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Happy International Day of Forests!
Let the trees stand tall again.
Let the chimpanzees laugh again.
Let Uganda’s children grow up under a sky still shaded by green.
Protect nature. Protect life. Protect Uganda.
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Fair Trial Violations in Uganda’s Crackdown on Environmental and Climate Activism americanbar.org/groups/human…
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Uganda must do more to protect the wetlands in its capital city: Kampala.
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For years, I documented the degradation of this wetland on the Expressway (Mutungo-Kajjansi) till when those yellow apartments were finished as NEMA kept quiet.
Now, just behind those yellow apartments, people are building apartments in the middle of a wetland. As in, in water
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The cost of defending the environment is high but necessary and urgent.
The arrest of CJ Emeritus David Maraga & environmental defenders along Lang'ata Road is a blow to democracy. Protesting the destruction of Nairobi National Park is a constitutional right, not a crime. Stop silencing conservationists! Release them now. #FreeDavidMaraga
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Happy World Environment Day 2026.
Jun 5
In her Nobel Prize lecture, peace laureate Wangari Maathai spoke about democracy and the responsibility we have to take care of our planet Earth. Maathai was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize “for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.”
Hear her full prize lecture: bit.ly/3VCSKhc
#WorldEnvironmentDay
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Protect nature!
Jun 4
Will Gen Otafiire save Mukono forest reserve?
The Ministry of Water and Environment says that an individual can’t own part of the forest, which has not been degazetted
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#MonitorUpdates
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Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite having evidence of pollution. Deliberate @Shell pollution of Africa.
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Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show bbc.in/43aOhVq
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Animals talk to each other. Animals have their languages. Some people are beginning to accept that truth.
Equipped with sophisticated recording equipment, machine learning algorithms, and a deep well of resolve and patience, bioacousticians are finding communication patterns between animals once thought unique to humans. The discoveries challenge the ideas about what makes human language special. cnn.it/4o4FMop
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NEMA issues ultimatum for developers to leave Lumpewo Wetlands youtu.be/asIPMDqRJ8I?si=5S9Z… via @YouTube
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Illegal sand miners in Lwera create mini-lakes monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/na…
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Restore the wetland.
NEMA ISSUES RESTORATION ORDERS TO KAJJANSI WETLAND DEGRADERS
Executive Director @ABarirega together with officials from @min_waterUg inspects the Kajjansi Wetland degradation and issues restoration orders to three degraders in the area.
#EnsuringSustainableDevelopment
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The Environment Shield retweeted
NEMA STEPS UP PROTECTION OF KAJJANSI WETLAND
@nemaug, working with the Department of Wetlands Management, Ministry of Water and Environment and relevant Local Governments has intensified efforts to safeguard wetlands in Uganda.
Details...
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A rhino walks straight up to wildlife photographer while he is filming and wants a belly scratch
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My heart is full of love for this.
The UK’s first rooftop ICU at King’s College Hospital allows critically ill patients to receive life support outdoors, giving them fresh air, sunlight, and nature to support recovery and wellbeing. Patients reported a 20 percent reduction in pain relief meds required.
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NEMA halts Kajjansi Wetland degradation.!!
Thank you to the vigilant citizen for whistle blowing. Suspects arrested and case file opened and will be presented to court.
Details in the PRESS STATEMENT!
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The Environment Shield retweeted
As we celebrate Madaraka Day, we recognise the dedication and service of those working every day, around the clock, to conserve Kenya’s rich biodiversity. 🇰🇪
Together, let’s continue protecting and preserving our natural heritage for generations to come.✨
#MadarakaDay #ThrivingWildlifeForever
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The Environment Shield retweeted
''Schools should embrace energy cooking stoves if we are to preserve our climate or end tree cutting'.@NREP_Uganda @CCUMEMD @BigodituracosC @CERAIUg @CentenaryBank @MEMD_Uganda
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