DEVELOPMENT DREAM OR FLOODING DISASTER? By Econews Digital Staff Writer August 20, 2025 | Kampala, Uganda For decades, the Nakivubo Channel has been the lifeline of Kampala’s stormwater management system. Stretching from the city’s high-density commercial core and draining into…
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…
By Ecomedia Editoria As the Nyamwamba River emerges from the lush foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and winds its way onto the savanna of western Uganda, it encounters an unsettling sight. On the far bank, past the scattered remnants of…
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,…
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged all Ugandans to actively engage in tree planting initiatives to reclaim and rejuvenate our land for enhanced climate resilience. This heartfelt call was delivered through a speech delivered by the Right Honourable Prime…
• The Earth is now about 1.2 C warmer than it was in the 1800s. • 2023 was hottest on record globally, beating the last record in 2016. • Human activities have raised atmospheric concentrations of CO2 by nearly 49…
