The framework seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve early warning systems and enhance preparedness to minimise the potential humanitarian, agricultural and economic consequences of the anticipated weather phenomenon.
Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.
Nabakooba also warned that climate change must increasingly shape decisions on where and how cities are developed, citing floods, extreme heat, drought and water scarcity as growing threats to property and infrastructure.
The Feast of the Assumption is one of the Catholic Church’s major celebrations and honours the belief that the Virgin Mary was assumed into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
“The housing mortgages available today are affordable for senior government officials and people with established businesses. We now want to plan for low-income earners like boda boda riders, market vendors and those starting from scratch,” Nabakooba said.