Ugandan climate activists want rich countries to wipe out their nation's massive debt completely. The group called Debt for Climate Uganda says their country owes more money than it can handle. They blame wealthy nations for creating climate problems that hurt Uganda badly. The activists made their demands as world leaders met for a big finance conference. They want immediate action to help their struggling country.
The activists say current debt deals just make things worse for poor countries. Leaders from the group argue that millions of Ugandans suffer because of climate disasters they never caused. They reject debt swaps and private finance schemes as fake solutions. The campaigners believe these programs only make poor nations more dependent on rich ones. They want real change that helps ordinary people survive.
Uganda currently owes over 86 trillion shillings to other countries and banks. This amount has more than doubled during the past ten years. The huge debt payments mean less money goes to hospitals, schools, and environmental protection. Climate disasters hit harder when the government cannot afford proper preparation. The activists say their country cannot fight poverty or build climate defenses when debt payments eat up most of the budget.
The group demands three main changes from international leaders. First, they want all of Uganda's government debt canceled immediately. Second, they want a United Nations system for fair debt restructuring. Third, they want climate funding through grants instead of more loans that create additional debt burdens.
The activists say current debt deals just make things worse for poor countries. Leaders from the group argue that millions of Ugandans suffer because of climate disasters they never caused. They reject debt swaps and private finance schemes as fake solutions. The campaigners believe these programs only make poor nations more dependent on rich ones. They want real change that helps ordinary people survive.
Uganda currently owes over 86 trillion shillings to other countries and banks. This amount has more than doubled during the past ten years. The huge debt payments mean less money goes to hospitals, schools, and environmental protection. Climate disasters hit harder when the government cannot afford proper preparation. The activists say their country cannot fight poverty or build climate defenses when debt payments eat up most of the budget.
The group demands three main changes from international leaders. First, they want all of Uganda's government debt canceled immediately. Second, they want a United Nations system for fair debt restructuring. Third, they want climate funding through grants instead of more loans that create additional debt burdens.
