Youth in Uganda have been urged to actively embrace green finance opportunities as a means of securing a safer environment, promoting national development, and fostering sustainable growth.
The call was made during a recent green finance training aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to a more sustainable financial ecosystem.
The initiative is part of the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator’s (UGEFA) Green Finance Academy, fully funded by the European Union Delegation to Uganda and implemented by adelphi.
As part of this effort, around 30 staff members from PostBank Uganda have undergone specialized training in green financing. The goal is to deepen understanding and integration of green finance practices within the financial sector.
Carolyn Andama, the Head of Public Sector at PostBank Uganda, praised UGEFA for leading efforts in sustainability through customized training programs.
She acknowledged the essential role banks play in funding environmentally friendly and socially responsible initiatives. Andama also noted that PostBank, in collaboration with adelphi, is preparing to conduct a three-day hands-on capacity-building program for its staff.
This initiative is intended to expose them to global best practices as the bank works towards achieving its sustainability certification.
Christine Meyer, the Head of Green Entrepreneurship at adelphi, emphasized the growing global shift towards sustainable development.
She pointed out that with the increasing demand for green and social finance products, it is critical for financial institutions and enterprises to align their activities with the global sustainability agenda.
The UGEFA programme continues to position green finance as a key driver of innovation, environmental protection, and inclusive economic development in Uganda.
By Charles Katabalwa
17th Sept 2025
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