LAKE VICTORIA GETS GLOBAL LIFELINE! Foundation Pledges Massive 100,000
The Saad Kassis-Mohamed Center has pledged to remove 100,000 litres of plastic waste from the Ugandan shoreline of Lake Victoria. This initiative addresses the growing threat of microplastic pollution to the lake's ecosystem and the livelihoods of millions who depend on its fisheries.
Why it matters
Lake Victoria is a vital economic and environmental resource for East Africa; its degradation poses a significant threat to regional food security and water quality.
Lake Victoria has received a major environmental boost after the Saad Kassis-Mohamed Center announced a commitment to fund the removal of 100,000 litres of plastic waste and microplastic-bearing debris from the Ugandan shoreline of the lake.
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