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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 registered147 cases.The cases include: Failure to undertake ESIA (25); Forgery of EIA certificate (4); Illegal salt mining(1); Illegal sand mining (15); Lake shore encroachment (1); Littering (3); Noise pollution (14);Wetland degradation (85); Discharge of effluent substances into the environment (1); andViolation of ESIA conditions (2)………………….
NEMA through its Division of Chemical Safety, Radiation and Pollution Prevention has instituted a technical committee for management of chemicals in…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has intensified restoration efforts by planting over 15,000 indigenous tree species in …
The Uganda Flowers Exporters Association held a consultative meeting with Dr. Barirega Akankwasah the Executive Director of the National Environment…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Board of Directors, led by Chairperson Prof. Okot-Okumu, has held a series of engagements with …
NEMA launched its Strategic Plan 2025/26-29/30 at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala attended by representatives from government, development partners, …
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched new voluntary “green” refrigerant labels to help Ugandan consumers easily identify…
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