The Uganda Peoples\u2019 Defence Forces (UPDF) Air Force, in partnership with environmentalists and the Entebbe Municipal Council, launched a youth-driven environmental campaign dubbed Students Go Green Initiative at Marines Primary School playgrounds in Entebbe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Held under the theme \u201cGo Green: Each Tree Counts\u2014Plant It, Nurture It, and Protect It,\u201d the initiative seeks to promote environmental conservation among learners. It is supported by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), National Forestry Authority (NFA), and involves 16 schools within Entebbe Municipality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officiating at the launch, the Deputy Commander Air Force, Maj Gen David Isimbwa, commended all stakeholders for working with schools to create a cleaner and healthier environment for learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasised the need for immediate environmental action, echoing President Yoweri Museveni\u2019s caution that \u201cthe changing climate and weather conditions are putting our communities, agriculture, health, water supply, hydro power supply, road infrastructure, and housing at greater risk and making us more vulnerable. We can\u2019t afford to delay action.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maj Gen Isimbwa highlighted the importance of trees beyond their aesthetic value, noting their role in improving air quality, mitigating climate change, and sustaining ecosystems. He urged students and teachers to take responsibility for nurturing and protecting the trees planted under the programme and pledged the UPDF\u2019s continued support for NEMA\u2019s environmental initiatives across all military units and departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was graced by Mr. Fabrice Rulinda, the Mayor of Entebbe Municipality and CEO of TAO, who donated 8,000 tree seedlings to participating schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representatives from NEMA, NFA, and several schools in Entebbe also attended the launch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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