Andrew Mafundo – punish public officials who give away wetlands

Severe implications of resource scarcity and disruption of ecology have been deliberately ignored in the realm of growing consumerism. In this article authored by our Executive Director, Andrew Mafundo, that was first published by Daily Monitor, on Thursday 02, August 2018 and updated on January, 29, 2021 is titled “punish public officials who give away wetlands”

Our Executive Director addresses the pressing issue of wetlands degradation in Uganda, highlighting how public officials’ negligence and political interference have exacerbated the crisis. This article calls for urgent action and accountability to protect our vital ecosystems. The ED’s perspective urges stakeholders to prioritize environmental conservation over political gains.

Read the full article here: Public Officials, Wetlands, and Political Interference in Climate Action.

What we all forget is that natural resources have a strong and broad impact on the economy. Wetlands are an important resource worth protecting because they constitute an important component of national development.

Their ecological function provide countless benefits to the people. They are often referred to as the kidneys of landscape.