The National Environment Management Authority is scheduled to meet the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, to discuss collaborative efforts on environmental conservation.
The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation between the government’s environmental watchdog and the Buganda Kingdom in tackling key challenges including wetland degradation, illegal dumping, deforestation and pollution.
Sources familiar with the planned engagement say both parties will explore joint strategies to restore degraded ecosystems and enhance community awareness on environmental protection, particularly at the grassroots level where cultural institutions wield significant influence.
Buganda Kingdom has previously mobilized communities to safeguard wetlands and forests within its jurisdiction, often using traditional leadership structures to promote compliance and environmental stewardship.
NEMA officials say partnerships with cultural institutions are critical in reinforcing environmental laws and advancing sustainable practices across local communities.
The authority has in recent years intensified enforcement operations targeting illegal wetland encroachment, sand mining and forest destruction in central Uganda.
Environmental advocates argue that collaboration between statutory bodies and traditional leaders could strengthen compliance, especially in areas where cultural leadership commands trust and social authority.
The outcome of the meeting is expected to outline practical steps for joint action, including awareness campaigns, restoration programs and coordinated enforcement initiatives aimed at reversing environmental degradation trends in Buganda and beyond.
