Launch of the Lawyers for Climate Justice Network and Greenwatch Environmental Law Clinic.
Theme: “Building a strong Legal Community to ensure a climate resilient future for all."
20th August 2026
MÉSTIL HOTEL & RESIDENCES, KAMPALA
PROGRAMME
| TIME | SESSION | FACILITATOR / SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Registration of Participants | Greenwatch Team |
| 9:00 am - 9:02 am | Opening prayer | Selected Participant |
| 9:02 - 9:10 am | National Anthem | All Participants |
| 9:10am - 09:15am | Welcome Remarks | Samantha Atukunda Kakuru Mwesigwa Executive Director, Greenwatch |
| 9:15am - 09:45am | Opening Remarks | Hon. Justice Christine Akello Judge of the High Court Mr. Asiimwe Anthony Vice President, Uganda Law Society |
| 09:45am -10:00am | Tea Break | Greenwatch / Mestil Hotel |
| 10:00am -12:00pm | High-Level Dialogue: Building a strong Legal Community for Environmental Sustainability through Law, Science, Media and Academia. | PANELISTS:
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| 12:00pm -12:30pm | Plenary | All Participants |
| 12:30pm -1:00pm | Keynote Address: “Standing with Communities: My move from corporate Counsel to Climate Counsel” | Conniel Malek Executive Director, True Costs Initiative |
Group Photo | ||
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | LUNCH | Greenwatch / Mestil Hotel |
| 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Introduction to the Launch Session | Samantha Atukunda Kakuru Mwesigwa Executive Director, Greenwatch |
| 2:15pm - 2:35pm | Official Launch of the Lawyers for Climate Justice Network and the Environmental Law Clinic | Hon. Justice Christine Akello Judge of the High Court of Uganda |
| 2:35pm - 2:45pm | Introduction of the Lawyers for Climate Justice Association Interim Committee | Judith Nansubuga Representative from the Lawyers for Climate Justice Network |
| 2:45pm - 2:55pm | Vote of Thanks | Mpewo Alan Collins Greenwatch Project Manager and Staff Advocate |
| 2:55pm - 3:00pm | Closure and Departure | |
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