National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

"Ensuring Sustainable Development​"

NEMA’s Executive Director Addresses Wetland Conversation in Kigezi Region

Barirega Akankwasah, PhD, the Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), while engaging with stakeholders in Kigezi region during a high-level consultation meeting in Kabale District, reiterated the presidential directives... Read more
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New Guidelines Proposed for Pozzolana Miners in Kabarole District

The Executive Director of NEMA Barirega Akankwasah, PhD has proposed new guidelines for Pozzolana miners in Kabarole District to address environmental and social impacts. 1. Immediate Halt: Mining in Kyakaigo and Rwengazu villages must stop until impact a... Read more
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Environmental Concerns in Kanungu District

The Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has provided guidance on several pressing environmental issues in Kanungu District:1. Disputed Ownership of Restored Wetland in Nyabusharo Village, Rushaka Parish, Nyamirama Su... Read more
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World Environment Day – 2025

Venue; Kabale DistrictDate; June 5, 2025The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), invites all stakeholders including individuals, organizations, institutions, businesses, and community groups to exhibit at World Environment Day (WED), 2025, un... Read more
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New Guidelines Proposed for Pozzolana Miners in Kabarole District

The Executive Director of NEMA Barirega Akankwasah, PhD has proposed new guidelines for Pozzolana miners in Kabarole District to address environmental and social impacts.1. Immediate Halt: Mining in Kyakaigo and Rwengazu villages must stop until impact an... Read more
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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 Read more

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AIR QUALITY

Air Quality Map

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NEMA Sensitizes Aga Khan Primary School Students on Plastic Pollution in Commemoration of International Mother Earth Day

Aga Khan primary school students participating in a practical demonstration by NEMA showing how hard it is for the planet to breakdown plastic.

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