STUDENT ACTIVISTS DETAINED IN UGANDA OVER CONTROVERSIAL OIL PROJECT
A protestor being handled by the Uganda Police. Courtesy Photos
Category Climate
ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS INTENSIFY ACROSS ASIA AND AFRICA
RAIN-RELATED DISASTERS CLAIM OVER 200 LIVES IN INDIA, HOMES LOST, PLANTS DESTROYED.
RWIZI RIVER REVIVAL: A RACE AGAINST TIME
In a bold move to save the ailing Rwizi River, over 2000 runners joined forces in the third annual Save River Rwizi Marathon. Our team from EcoMedia participated in the marathon to gain a deeper understanding of the project and…
ETHIOPIA LANDSLIDE: 257 DEAD, 15,000 AT RISK
Residents dig to recover the dead bodies of victims of the landslide following heavy rains that buried people in Gofa zone, Southern Ethiopia July 23, 2024. Gofa Zone Government Communication.
PLANET IN PERIL
EDITORIAL The world stands at a critical juncture, threatened by climate change, pollution, and unsustainable development. The consequences are far-reaching, imperiling human health, livelihoods, and economic growth. From the oil-polluted Ogoniland in Nigeria to the choking streets of Delhi, India,…
MUSEVENI: WETLAND ILLEGAL SETTLERS TO FACE IMMEDIATE EVICTION.
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups encroaching on Uganda’s protected wetlands, directing the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to immediately evict all illegal settlers and restore degraded areas. This landmark directive,…
PROTECTING UGANDA’S GREEN LUNG: NFA’S CLIMATE ACTION EFFORTS
The NFA has also developed a climate-resilient forestry policy, which outlines strategies for managing forests in the face of climate change
UGANDA: POLICE DISPERSE PROTESTERS IN LUBIGI WITH TEAR GAS AND LIVE AMMUNITION
On June 17, police in Lubigi, Kampala, used tear gas and live ammunition to disperse crowds protesting against evictions by the National Environment Management Authority of Uganda (NEMA). The evictions are part of NEMA’s efforts to protect the country’s wetlands,…
NAMIBIA’S CLIMATE CHAMPION: MARGARET ANGULA LEADS THE WAY
Angula has also been involved in informing Namibians about the risks of climate change so that they can be compelled to mobilize for action.
