KAMPALA CITY’S GREEN CRISIS: BUSINESSMAN HAMKIGGUNDU SLAMS KCCA OVER TREE DESTRUCTION
Speaking at the tree handover ceremony, Kiggundu stated, "This is our city, this is our country; we have to support its development and beautify our surroundings."
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TWAWEZA REPORT: CLIMATE CRISIS HITS EAST AFRICA
Nairobi, Kenya – Twaweza East Africa’s Annual Report 2023 reveals the devastating impact of climate change in the region. Citizens in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya are struggling with droughts, floods, and rising temperatures. “The climate crisis is a harsh reality…
WETLAND WARS: NEMA DEMOLITIONS LEAVE FAMILIES HOMELESS
Over 1,000 left homeless in Lubigi evictions.
WOMEN CHAMPION CLIMATE-RESILIENT FARMING IN AFRICA
Amidst Africa’s rugged mountain landscapes, women like Fatima Mbatha and Amina Wanjiku are at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, combatting the challenges of a changing climate. EcoMedia.com delves into their stories, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of these mountain farming…
SCIENTISTS BEHIND SEED VAULT TO FEED THE WORLD IN 50 YEARS.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples from nearly every country in the world. Two men who are instrumental in creating a global seed vault designed to safeguard the world’s agricultural diversity…
WEATHER OUTLOOK ‘DIRE’ AS CYCLONE NEARS
Witnesses said visitors and workers were forced to climb trees on Tuesday night after the camp was marooned in water; dining halls were waterlogged, and the water level continued to rise.
FLOODING DEATH TOLL SOARS TO 11,300 IN LIBYA
The dead in eastern Libya included at least 84 Egyptians, whose remains were transferred to their home country on Wednesday. More than 70 came from one village in the southern province of Beni Suef. Libyan media also said dozens of Sudanese migrants were killed in the disaster.
LAKE VICTORIA’S RISING WATERS
A new projection by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) shows that the first rainy season in 2024 will have more rainfall than last year.
NFA CALLS FOR MORE TREE PLANTING
From tree-planting drives to tighter laws on illegal logging, countries worldwide are searching for a silver bullet to stop the loss of forests vital for nature and climate protection. After decades of losing thousands of hectares each year, Uganda has…
