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Board Chair-EU Youth Sounding Board|Team Leader-Energy, Environment & Sustainability- @kalikumutimalaw | Speaker-Environment Parliament |ED @caliuganda |Redeemed!

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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
At the dusk of day 2 of the Africa Climate Summit, I had the opportunity to talk to @AJEnglish again. I postulated that what Africa needs most is adaptation. We must rethink the present global climate finance architecture to ensure its fit for purpose. We are running out of time!
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“The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22 NLT Glory to God🎉🎊🙏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Thank you @makulapictures for capturing our special day rather conscientiously📸💯
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I passed the bar exam @LDC_Uganda & yesterday, I graduated summa cum laude (Distinction/1st Class). I’m grateful to God, family & friends for the pivotal contribution made to the fruition of this dream. I’d like to renew my commitment to contributing my part to a more just world!
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This week, I’ll be at the Africa Climate Week & as always, I am committed to amplifying the voice of the young people in shaping the global architecture on climate action! Africa contributes the least (3.8%) to climate change but is the most imperiled! Africa deserves justice🌍💚
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
This week, I am at the United Nations @UNEP having been invited by the Secretariat #SAICM as a youth advocate from @UNMGCY . I’ll be making my contribution to the amplification of the youth voice in shaping the toxic-free future of our world! I am profoundly humbled. #SDGs3_12_13
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Yesterday, I had the singular honour of being voted as the Chairperson of the @EUinUG Youth Sounding Board (YSBU). The mandate of the Board, fundamentally, is to inform and shape the Uganda-EU development cooperation, to ensure that it is youth-centric and apt. Immensely humbled!
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Empirically speaking, there’s a steady wave of youth-inclusion initiatives across the board! As young people, our lot is to see to it that our voice is assertive, unequivocal and categorical! We must build capacity and leverage strategic partnerships to crystallize our agenda.
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For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy based in Accra-Ghana. I’ll be undertaking research, energy policy analysis and rigorous capacity building so as to participate meaningfully in the just energy transition in Africa and yonder! #SDGs7and13
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Earlier this morning, I had the rare opportunity of being hosted by @AJEnglish & in the spirit of amplifying the youth voice, I categorically posited that we’re behind time. We must act & we must act now!!! We need to unlock climate finance especially to the most vulnerable!🌍💚
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
Last week, I had the humbling privilege of representing the global youth constituency @UNMGCY at SAICM IP4.2 held @unep . We also held a series of bilateral meetings with key stakeholders. Our call was, and remains, one for more meaningful youth participation in UN processes.
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“Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it, or betray it” ~ Frantz Fanon. We often hear it that the greatest discovery is self-discovery. It’s a constant, gradual and oftentimes, excruciating process. The idea is to try again, and again…
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There cannot be meaningful discourse on sustainability without the meaningful inclusion of young people. We are the future of our world and ipso facto, we must concern ourselves with the most intricate questions facing our world today. Our voice must be unequivocal & categorical.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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"Each generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover it's mission, fulfil it, or betray it." ~ Franz Fanon. Our mission is to coalesce and Claim our Space, Together! We must reject all hegemonic barriers aimed at relegating young people to the periphery. @FarajaAfricaFdn
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I had the humbling privilege of presiding over the Environment Parliament 2024 and this year, the plenary revolved around three fundamental issues. That is; the Energy Transition, Drought Resilience and Land Restoration. The Environment Parliament is an avant-garde platform
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Last week, I had the profound privilege of attending the Africa Climate Week & I leveraged that latitude to amplify the voice of the young people in shaping the global response to the triple-planetary crisis. I thank @centre4policy & @JMunyangabo for all the tangential support🎊
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Happy #EuropeDay ! Since my appointment as Board Chair of the @EUinUG Youth Sounding Board @EU_YSBUg , I have come to a deeper appreciation of the 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇬 Development Cooperation. Thank you #TeamEurope for being a steadfast ally of the young people in Uganda. We celebrate you!🎉🎊🎊
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
My deepest aspiration has always been to avail myself to be nurtured, honed and moulded to contribute meaningfully, to global development, especially in the context of the global south! Thank you @AspireInstitute & @HavardUnivers for this opportunity! Cheers to 2023🎉🥂
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In today’s @DailyMonitor , I share my reflections on Uganda’s cavernous climate finance gap as manifest in our 2024/2025 Budget. Notwithstanding the increase in the budget for the natural resources, environment, climate change, land, and water programme from Shs.417 billion in
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Recently, I graduated from the Young Leaders’ Forum. As a UN SDGs Youth Advocate, I avidly look forward to leveraging the knowledge and resources I have been equipped with, to make my contribution particularly in Renewable Energy & Climate Action advocacy. Thank you @fesuganda 🎊
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Howard Mwesigwa
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“Renewables! Renewing our Commitment…” That was the title of my message to the International Renewable Energy Assembly #IRENA13A recently concluded in Abu Dhabi, UAE. As young people, we must concern ourselves with the most intricate questions of the day! Oh yes, we must!!!
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Recently, I had the humbling privilege of moderating a panel discussion on the need to build the capacity of the youth so as to equip them better to contribute meaningfully, to climate action. I emphatically noted that though climate activism is good, climate action is better!!!
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
This is a defining year! I bless the Lord for the milestones thus far and the many more ahead. Our God is faithful! Happy New Month and may God cause you to triumph all through the next 11 months. #PioneerAgain
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Howard Mwesigwa
10 months
Earlier on, way before #COP28UAE I made a clarion call for the reformation of the global climate finance architecture and the recent global stocktake only served to buttress my call. We must change the narrative! I am committed to contributing my part to bring justice to Africa🌍
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
At the dusk of day 2 of the Africa Climate Summit, I had the opportunity to talk to @AJEnglish again. I postulated that what Africa needs most is adaptation. We must rethink the present global climate finance architecture to ensure its fit for purpose. We are running out of time!
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Howard Mwesigwa
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As young people, we choose to transcend geographical barriers and definitions. What defines us is not our tribe, creed or ethnicity! We are defined by the analogous fabric of our aspirations and convictions. As global youth, we must unite! Oh yes, we must! #WeMust !!! #IRENA13A
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Today, I had the pleasure of joining the Danish Climate Ambassador @dkClimateAmb for a consultative meeting. I underscored the indispensability of capacity building, meaningful youth engagement and funding in driving youth-led climate action in Uganda. Thank you @DKinUganda ⚡️🌍
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Recently, I had the humbling privilege of being hosted on @ubctvuganda As Environment Defenders, our cause is gaining more & more traction as the world continues to witness the brunt of climate change. This crisis demands concerted & expedient action! I’m committed to that💚🌍🇺🇬
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
It’s been such a humbling privilege addressing (in spoken word) the International Renewable Energy Assembly on the acute nexus between renewable energies and climate change. I have emphatically noted that we must act, and we must act now! We owe it to our posterity! #IRENA13A
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In today’s @DailyMonitor , I share my reflections on the biodiversity loss menace in Uganda and indeed across the globe. What kind of world do we wish to hand down to the next generation? Through green choices, enabling policies & green finance, we can make the difference!🌍🍃⚡️☘️
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I'd like to extend my most heartfelt gratitude to @MakMootSociety for relinquishing unto me the benediction to represent @MakerereU at the Great Lakes Regional Moot in Kigali. Receiving the 'Best Pleader' Award was such a profound honour.I dedicate this Award to @makdebateunion .
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Uganda needs $28.1 Billion to implement her updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which is virtually half of our GDP! Carbon markets have the potential to unlock the much needed climate finance to enhance our climate action commitments & aspirations. @TheDailyMonitor
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
At the beginning of this month, I had the humbling privilege of attending the Global Youth Water Conference, 2023 as an overture to the UN 2023 Water Conference, New York. I was acutely amazed by the unwavering commitment that the global youth have for the #SDGs
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
Recently, I undertook a Ghana-Uganda comparative study of the oil & gas industry. As renewable energy advocates, it’s of paramount importance for us to appreciate where we are coming from, so as to shape the just energy transition and ensure that our energy alternatives are apt.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Earlier today, I had the privilege of returning to the Youth Arts Movement Uganda (Y.A.M.U) where I served as the Campaigns’ Manager, during our #BeRoadSmartUg Campaign. I shared my experience & best practices on how we, the youth, can amplify our voice so as to claim our space!
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Howard Mwesigwa
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This week, I’m sharing my reflections on the facts, myths and controversies surrounding climate change. In an era of insurmountable dis- and misinformation, I should love to believe that these reflections are indeed a breath of fresh air. Take a look - .
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
I’m profoundly humbled to represent the @SDGs_256 & the youth fraternity from the global south at the International Renewable Energy Assembly. It’s such a huge privilege contributing to the amplification of the youth voice in shaping the global energy transition. #IRENA13A
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SDGs Academy Uganda
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Our Chief Executive @HowardMwesigwa is attending the International Renewable Energy Assembly in the UAE and we wish him and the entire global youth delegation in attendance, fruitious deliberations. #IRENA13A
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Howard Mwesigwa
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We must extinguish our addiction to fossil fuels💨! This addiction poses such a profound existential threat both to people and the planet. By tripling renewable energy deployment and doubling energy efficiency this decade, we can course-correct. Thank you @97fmRadiocity #SDG7 ⚡️
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Howard Mwesigwa
3 years
Profoundly elated to be on board!!!🥂To much more🍾🙏🏾 🔥🎉🔥 @YouthartsmoveUG @RoadSmartNinjaz @KennyGmulinde #BeRoadSmartUG #reclaimourspaces
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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I am deeply humbled by this vote of confidence & opportunity to serve, & contribute my part to the propagation of environmental stewardship & climate action in Uganda. In the face of climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution, we must draw laser-focus to citizen-driven action.
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The vetting committee is pleased to announce that @HowardMwesigwa is the only candidate that has successfully passed the rigorous vetting process & emerged as the sole candidate for the position of Speaker. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to him on this remarkable achiv’t
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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This year, we’re commemorating the International Youth Day under the theme,”Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World". Green skills can go a long way in empowering young people to participate meaningfully in finding sustainable solutions to the triple planetary crisis.
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
10 months
I would like to convey my most profound gratitude to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) for inviting me to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP)28. I ardently look forward to contributing to the amplification of the global-south youth voice. 💛⚡️🌍
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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"Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great, you can be that generation”~Nelson Mandela We are that generation! Giving you more than one reason to believe in our cause. We are no longer leaders of tomorrow. We are #ClaimingourSpace ,Together! now. @FarajaAfricaFdn
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In commemoration of the @Rotary Environment Month. I had the privilege of delivering a presentation on ‘Climate Change & the Green Transition’. I categorically noted that the triple-planetary crisis that we now contend with demands concerted action and we all have a part to play.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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As youth, we must build capacity first, so as to contribute meaningfully to the global climate action discourse. Our voice must be heard, but for it to be heard, it must be informed, categorical and unequivocal! I have shared my experience here ( )
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I have received extortionist threats from a strange number threatening to ‘destroy me for my views’, with fabricated material should I not heed the demands! @PoliceUg I would like to bring this cyber-harassment to your attention!
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
10 months
Recently, I had the humbling privilege of co-authoring a policy paper on the role of policy in incentivizing private sector investment in renewable energy. I had the opportunity to present the same during a policy seminar at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).🇺🇬⚡️🇳🇬
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
Recently, I had the humbling privilege of rubbing shoulders with the good Doctors @bkabumba & Dr. Daniel Ruhweza during the Young Leaders’ Forum. I first drew from the brook of their wisdom as a budding lawyer @lawsocietymak . I owe my political consciousness to them. Bravo!
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Recently, I had the privilege of visiting @rotaractkololo and sharing my thoughts on Climate Change & the Green Transition. I’m unwaveringly committed to raising awareness about the triple-planetary crisis in my generation. More importantly, I hope to inspire youth-led action🌍🌿
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Yesterday, I met with His Excellency, the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans & Fisheries @VSinkevicius . Our engagement revolved around the pivotal role of young people in the realization of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the grander global sustainability agenda.
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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Today, during the first session of the #IRENA13A , the UN Secretary General @antonioguterres alluded to the pivotal role the youth can and do play in shaping the global renewable energy transition! I could not feel prouder! With our resilience, creativity and conviction, we can!!!
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity, I’d like to make a clarion call against biodiversity loss. Our theme this year, is ‘Be Part of the Plan’. We all have a part to play in conserving our Environment. Through green choices, policy & finance we can!🦥☘️
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I am profoundly privileged to be part of the celebrations today!!! As we celebrate 5 years of youth work, we ought to renew our commitment to advancing the cause of the young people in Uganda, East Africa and Africa. I'm proud to associate!!! Hongera @FarajaAfricaFdn 🎉🔥👏🏾
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Children & youth are the torchbearers for sustainability! Through meaningful youth engagement and investing in youth-led action, we can accelerate the energy transition and our response to the triple-planetary crisis to wit: Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution. ⚡️♻️🌍
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I had the pleasure of joining the Royal Danish Embassy @DKinUganda in celebrating the Uganda-Denmark Partnership Day. Denmark and Uganda have been cherished development partners for three decades now. Over the years, Denmark has provided development support in many critical
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I had the pleasure of taking part in the recently concluded German Training Week on Energy Efficiency, under the auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH @giz_uganda . Energy Efficiency, simply put, is the use of less energy to perform
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
Earlier today, I had the awesome privilege of being a panelist at a side event on the global clean cooking outlook, in the context of SDG 7 and climate change! We also explored the role that youth can play in shaping the global renewable energy transition. @JNakasamu
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Later today, I’ll be @rotaractkololo debunking common myths & misconceptions on climate change. I’ll also unpack the concept of the green transition. As we ‘create hope in the world’, we must do so alive to the triple-planetary crisis. There’s no Planet B so, we must act and Now!
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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I'd like to convey my most ardent félicitations to @mariasperia1 and @ShaaCui for having been elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the @NYPUganda (resp.). I'm incommensurably fortified that you'll steer the youth assembly to greater horizons. @FarajaAfricaFdn @EdnaKanyesigye
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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In @TheDailyMonitor , I share my reflections on the Census & Energy poverty. Despite Uganda’s gargantuan clean energy potential, less than 5% of the populace has access to clean cooking solutions. It’s high time we integrated clean energy access indicators in our planning process.
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Howard Mwesigwa
11 months
As we commemorate the Africa Youth Day, I’d like to convey my most profound gratitude to #TeamEurope @EUinUG for being such a true and unwavering ally of the young people in Uganda. As manifest in your MIP(2021-2027), youth have been given priority in development cooperation.🇪🇺🇺🇬
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
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I recently graduated as an I-ACT Peer Educator under the auspices of @IRENA & @ItalyMFA . I had the privilege of representing Uganda at the training and I’m enthralled to equip fellow young people so as to enable them contribute to climate action and the just energy transition.
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
This year, we’ll be interrogating the intricacies of access to Global Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene & the water-energy-food nexus, in the context of sustainable development with a human-rights-based approach. I’m deeply humbled to contribute to the augmentation of the youth-voice.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In the @DailyMonitor , I share my thoughts on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) imperative. We must be intentional and deliberate in addressing the risk of greenwashing as we strike the often elusive balance between profitability and environmental sustainability.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Sooo...I'd taken a poetry 'sabbatical' and I'm delighted to return...🔥👌🏾 @AwinoMercy3 @barrybless4 @cylus_onen @RoyjayJoel @EbiseEmiru @KitaraNationUg
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Howard Mwesigwa
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The World Environment Day serves as a global vehicle for raising awareness and enhancing action for the protection of the Environment. This year, the urgent call to action reverberates louder than ever, under the theme, “Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration .” Our
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Did you know that in Uganda, 94% of the households primarily depend on biomass (73% use firewood while 21% use charcoal for cooking)? Essentially, only 6% have access to clean cooking!Our renewable energy cooking alternatives must thus be both affordable and commercially viable.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Earlier today, I had the profound privilege of addressing the global delegation at the #IRENA13A Youth Forum and I noted categorically, that a youth-led global energy transition will necessitate strategic partnerships from both the private and public sectors.
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Howard Mwesigwa
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In today’s @DailyMonitor , I share my reflections on the #WorldEnvironmentDay ‌2024. Our focus this year, is on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. These are some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our day. About 2 billion hectares,
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Thank you @FarajaAfricaFdn for always educating, engaging and empowering the Vijana particularly in Uganda, and East Africa in general. Hakika mnatufariji! Hongereni!!!🔥👏🏾👏🏾 @FarajaDTv @EACYParliament @actionaiduganda @EUinUG @WFD_Democracy @Restless_Uganda @YouthartsmoveUG
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Howard Mwesigwa
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I would like to earnestly, thank the myriad of young people that believed and voted for our cause and in the same breath, I would like to officially congratulate my brother @AmbasiizeEzra for having been elected Speaker of the #YouthParliamentUG @nbs @FarajaAfricaFdn @EUinUG
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Recently, I had the privilege of joining @fesuganda as a panelist on the topic; ‘Activism, Advocacy & Lobbying’ particularly in the context of youth advocacy for climate action. I underscored the pivotal role that young people can, & do play in Energy & Climate Justice. #SDG7and13
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Howard Mwesigwa
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Earlier today, I had the pleasure of leading the @EU_YSBUg delegation to a consultative meeting with @FrenchEmbassyUg . Our discussion spanned meaningful youth engagement and participation. We also explored potential areas for collaboration so as to deliver for the young people.
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Howard Mwesigwa
11 months
Did you know that Uganda’s electricity connectivity rate stands at a preposterous 28%, way below the 43% Sub-Saharan average? Did you know that Uganda loses $2.3B in deforestation annually? Well, now you know! Empirically, Renewable Energy does carry the promise of tomorrow.⚡️🌍
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
Globally, it’s the young people that are most vulnerable & susceptible to the brunt of the existential triple-planetary crisis. That is, climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. The @EU_YSBUg is an opportunity for the young people to shape the development we want to see.
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Howard Mwesigwa
3 years
In a world where civic spaces shrink by the day, we, the youth, ought to renew our commitment to resilient and unwavering advocacy in aggrandizement of the role that we do, and can play in democracy and good governance. That time, is now! #YouthParliamentUg @FarajaAfricaFdn
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
On the margins of the International Youth Day Celebrations, I had the rare opportunity of facilitating an I-ACT Peer to Peer Session at the African Leadership University Hub. My focus was on debunking the myths around the reality of climate change and the just energy transition.
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
As young people, we must preoccupy ourselves with finding sustainable solutions to the most serpentine questions of the day! At present, that question is climate change! We must build capacity and participate meaningfully, in the salvation of our planet! I am committed to that!!!
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👏And a few more thoughts from @HowardMwesigwa below from our "Journey into International Climate Finance" workshop hosted by @CIF_Action & @EBRDgreen . More workshop highlights 👉
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Howard Mwesigwa
5 months
I am deeply inspired by the myriad of young people in Uganda, Africa & across the global south that are doing everything within their means to contribute sustainable solutions to the triple-planetary crisis; climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
The critical role that we, the youth, can and do play, in climate action and the propagation of sustainable development globally, cannot be over emphasized! With our commitment, creativity and conviction, we sure can make the difference. Indeed, we are the change we seek!
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
As young people, we must concern ourselves with the most intricate questions of our generation & more importantly, we must preoccupy ourselves with finding sustainable solutions thereto. #UNLEASHRwanda affords young people the latitude to shape the future of our world and Lo!...
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Howard Mwesigwa
3 years
Firstly, there is nothing like 'a right to bail'. There's a right to apply for bail and that right goes to the nucleus of the presumption of innocence, upon which our criminal justice system oscillates. Scrapping that right acutely impugns the sacrosanct presumption of innocence!
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Howard Mwesigwa
4 years
It was indeed my most profound pleasure to host the @85thGuild at the Imperial Royale. Succumbing to incommensurable euphoria, I couldn't help the concomitant nostalgia predicated on the heyday of our ardent service and cultivation of pristine comradeship!Bravo Honourables!🔥👌🏾👏
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
I am profoundly humbled by this opportunity to hone my leadership acumen further, through the exploration of how servant-leadership can be leveraged in our ever-changing world, so as to champion sustainable solutions to the crises we face. Thank you @aspire_leaders & @Harvard
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Howard Mwesigwa
6 months
Recently, I had the privilege of being hosted by @FarajaDTv to share valuable insights on the Energy Transition in Uganda. At COP28, Uganda launched her Energy Transition Plan (ETP). I underscored the central role of the youth in realizing the ETP & SDG 7.
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Howard Mwesigwa
9 months
Earlier today, I had the humbling opportunity of speaking to @_VisionLeaders . My presentation focused on the pivotal role that young people do and can play in shaping the just energy transition, driving climate action and championing sustainable development in Africa and beyond.
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
Yesterday, I attended the ‘See Change: Visualising the Urban Climate Crisis Exhibition’ and I witnessed climate change stories told through photography. We also had panel discussions on the acute nexus between climate action & social justice and I aptly augmented the youth voice.
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Howard Mwesigwa
10 months
I’m incredibly humbled to have received this Award from the Africa Centre for Energy Policy & the @FordFoundation , as a Next Generation Leader. I dedicate this Award to all the young people in Africa doing all they can to position Africa at the heart of sustainable development.🙏🏾
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
3 years
Legends are complaining how today's heat's unbearable, and it's been 29°C. But somehow, 37°C🔥 awaits them in Lira, in a few!!!😂😂🙌🏾 Olemwa!
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
In further execution of my generational mandate, I’ll be speaking to @RotaractGuluUg on Climate Change and the Green Transition. I’ll be debunking some common myths on climate change and augmenting discourse on the green transition; the risks and myriad of opportunities. Join us.
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Howard Mwesigwa
10 months
In this week’s edition, I explore the often overlooked and yet ubiquitous nexus between Gender-Based Violence and Climate Change. Two glaring injustices that affect women and girls rather disproportionately. #16DaysOfActivism 🎗️🧡 Take a look -
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Howard Mwesigwa
7 months
Recently, the @EU_YSBUg held a joint dialogue with the @ADCinUganda under the stewardship of @Dr_KatjaK and @JohannesFrausch . We shared youth perspectives on criminal justice, good governance, accountability and social service delivery. We look forward to further engagement.
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
Earlier today, we held the long-awaited launch of the @EU_YSBUg under the auspices of @EUinUG As the Board Chair, I emphatically noted in my speech, that the mandate of the Board is in pristine consonance with the Multi-annual Indicative Programme of the EU and Uganda’s NDP III.
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Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
Drawing from my own experience and from my interaction with the youth across the globe, there are three fundamental aspirations held by the young people; 1. Education 2. Employment 3. Inclusion in decision-making Every true ally of the youth ought to contribute to at least, one.
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
The past couple of years have been rather tumultuous. The receding pandemic brought global economies to their knees and this has had ripple socio-economic ramifications at the domestic and individual levels. But hey! God’s purpose for your life has not changed! #PioneerAgain
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
Earlier this month, I had the profound privilege of being a Panelist at the California Youth Leadership Summit. It was such a humbling experience rubbing shoulders with like-minded youth across the globe. As young people, it's our shared duty to shape the future of our world.
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Howard Mwesigwa
1 year
Kindly join us this Monday, as we deliberate on the biodiversity collapse question in Uganda. Did you know that we all have a part to play in the preservation and protection of our environment? Where are we going wrong and what can we do better?
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
2 years
In a civic-space-shrinkage oriented age, fora like the @NYPUganda ought to be celebrated! Thank you @FarajaAfricaFdn @Wabwire1 @EdnaKanyesigye and partners @WFD_Uganda @actionaiduganda @Parliament_Ug @Restless_Uganda for your unwavering commitment to the youth cause. Asante Sana!
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Howard Mwesigwa
3 years
According to the WHO(Helmets; A road safety manual), over 2.6M people die annually due to road accidents that could have been mitigated by a properly worn helmet. Furthermore, a helmet reduces potential head injuries by over 72% & averts fatality by over 39%! #ArtforRoadSafety
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
8 months
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Inaugural Uganda Environment Forum 2024. The forum was convened under the theme, “Enabling Uganda’s Transition to a Circular Economy”. We must localize the global discourse on environmental stewardship to drive local action.
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Howard Mwesigwa
4 months
In further execution of our mandate as the European Union Youth Sounding Board - Uganda @EU_YSBUg , we held a thematic consultative meeting with the Honourable Minister for Children and Youth @BalaamAteenyiDr . This was under the auspices of the European Union @EUinUG under the
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@HowardMwesigwa
Howard Mwesigwa
3 months
I’m exceedingly elated by the opportunity to serve as the Speaker of the Environment Parliament 2024 (EP) @epuganda . EP is a platform for citizens to hold stakeholders accountable & to contribute to the augmentation of environmental stewardship in Uganda. I look forward to it☘️🌍
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