Explore key insights from Greenwatch’s 2026 Science and Law Workshop, highlighting how scientific evidence can strengthen climate litigation and environmental justice in Uganda.
Before joining the Bertha Challenge Fellowship, I believed that real change belonged to the powerful, those with influence, authority, or global recognition. I often questioned whether ordinary individuals could truly shift systems or rewrite...
The Justice Kenneth Kakuru Memorial Lecture held at Bishop Stuart University on 6 th March 2026 brought together members of the judiciary, legal practitioners, scholars, students, and civil society to celebrate the life and legacy of one of Uganda’s...
On 2 nd February 2026, Uganda joins the global community to commemorate World Wetlands Day under the theme “ Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage” with the slogan “ Conserve Wetlands, Protect Our Heritage .” This year’s...
Climate change is no longer a future threat for Uganda, it is already disrupting lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, landslides and persistent urban flooding are deepening inequality and...
In this article, we reflect on Greenwatch’s journey from our foundational work in environmental advocacy to key milestones that have shaped our growth. In this Q&A, we speak with Judith Nansubuga, Abdun Bwanadi, and our Executive Director, Samantha...
On 28th November 2025, Greenwatch convened a pivotal Pre-Launch Event for the Lawyers for Environment and Climate Justice Association at Fairway Hotel, Kampala. This gathering marked a significant milestone in Uganda’s environmental governance...
A Global Drumbeat On 13 th November 2025, the Amazonian city of Belém opened its arms to the world for Climate Justice Day at COP30. The air felt charged like a drumbeat shared across continents as LACLIMA and FILE welcomed activists, lawyers...
Just six years ago in Bududa, an entire village disappeared beneath landslides. Families were buried alive. Children left school for home and never returned, the broken fields and among others. Uganda mourned. We wept and we demanded answers. The...
The Foundations: A Legal Education Rooted in Uganda My legal journey began in Uganda, where I pursued my education and was later enrolled as an Advocate. The Ugandan legal system shaped my foundational understanding of law, advocacy and justice...
In commemoration of World Environment Day, Greenwatch hosted an insightful discussion titled "Plastics and Climate: Unpacking the Crisis, Law and Action in East Africa." The event featured a legal expert, an environmental scientist, and a community...
On June 5 th, Greenwatch joined the global community to mark World Environment Day under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” This video captures our continued commitment to raising awareness, engaging communities, and taking action against the...
The air in Kampala-Uganda our vibrant city hangs heavy, it is often mixed with exhaust fumes from burning of fossil fuels a testament of our reliance on unsustainable energy. Each Day we feel a shift in our once cool breeze together with the harsh...
On March 27 th and 28 th, 2025, the Uganda Law Society (ULS), in collaboration with Greenwatch and the Kenneth Kakuru Earth Reboot Initiative, held a community engagement event in Kasese District to launch an environmental restoration program along...
In commemoration of World Wetlands Day, Greenwatch hosted an insightful discussion featuring experts from the Ministry of Water and Environment and legal professionals specializing in environmental conservation. The discussion explored the critical...
After nearly thirteen years as an environmental lawyer, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of work—research, public interest litigation, community engagements, trainings, workshops, and seminars. The paperwork, court sessions, Zoom calls...
Founded in 1995, Greenwatch has been advocating for climate justice, environmental rights and conservation championing the right to a clean and healthy environment for Ugandans as their fundamental right. In November 2024, 29 years later, Greenwatch...
Written by Shelina Virani, Aga Khan International School, Grade 12. During my brief yet impactful time at Greenwatch Limited, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the world of environmental advocacy and legal work. Though my contribution may...
On August 15 th, 2024, Greenwatch, in partnership with the Uganda Law Society (ULS), hosted a pivotal training event at Mestil Hotel in Kampala aimed at advancing climate advocacy in Uganda. The training, titled " Igniting Passion for Climate Justice...
On May 20 th, Ugandan judges gathered at Mbale Resort Hotel in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda for the sixth annual judicial training program on climate justice, organized by Greenwatch, an environmental rights non-governmental organization. Since...
Apparent like the scarcity of green cover in this vast city, the plastic disposal and management crisis in Kampala remains a puzzle yet to be solved. Users have continuously found convenience in dumping plastic on streets and elsewhere, just like...
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