KABALE – African farmers have been urged to effectively manage plastic waste as a means of safeguarding and preserving the environment.
This counsel was imparted yesterday during the conclusion of a five-day Agroforestry farmers training program, which brought together participants from Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event, organized by the African Master Tree Growers, took place at Kabale National Teachers College (NTC-Kabale) and aimed to educate farmers on sustainable practices for environmental conservation.
Dr. Joy Margaret Bitete, the leader of the Uganda Land Care Network, emphasized the need for corrective measures and shared responsibility among all stakeholders in environmental conservation. Expressing concern over the escalating issue of plastic waste littering, she called upon the government to incorporate environmental conservation education into primary school curricula. This, she believes, will empower Ugandans with the knowledge of responsible land use and environmental preservation from a young age.
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Jimmy Musiime, the Chairperson of the Kabale Agroforestry Network and coordinator of the training, urged African leaders to proactively engage in environmental conservation rather than merely providing aid to communities affected by disasters. Musiime also encouraged farmers to enhance their land care management skills to mitigate the impact of floods and landslides.
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