The Defence Ministry started making a plan for climate change and environmental security, according to ministry official Rossette Byengoma. She shared this at a meeting between military leaders and university experts on Tuesday in Mbuya. The strategy aims to protect national security from environmental threats.
Major General Don Nabasa pointed out that climate changes and damage to nature have become serious risks that affect security and make people move from their homes. He called this work an important team effort between scholars and soldiers. The military wants to use practices that help the climate and respond better when disasters happen.
Air Force leader David Gonyi said the strategy helps organize military actions on environmental issues. He mentioned that it matches both global sustainability goals and Uganda's national plans. Makerere University professor Yazidhi Bamutaze praised the partnership between the school and the military.
Senior officers from various military branches attended the workshop with university experts. The military sees this plan as a way to keep its operations sustainable across land, water, air, and space. They want to limit harm to nature during their missions.
Major General Don Nabasa pointed out that climate changes and damage to nature have become serious risks that affect security and make people move from their homes. He called this work an important team effort between scholars and soldiers. The military wants to use practices that help the climate and respond better when disasters happen.
Air Force leader David Gonyi said the strategy helps organize military actions on environmental issues. He mentioned that it matches both global sustainability goals and Uganda's national plans. Makerere University professor Yazidhi Bamutaze praised the partnership between the school and the military.
Senior officers from various military branches attended the workshop with university experts. The military sees this plan as a way to keep its operations sustainable across land, water, air, and space. They want to limit harm to nature during their missions.
