By Charles katabalwa.
KAMPALA, UGANDA: In bid to curb climate change effects in Uganda, Chief Executive Officers(CEO’) have been urged to integrate sustainable practices in their business model to avert risks associated with climate change.
The call has been made during the 14th edition of the 2023 Annual CEO Forum held at Kampala Sheraton Hotel today.Running under theme, “Navigating the Climate Crisis: A Call to Action,” and the Forum attracted over 100 business leaders and key decision makers who convened to deliberate on key issues that not only drive organization success but champion sustainability conversation in the society.
Country Team Leader, CEO Summit Uganda, Stephen Mukasa, urged CEOs to forge collaborative solutions that will address the climate crisis in Uganda by adopting a robust corporate sustainability in the day to day operations.
Mukasa said it is upon every CEO to explore innovative strategies, highlight successful initiatives, discuss practical solutions, and commit themselves to integrating climate-conscious practices into thier organizations which will make a meaningful impact on their businesses and society as a whole.
On the same function, the Head of the National SDG Secretariat, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda, Albert Byamugisha commended the CEO forum for offering a valuable platform for business leaders to exchange ideas, and address challenges related to improving the economy and communities in the country.
Byamugisha revealed that the Sustainable Development Goal 13 urges all United Nations member states, including Uganda, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. As a member state, Uganda is committed to strengthening its efforts and taking tangible actions to regulate and implement all passed regulations and policies related to climate change within the country.
After the Forum they have planted trees in Kampala as the a symbol of fighting climate change.