Uganda: Vanishing Wetlands Put Country at Risk of Ecological Disasters

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Once a town that had numerous wetlands to show for it, Kampala's wetlands now count for only 16 per cent of the total cover. Al-mahdi Ssenkabirwa writes about the dangers that await us as a consequence.

Wetlands are a vital resource because they serve as sponges and water filters. They also prevent destructive flooding along lakes or rivers. But this resource is considerably disappearing by the day. Reason - excessive pollution and encroachment.

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