President Yoweri Museveni expressed gratitude for Denmark’s support, welcoming a contribution of $95 million (Sh362 billion) to address climate change and assist refugees in Uganda. The announcement came during a meeting with the Danish envoy Dan Joergensen, Minister for Development Co-operation and Global Climate Policy, and his delegation at State Lodge Nakasero.
During the meeting, President Museveni requested Danish support for his wetland reclamation program, which aims to relocate illegal rice growers from Ugandan swamps. Emphasizing the importance of preserving natural resources, Museveni outlined the initiative to incentivize illegal occupants to engage in fish farming on the periphery of the swamps.
The nine-member Danish delegation, including climate ambassador Thomas Anker Christensen and Danish Ambassador to Uganda Signe Winding Albjerg, expressed appreciation for President Museveni’s commitment to addressing climate change and refugee challenges.
Minister Joergensen acknowledged Denmark’s willingness to support Uganda’s wetland reclamation program and contribute to climate change mitigation and refugee assistance. President Museveni commended Denmark’s support and reiterated Uganda’s commitment to sustainable development and resilience in the face of climate change.
Uganda’s foreign affairs minister, Gen. Jeje Odongo, and foreign affairs permanent secretary Vincent Bagiire Waiswa also attended the meeting.
