Uganda began a study for a sustainable aviation fuel program at a workshop in Kampala. Fred Bamwesigye, head of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, launched the two-day event to create a roadmap for clean aviation fuel in the country. The program supports global efforts to reach net-zero aviation carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative aligns with the ICAO Global Framework adopted at the third Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels in 2023.
Bamwesigye asked all participants to help gather information for ICAO experts. This data will help determine Uganda's potential to produce and use sustainable aviation fuels. He encouraged stakeholders to engage with experts and share contact details for follow-up discussions. The national focal point for aviation environment protection will coordinate between experts and key stakeholders throughout the process.
The event brought together international aviation officials. Attendees included Mohamed Rahma, Director of the Air Transport Bureau, and Cesar Velarde, the ACT-SAF Project Coordinator. Also present were Chinga Mazhetese, Regional Officer on Environment from ESAF, and various ICAO experts. The aviation authority promised full support to complete the initiative successfully.
Bamwesigye asked all participants to help gather information for ICAO experts. This data will help determine Uganda's potential to produce and use sustainable aviation fuels. He encouraged stakeholders to engage with experts and share contact details for follow-up discussions. The national focal point for aviation environment protection will coordinate between experts and key stakeholders throughout the process.
The event brought together international aviation officials. Attendees included Mohamed Rahma, Director of the Air Transport Bureau, and Cesar Velarde, the ACT-SAF Project Coordinator. Also present were Chinga Mazhetese, Regional Officer on Environment from ESAF, and various ICAO experts. The aviation authority promised full support to complete the initiative successfully.
