Executive Director | National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda.
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The public is hereby informed that
effective 2nd September 2021, we have suspended receipt, consideration and approval
of user permits and Environment and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for activities and/
or development projects in wetlands until further notice!
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Good progress @nemaug. 25 ha of Kakingora Wetland restored is a win for River Rwizi and the thousands who depend on it. Making it last needs tree planting, livelihood support for families who vacate and community monitoring. Keen to see these in the plan, @nemaugED . #SaveRwizi
NEMA TAKES RESTORATION OF RIVER RWIZI CATCHMENT TO KAKINGORA WETLAND IN NTUNGAMO
@nemaug, working with the Ministry of Water and Environment, local governments and other stakeholders, has intensified efforts to restore degraded wetlands, riverbanks and buffer zones within the River Rwizi Catchment as part of Government’s wider programme to safeguard this critical water system.
@nemaug and Ntungamo Municipal Council are removing illegal developments, crops and other activities that have altered the wetland ecosystem.
Details...
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We hosted @RobertJTurykira, of @Envishield and Uganda's Award winning Environmental Rights Defender to discuss emerging environmental & climate change issues. @nemaug, We continue to work with CSOs and climate activists to achieve a clean and healthy environment
President Obama's words should be take with all the seriousness they deserve. As a country, we must double our efforts in taking actions that address climate change.
WE CAN FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Barack Obama said: “We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.”
Also @nemaug believes the responsibility of taking care of our environment rests on all of us. DO SOMETHING!
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PROSECUTE ALL OFFENDERS, NEMA ED SAYS
The ED has warned that all illegal sand miners will be prosecuted to save the environment. Guiding the regional team after their inspection of sand mining areas in Busia, @ABarirega urged staff to work more with police to apprehend offenders.
This is a very powerful message. African negotiators in the area of plastic pollution, and myself, have just had an engagement at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Many meaningful ideas have been shared, and Africa will definitely speak with one voice on plastics going forward.
Our planet deserves better. Plastic pollution is suffocating our water bodies, harming wildlife, and affecting our health. It's time to take action and beat plastic pollution for a cleaner, healthier world. #BeatPlasticPollution
We shall continue to do many of these. The law will take care of the perpetrators. Let us protect our environment jealously.
NEMA IMPOUNDS CHARCOAL-LOADED TRUCK
@nemaug Mbale Regional Office has impounded a truck fully loaded with charcoal in Bukwere Market, Industrial Division, Mbale City. The case has been opened under SD Ref 28/19/10/2023. Two suspects have also been detained at Maluku CPS.
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On Fri 25th Aug, 2023, Mbale Regional Team arrested a foreign resident (Indian national) for commencing construction in the wetland along Mbale-Tororo road.. He was released on bond, pending further investigations.
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Good for @nemaug to work with men and women in uniform to manage our environment. They need to know about the EIA process, management of lakeshores, river banks, biotechnology and biosafety advancements, wetland degradation, and much more. These are helpful stakeholders...go on
@nemaug has, today August 14, engaged trainees of 02/2023-2024 National Defence College Jinja on conservation of ecosystems. Representing the ED, NEMA's Principal Environment Officer - Biodiversity & Rangelands Anne Nakafeero, reminded participants to protect the environment.
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Monday, August 14, @nemaug's south western region team, together with Rwampara District Local Government, undertook an assessment and mapping exercise of the wetlands in the district. Two people were arrested for burning the vegetation and draining a wetland for agriculture.
Environment management in Uganda is a decentralised function. But all of us have a responsibility to protect and take care of this one earth that feeds and houses us. NEMA has a mandate but individuals should have a fast behavioural change. Disbanding NEMA is no solution.
What exactly is the mandate of @nemaug @nemaugED ?Swamps accross the country are being destroyed under it's watch. Trees being cut recklessly for charcoal. Why is the tax payer funding @nemaug ?#DisbandNEMA!
@KagutaMuseveni
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Yesterday,we met ED NEMA as we discussed the best way to save environment with the campaign Let The Pearl Shine.
@misstourismUga @nemaug @nemaugED @ABarirega
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This afternoon, the ED of @UNRA_UG Ms. @Allen_Kagina paid a courtesy visit to @nemaugED Dr. @ABarirega & among other things, discussed ways of further greening road infrastructure in Ug. @GovUganda @william110707 @NKarekaho @assempebwa
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IT IS POSSIBLE: In the pictures, Mpugwe Primary School shows that used plastics can be reshaped and repurposed for better use. The school donated these eye-catching dustbins to Mpugwe Market. Kudos to the school for this environmentally-friendly innovation. @nemaug appreciates.
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COMMON FRONT: Brig. Gen. Christopher Damulira, Director Crime Intelligence, @PoliceUg, has Monday July 31, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Director, NEMA, @ABarirega. The two discussed ways of deepening working relations to effectively combat environment crime in Uganda.
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The successful Save River Rwizi Run which took place Sunday July 30, with proceeds going towards cleaning and restoring the river, should invigorate our resolve to protect not only Rwizi but also other water bodies within our localities. Let us save all water sources for life.
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Waste and pollution go hand in hand in hand. #BeExcmplary, do not litter. Collect your waste and dispose of it properly @ABarirega @KCCAUG @william110707
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If we did all the handsome things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves with a big beautiful universal environment. Kyambogo University students do amazing things under their Environmental Hub. What have you done/plan to do today in conserving our nature?
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Mother Teresa once said, in support of environmental sustainability: “I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.” In the same spirit, @nemaug believes garbage can be reused or repurposed to serve today, and to benefit generations.
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Kisaasi Primary School head Kisakye David Nsubuga (in tie) receives an award for the school's best environment management practices. NEMA's senior manager - Field Operations, Victor Nahabwe (2nd left) handed over the award on behalf of @nemaugED, Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, July 12.
