On 4th June 2026, Uganda’s Little Hands Go Green in partnership with Commonwealth Sport, the Commonwealth Association of Uganda, and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) officially launched the Commonwealth Forest Initiative in Mabira Forest, marking the beginning of a landmark environmental legacy programme that will connect all 74 Commonwealth nations and territories through forest restoration, climate action, biodiversity conservation, and youth engagement.
The initiative which is a signature brain child of Uganda’s Little Hands Go Green aims to create a lasting climate legacy for the Commonwealth Games and beyond using forestry restoration.
As part of the launch, 74 indigenous trees were planted to represent the 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. The trees stand as a living symbol of unity, shared responsibility, and collective action in response to climate change. The initiative seeks to establish Mabira Forest as the permanent home of a growing Commonwealth Forest, creating a lasting legacy that links sport, nature, and sustainable development.
Below are some of the moments captured during this launch.
