World Wetlands Day (WWD) occurs annually on February 2, marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971 when a group of environmentalists signed an international agreement at the Ramsar Convention in Iran. WWD was established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet.  In Uganda, the celebrations will take place on 7^th, February at Bumbeire sub county Headquarters, Bushenyi District Local government. Details

Based on the success of the previous UWEWKs, the MWE through the Water Resources Institute (WRI) will hold the third UWEWK at the Water Resource Institute in Entebbe from Monday 23^rd March to Friday 27^th March 2020. The event will start with the annual commemoration of three important International Days: World Forest Day (March 21^st), World Water Day (March 22^nd) and World Meteorological Day (March 23^rd) on 23^rd March 2020. Details

1. Call for Abstracts- UWEWK-2020
2. Participants’ Registration Form for UWEWK-2020 

Based on the success of the first UWEWK, the MWE will hold the second UWEWK at the Water Resource Institute in Entebbe from Monday 18 – Friday 22, March 2019. The event will conclude with the annual commemoration of three important International Environmental Days: World Forest Day (March 21st), World Water Day (March 22nd) and World Meteorological Day (March 23rd). Details

Presentations by Environmental Alert

1. Civil Society Organisation’s Contribution in advancing Uganda’s Green Growth Path; A case of the Environment and Natural Resources Civil Society Organisations Network.
2.  The Uganda National Forest Stewardship Standard approved and launched; what are the opportunities for advancing responsible Forest Management in Uganda?
3. The Contribution of Alternative No-Regret Livelihood Enterprises for building Resilient Communities, Wetland Ecosystems and Associated Catchment in Uganda; A case of communities within Nyarunzinga, Kandekye—Ruhorobero and Nyamuhizi-Kagogo wetland systems catchments in South Western Uganda.
4. Advancing Civil Society Organizations and Networks coordination for contribution to effective Renewable Energy Policy formulation and implementation in Uganda.
5. The Uganda REDD+ National Strategy was launched in November 2017! So what next moving forward?