National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

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9TH NEMA Board Takes Oath in a Grand Inauguration

By William Lubuulwa - Senior Public Relations Officer - NEMA. KAMPALA, Thursday, 3rd April – In a ceremony filled with pomp and glamour, the …

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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 …
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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 …
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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 …

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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 …
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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. …

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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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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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