World Wildlife Day E-Conference 2021
The World Wildlife Day E-Conference live on NBS and NTV from 9am to 1pm and also trending on twitter
The day was started off with the National and East African anthems
A word of prayer from Honorable Flavia Kabahenda. Woman MP elect Kyegegwa district. She is also the current chair of Board of Trustees of UWEC
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities Mrs. Katusime Doreen gave her welcome remarks
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Remarks from the UNDP representative
Remarks from the European Union
Hon. Kiwanada Ssubi Minister of State of Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities gives his remarks before welcoming the the chief guest
The Chief guest, Hon. Tom Butime gives his speech and declares the 2021 World Wildlife Day E-Conference open
Conservation Awards
SUSTAINABLE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT AWARD
Presented to
Mr. Buhanga Edgar Araali
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
SUSTAINABLE PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT AWARD
Presented to
European Union
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
SPECIES RECOVERY AWARD
Presented to
Capt. Joseph Charles Roy
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION MEDIA AWARD
Presented to
Mr. Gerald Tenywa Magumba
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
SUSTAINABLE ECO-TOURISM AWARD
Presented to
Mr. Wekesa Amos
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
COUNTER POACHING AND TRAFICKING AWARD
Presented to
African Wildlife Foundation
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
COUNTER POACHING AND TRAFICKING AWARD
Presented to
Her Worship Gladys Kamasanyu
For Outstanding Contribution to wildlife conservation in Uganda
Key note address on Forests and Livelihoods presented by Associate Professor Robert Bitariho, Director Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC)
Panel Discussion
Mr. Tom Okello the Executive Director National Forestry Authority
Mr. David Duli the WWF country director
Mr. Sam Mwandha the Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority
