Environmentalists call for unified EAC climate action to avert heatwave

  Environmental activists are calling for the enactment of a law to harmonize climate action efforts across the region. The call comes as the East African Community countries continue to grapple with a fierce heatwave that has not only affected agricultural activities but also caused school closure in South Sudan where temperatures range between 35-45 degrees celsius. Speaking to KFM, Robert Turyakira an Environmental Rights Defender and Deputy Executive Director Environment Shield, specifically recommends the enactment of an East African Climate Change Act. He emphasizes the need for a unified approach saying collective action will help bridge national boundaries and foster collaboration among EAC member states “The urgency of the matter has further been underscored by recent reports from the […]