National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

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The Executive Director of NEMA Engages Kanungu District on Environmental Sustainability

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in partnership with the Kanungu District Local Government, hosted a radio talk show to …

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NEMA Takes Bold Steps to Curb Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Plastics

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is taking bold action to curb plastic pollution in Uganda and across Africa through the …

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NEMA Achieves Over 300% Improvement in Developer Certificate Approvals between 2018 and 2025

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has significantly reduced the backlog in processing developer certificates, achieving an …

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NEMA AND GAHP Launches Technical Working Group Meeting for Health and Pollution Action Plan

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution Alliance (GAHP), convened …

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NEMA Reviews Draft Strategy and Action Plan for Chemical Management

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has convened a multi-stakeholder review of the draft guidelines for Uganda’s national strategy …

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Ugandans Unite to Revive and Restore Forest Cover as NEMA Joins National Tree Planting Day

By Tony Achidria The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) today joined the Ministry of Water and Environment, civil society, the …

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Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Pollution and Health Risks at Environmental Pollution Conference

By Tony Achidria - Senior Environment Awareness Officer - NEMA Uganda took a bold step forward in addressing one of the most pressing issues of …

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The 9th NEMA Board Embarks on Field Monitoring in Luwero and the Albertine Graben

The 9th NEMA Board Embarks on Field Monitoring in Luwero and the Albertine Graben In a landmark move to reinforce environmental stewardship, the …

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NEMA Showcases Environmental Stewardship at World Tourism Day Celebrations in Arua

 By Evelyn Katasi – Environment Officer; Education & Public Awareness Arua Golf Course was full of colour on 27th September 2025, as Uganda …

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NEMA Showcases Environmental Services at Namunkekera Industrial Park Trade Show

Kapeeka - The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has participated in the second Namunkekera-Liao Shen Industrial Park Trade Show and …

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Uganda Sets Global Benchmark in Environmental Governance

Uganda continues to shine on the world stage for its commitment to environmental protection, earning top marks in global environmental conventions …

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NEMA Conducts validation of environmental statistical data with government MDAs.

NEMA, through its Strategic Planning and Partnerships Division, has held a data validation meeting with government Ministries, Departments …

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