On the 18th and 19th March 2021, Greenwatch in conjunction with the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) organised the 3rd Judicial Training on Climate Justice in Uganda held at Mestil Hotel & Residences, Kampala. The theme of the training workshop was: "Understanding climate change and exploring the role of the Judiciary in implementing climate justice”
The training was officiated by Hon. Justice Richard Buteera, Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda. Participants comprised of Judges of the High Court, Registrars, Deputy Registrars, Chief Magistrates and Magistrates who were equipped with knowledge on climate change, climate law and climate justice. Participants were admonished to be receptive and alive to cases brought before them as a result of direct and indirect negative impacts of climate change.
Resource persons and their presentations:
- Dr. Patrick Byakagaba (PhD), Lecturer - Makerere University - Evolution of Climate Change Legislation in Uganda
- Dr. Peter Davis Mutesasira (PhD), Uganda Christian University - Climate Litigation as a Tool for Promoting Climate Justice – Some Observations on the Approaches Adopted by the Global North and the Global South
- Ms. Emily Kinama, Katiba Institute-Nairobi Kenya - The Relevance of Climate Change Litigation in Holding Governments Accountable for the Effects of Climate Change: A Case Study of Kenya
- Hon. Justice Kenneth Kakuru, Court of appeal-Uganda - Impacts of Extreme Weather Conditions on Communities and the Resultant Legal Consequences
Panelists and their papers
- Ms. Sarah Naigaga, Legal officer-National Environment Management Authority - NEMA’s Perspective in Strengthening the Collaborative Efforts of The Key Stakeholders in Advancing Climate Justice
- Ms. Susan Nandudu, Executive Director-African Centre for Trade and Development - A Civil Society’s Perspective in Strengthening the Collaborative Efforts of The Key Stakeholders in Advancing Climate Justice
- Mr. Bob Natifu, Ag. Commissioner-Climate change department, Ministry of Water and Environment - Philosophy of Justice and Climate Justice
- Mr. Moses Muhumuza, Legal Manager-National Forestry Authority - National Forestry Authority’s Perspective in Strengthening Collaborative Efforts of the Key Stakeholders in Advancing Climate Justice
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We believe that environmental rights can be better exercised when people have access to information, can participate in decisions that affect their surroundings and have access to justice incase their rights are violated. Greenwatch exists to ensure that every individual in Uganda knows that they have environmental rights and these rights can be fully exercised through access to information, justice and public participation.
