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Joined November 2020
We interrupt normal programming to present the awesome organising team and partners for the 2nd Wildlife Conservation Moot Competition. @MakerereLaw @Makerere @MakMootSociety @USAmbUganda @WCSUganda @alik
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In dealing with threats to forest degradation, UBF with the generous support of the European Union commissions solar irrigation infrastructure donated to tree nursery operators in Kikuube District. The occasion was presided over by the district chairman and the District woman MP
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Outstanding contribution of Makerere School of Law Dons and Students participation at #MootCourtCom2024 recognized by @WCSUganda Country Director and Principal School of Law with support of @usmissionuganda & the American People. @MakMootSociety @MakerereLaw #ProtectedByWCS
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Join us tomorrow Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th November as we moot issues related to Wildlife Conservation in Uganda. The event is open to all. @Makerere @MakerereLaw @makpilac @USAID @TheWCS @MakMootSociety @law
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
🗣️🗣️#MootAlert On Thursday 7th and Saturday 9th November, we will host a moot on issues related to Wildlife Conservation in Uganda. All are welcome and bring a friend! @USAID @TheWCS
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Judges briefing by Dr. Dianah during the 2nd wildlife Conservation Moot Court Competition. @AteenyiDianah
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But have you seen the teacher and her students?? Join us at the Law School today and Saturday as we moot issues of wildlife conservation. @Makerere @MakerereLaw @huripec
It’s all happening at @MakerereLaw! #MootCourtCom2024 dives into wildlife protection vs. economic needs, prosecuting wildlife crime, and respecting indigenous rights. A powerful conversation on protecting our planet and its people! #Conservation @TheWCS @AteenyiDianah @USAID
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
#HappeningNow #2ndWildlifeConservationMoot2024 at @MakerereLaw The themes: Prosecuting Wildlife Crimes, Balancing Wildlife Interest and Economic Development, Rights of Indigenous Person in context of Wildlife Conservation. All are welcome to listen in on the presentations.
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#MootCourtCom2024 Lex Davina Moot Firm V Sui Generis Moot firm, 🔥in the matter of The International Centre for Wildlife (ICW) V Blue Ribbon LLC, Pinto Managan, Yesophat Barak, Ehud Thiam and King Atwa.
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Second round of the 2nd Wildlife Conservation moot Court competition done and the judges are upto the task. Happening now @MakerereLaw @AteenyiDianah @MakMootSociety @USAmbUganda @usmissionuganda @TheWCS @WCSUganda @USAID @makpilac .
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Grand finale of The Wildlife conservation Moot Court Competition 2024 are here and teams are getting ready to submit before judges. Happening now @MakerereLaw @huripec @AteenyiDianah @MakLawPresident @MakMootSociety @USAID @USAmbUganda @usmissionuganda @TheWCS @WCSUganda .
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Let's commit to preserving Earth's #biodiversity. To do so, we must #EndWildlifeCrime Together, let's build a sustainable future where biodiversity flourishes for generations to come. bit.ly/3UpwV2k
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Activities such as (lumbering, charcoal burning, encroachment) & legal activities such as (ecotourism sites, restoration, biodiversity regeneration). The SMART program is supported by @wcs_uganda in partnership with Total Energies Exploration and Production Uganda. #Forestchat
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Permanent Secretary @okidi64 outlines in today’s @DailyMonitor the extensive climate interventions #Uganda is implementing. With support from @GovUganda, Development Partners, Civil Society, and stakeholders, we're making strides in #climateresilience and sustainability. #ccd
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, under WCS management for 30+ years, is now the 1st site in the world recognized for its ecological integrity. Ecological integrity a measure of the region’s robust natural processes and resilience against disturbances. bit.ly/4cczRqt
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
Speak out for #USFICA: U.S. bill would ensure the effective long-term management of protected and conserved areas. These critically important “anchors” can support broader landscape-scale conservation and essential natural resources and ecosystems. 🖊️ bit.ly/3URgiys
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
WCS Library and Archives (@arkivist) unveil a new digital historical film collection: bit.ly/49TJsAB 1,600 films dating back to the early 1900s. Offers a window into the history of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife conservation. Sponsored by the Leon Levy Foundation.
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This will be achieved by strengthening law enforcement & legislation through enhancing laws to effectively tackle forest crimes, capacity building on law enforcement & judiciary to investigate & prosecute forest crimes efficiently, including corruption prevention.
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
NEWS: Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition commit to catalyzing $1 billion for tigers. bit.ly/3Jwpdyh “Success must now be measured not just in total number of tigers, but also in no more losses.” said @JoeWalston_WCS.
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WCS Uganda Program retweeted
“It’s on us to build this movement and to build this wave. The ocean is too big to fail,” said WCS's @MonicaMedinaDC at #OceanBiodiversitySummit. “This includes getting to 30% protection of our oceans in the US, including naming #HudsonCanyon as a National Marine Sanctuary.”
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