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Ministry of Water and Environment signs carbon projects MoU with East African Carbon Company

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 2026 (month not reported) Severity: 1/5

The Ministry of Water and Environment signed a memorandum of understanding with the East African Carbon Company (EACC) to develop and regulate carbon projects, according to ChimpReports. Permanent Secretary Dr Alfred Okot Okidi said EACC would restore degraded wetlands, riverbanks, forests and lakes to generate tradable carbon, while the ministry would provide policy direction and regulatory oversight.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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