2024 resolved to ban disposable plastics from their premises. This was revealed by the head teacher Ms. Allen Nantege during the commemoration of International Mother Earth Day assembly attended by over […]
Understanding Impacts, Challenges, and Laws [on/governing] Sand Mining in Uganda
Sand, a naturally occurring granular material primarily composed of silica, is essential for survival of various ecosystems and sustenance of human activities such as construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. However, unregulated extraction of sand, commonly known as sand mining, presents significant environmental challenges that necessitate stringent regulations to mitigate its impacts. In Uganda, sand mining is […]
Inspectors undertake refresher training in environment management
By Tony Achidria – Senior Environment Awareness Officer Uganda’s commitment to environmental sustainability received a significant boost with the recent weeklong training session organized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Held in Jinja City, this comprehensive program brought together a diverse group of Environment Inspectors, district and city environment officers, and natural resource managers […]
National Organising Committee for World Environment Day, 2024 constituted; preparations for national commemoration kick off.
March, 6th, 2024; The National Organizing Committee for World Environment Day (WED)2024 has today been constituted during a meeting with partners held at Hotel Africana inKampala. World Environment Day (WED) is commemorated annually on June 5th. WED is the UnitedNation’s principal vehicle to encourage worldwide awareness and action for the environment.This year, Uganda is set […]
NEMA registers a significant progress in the Prosecution of environment crimes
NEMA registers significant progress in the prosecution of environment crimes NEMA registers significant progress in the prosecution of environment crimesKAMPALA, Wednesday, 6th. March, 2024 – In the space of six (6) months, NEMA hassecured several convictions and settlements, reinforcing its commitment to environmentalprotection and conservation. In the period July 1st. 2023 to December 31st. 2023, […]
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, […]