Uganda's forest cover increased from 9% in 2015 to 13% in 2019.

The National Tree Planting Act of 2003, mandates responsible agencies to impound all illegal forest products and to penalize those involved (traders, transporters, etc.) in the extraction and trade in illegal forest products. #EnvironmentalStandardsUg

The Japanese city of Kanazawa is turning to youth-led firefly surveys to monitor the increase in biodiversity of the city. Discover how #GenerationRestoration projects around the world are helping cities and towns to value, restore, and protect urban ecosystems:

In 2024, the Greenland Ice Sheet recorded its third smallest ice loss since 2001. Since 1972, Greenland has lost about 6,776 km³ of its ice sheets. Find out more about the European #StateOfClimate here: bit.ly/3Gbw023 #ESOTC2024 @‌CopernicusEU

#zerowaste is possible and it's already happening across the map! 👏 Take a look at this incredible work from our GAIA Africa members in Uganda ⤵️ #BurnNot #GoForZeroWaste

Is the world on track to restore 30 percent of degraded and deforested landscapes by 2030? With 294M people living on lands primed for tropical forest restoration, empowering local communities is key to lasting impact. Read more:👉 bit.ly/4fjRW7K #Trees4Resilience

Children bear the brunt of the climate crisis — yet they contribute the least to it. 🌍💔 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬!! Now more than ever, children and young people are demanding urgent #ClimateActionNow. #InvestInUGchilden

Today, children from across Uganda gather at UNICEF Uganda for the National Children Climate Dialogue. Theme: "My Rights, My Climate" — reminding us that #ClimateAction must put children’s voices & rights at the center. #InvestInUGchildren #ChildClimateDialogueUG

Joining Forces for All Children in Uganda UNICEF Water MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 UN Climate Change UN Climate Change:Learn UN in Uganda World Vision Uganda Plan International Uganda Save the Children Uganda U-Report Uganda Climate change is stealing children’s health, education and safety — even though they contribute the least to the crisis. At #ChildClimateDialogueUG, children are showing they are not just victims, but leaders of change. #InvestInUGchildren #ClimateActionNow

19 Days to God: Are you ready to make a difference? Over the years, Uganda's forest cover has gained momentum, increasing from 9% in 2017 to currently up to 12.7% of the country's total land area. Join us in the #NationalTreePlantingDay as we restore our spaces.

Extreme weather wreaks havoc worldwide. Only half of countries report being able to alert citizens of hazardous weather — with even lower coverage in the least developed countries & Small Island States. See why #EarlyWarningForAll is essential: unep.org/topics/climate…

#NationalTreePlantingDay Uganda is on a journey to restore its green cover and safeguard our environment for generations to come. See how you can be part. 1. Join us physically in Jinja for the planting #NTPD 2. Contribute in kind or cash through these provided platforms.

Uganda has raised forest cover from 9.5% in 2015 to 13.3%, and the goal is 15% by 2026 as outlined in the Third VNR Report 2024 and the NDPIII. But this progress is fragile. Continued deforestation could erase hard-won gains, threatening our environment and communities. UECO

Forty years ago, nations united under the Vienna Convention to halt the destruction of the ozone layer. The Montreal Protocol followed, phasing out harmful chemicals and allowing the ozone layer to heal. Global action works: ozone.unep.org/ozone-day/from… Montreal Protocol Ozone Secretariat #WorldOzoneDay

Only 2 days left! The #ClimateFinance Symposium for Youth & Women 2025 is happening on 18th Sept at KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY ,CTF 105 Auditorium. Theme: “Investing in Our Future: Leveraging Carbon Finance for Sustainable Conservation & Inclusive Development.”

HAPPY WORLD OZONE DAY!! Also known as the International Day for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. This year’s theme, “From Science to Global Action - Celebrating 40 Years of the Vienna Convention.”

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One global pact quietly changed the course of our planet’s future. Not only did it help heal the ozone layer, but it’s also reversing the impacts of climate change. Wondering how? Our article explains: unep.org/news-and-stori… #WorldOzoneDay

The Montreal Protocol has successfully eliminated 99% of ozone-depleting substances. But how do we ensure the ozone layer keeps healing? This #WorldOzoneDay, discover how scientists track every leak with air flasks and precision instruments.: unep.org/news-and-stori… @Unepozone

Uganda has lost 85% of its tree cover between 2001–2024 due to deforestation. Tune in to Witness Radio tomorrow at 7 AM EAT to hear how the government plans to restore Uganda’s green! Don't miss! Running Out Of Trees GreenFaith Africa MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬