Jessica Eriyo

Jessica Eriyo (26 August 1969 – 12 August 2022) was a Ugandan educator, social worker, politician and diplomat. She served as the Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community, (EAC), responsible for Productive & Social Sectors. She was appointed to that position on 30 April 2012.

Quotes

• The polythene bag advocacy group is influential and has been actively engaging with government officials.

• I have attended several of their meetings, where they have stated that they have recycling facilities for polythene bags.

• I understand that the polythene bag manufacturers have not met these requirements, which demonstrates a lack of commitment to providing a solution.
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• The Kyoto Protocol established a new system of trade for emissions that contribute to climate change.

• Initiatives like the Nyagak hydroelectric dams, which have replaced diesel-powered generators, have reduced carbon dioxide emissions, helping to mitigate the potential impacts of global climate change.
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