The environment
The environment
XXVII.The environment
(i)The State shall promote sustainable development and public awareness of the need to manage land, air and water resources in a balanced and sustainable manner for the present and future generations.
(ii)The utilisation of the natural resources of Uganda shall be managed in such a way as to meet the development and environmental needs of present and future generations of Ugandans; and, in particular, the State shall take all possible measures to prevent or minimise damage and destruction to land, air and water resources resulting from pollution or other causes.
(iii)The State shall promote and implement energy policies that will ensure that people’s basic needs and those of environmental preservation are met.
(iv)The State, including local governments, shall—
(a)create and develop parks, reserves and recreation areas and ensure the conservation of natural resources;
(b)promote the rational use of natural resources so as to safeguard and protect the biodiversity of Uganda.