Wakiso District Champions Climate Action During World Environment Day 2026 Celebrations

Today 30th/July/2026 the district joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day 2026 with a call for collective action to protect the environment and build climate resilience.
Held at Mende Kalema Memorial Secondary School in Mende Sub-county under the theme, “Climate Action Begins with You – Act Now,” the celebrations highlighted the importance of integrating environmental conservation into everyday livelihoods, including through the Parish Development Model (PDM).
The event attracted hundreds of residents, students, local leaders and government officials. Activities included a brass band procession, visits to successful PDM beneficiary projects, tree planting, community clean-up exercises, exhibitions and public sensitisation on environmental conservation.
The celebrations were officiated by the Deputy RDC for Makindye–Ssabagabo, Simon Mawerere, District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune Sengonzi, and Mende Sub-county Chairperson Wilson Mulondo. The leaders toured PDM-supported dairy, piggery and goat rearing projects, commending beneficiaries for improving household incomes while adopting sustainable farming practices.
Speaking during the event, Eng. Ian Kyeyune Sengonzi called on residents to protect wetlands, plant more trees and embrace environmentally responsible livelihoods.
“Economic development and environmental conservation must go hand in hand if we are to secure a sustainable future for generations to come,” he said.
District Natural Resources Officer Rebecca Ssabanganzi urged communities to take greater responsibility for protecting natural resources, warning that wetland encroachment, indiscriminate tree cutting and poor waste management continue to accelerate climate change and environmental degradation.
Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment also encouraged communities to strengthen environmental stewardship, while Deputy RDC Simon Mawerere challenged residents to actively participate in tree planting and wetland restoration initiatives.
The celebrations concluded with the donation of wheeled waste bins to Mende Kalema Memorial Secondary School and Mende Kalema Memorial Primary School, reaffirming Wakiso District’s commitment to promoting practical and sustainable environmental conservation.