As the world gears up for COP 30 in Brazil in November, government is taking bold steps to ensure the country’s climate ambitions are front and center.
At the Uganda Water and Environment Week 2025, government officials lobbied vigorously for a dedicated pavilion at the high-profile event, emphasizing that it would be a pivotal opportunity to amplify Uganda's role in the global climate conversation.
The proposal to secure a pavilion at COP 30 is seen as a strategic move to increase Uganda’s visibility in the international climate cause and attract global attention to the country’s ongoing efforts in combating climate change and advancing sustainable development.
With its growing commitment to addressing environmental challenges,
Uganda aims to highlight both the struggles it faces and the solutions it is implementing to build climate resilience.
"We want Uganda’s voice to be heard loud and clear on the global stage," said Beatrice Anywar, the Minister of State for Environment at the Uganda Water and Environment Week 2025.
"A pavilion at COP 30 would provide a platform to showcase our innovative approaches to water management, renewable energy, and climate adaptation strategies, all while engaging with other nations and stakeholders committed to the same cause."
The government’s push for this pavilion is part of a broader strategy to position Uganda as a key player in the global climate action movement.
Uganda is already taking proactive steps towards reducing its carbon footprint and increasing its climate resilience, but officials believe that this global platform will further boost international partnerships, attract investment, and inspire more concerted action within the country.
For Uganda, COP 30 represents not only a chance to learn from other countries' experiences but also to share its successes, challenges, and vision for a sustainable future.
With the climate crisis intensifying, the government sees this as an unmissable opportunity to align with like-minded countries, form new alliances, and advocate for the needs of the most vulnerable nations in the fight against climate change.
With the 2025 Uganda Water and Environment Week serving as a launch pad for this lobbying effort, Uganda is determined to ensure that its voice is not only heard but also influential in shaping the global response to climate change.