• Land, the canvas of nature and humanity is damaged

    Land, the canvas of nature and humanity is damaged

    I was delighted to participate in the second edition of the Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (G-CAP), held from August 5-9, 2024, in Bonn, Germany. This innovative program, a collaboration between the G20 Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and the UN System Staff College, aims to empower legislators worldwide to champion sustainable land management.…

  • The Tragedy of Land Degradation

    The Tragedy of Land Degradation

    My heart goes out to all those affected by Sundays tragic landslide at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda. The loss of life and the ongoing suffering of the community are truly devastating. I want to commend Rita Atukwasa, whom I know through the UN Global Land Initiative, for her advocacy in Parliament. Rita’s submission…

  • Global Perspectives: Embracing Diversity in Challenging Times

    Global Perspectives: Embracing Diversity in Challenging Times

    I’ve just returned from the UN Global Changemakers Academy for Policymakers, where I studied the G20 Land Initiative and restoration strategies with a diverse group of international political figures. An experience which has reinforced the fundamental truth: diversity is our strength and underscored the value of multicultural collaboration in addressing global challenges. This international experience…

  • Wayanad Tragedy

    Wayanad Tragedy

    I am saddened to see the devastation and loss of life occurring just now in Kerala.   Kerala’s Wayanad district has been devastated by a landslide triggered by heavy flooding, resulting in 296 deaths and displacing over 8,000 people. The disaster, exacerbated by continual rain hampering rescue efforts, is part of a worrying trend of…