By Zoe Kimuli LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — JANUARY 13, 2025 Southern California is ablaze. A relentless series of wildfires has erupted across the region, leaving a path of destruction that spans from the famed streets of Hollywood to the verdant…
Kampala International University (KIU) is proud to celebrate another remarkable achievement as one of its own, Johnson Adupa Akilis, emerged as Mr. Ozone 2024 in a prestigious nationwide environmental quiz contest. This milestone highlights KIU’s commitment to fostering environmentally conscious…
Kampala, Uganda—December 13, 2024 The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has called for urgent community collaboration to curb increasing deforestation and degradation in Mayuge District, specifically in the South Busoga Forest Reserve. Rising cases of illegal logging and encroachment threaten the…
Kampala, 23 November 2024 – What makes a leader truly exceptional? For the Sudanese refugee community in Uganda, the answer lies in the tireless efforts of Dr. Hassan Basajjabalaba, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Kampala International University (KIU).…
The Arctic Ocean is on the brink of a historic transformation, as new research suggests it could experience its first ice-free day as soon as this decade. This critical milestone underscores the accelerating impact of global warming, with far-reaching consequences…
Kampala, Uganda. The death toll from last week’s devastating mudslide in Uganda’s Bulambuli District has risen to 28, with rescue teams continuing their search for more victims. The tragic landslide in the Buluganya and Sooti sub-counties buried homes, leaving families…
Baku, Azerbaijan — The COP29 climate talks wrapped up with African negotiators, experts, and activists expressing deep dissatisfaction over what they described as a failure to address the urgent climate needs of the Global South. Despite months of preparation and…
In a world where clean air is a fundamental right, African nations face a mounting pollution challenge that demands immediate attention. Globally, regions struggle to combat escalating air pollution levels that threaten health, reduce life expectancy, and infringe upon basic…
By Ecomedia Editorial In the rich landscapes of the Caribbean, traditional plant knowledge passed down by Afro-descendent farmers is a cultural and ecological treasure. Yet, this knowledge remains largely unrecognized and at risk of fading away. A recent study has…
