UGANDA PLASTIC POLLUTION CHALLENGE
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UGANDAN DESIGNER COMPLETES 100-DAY CLIMATE CAMPAIGN
Kampala, Uganda – Exactly 99 days ago, on February 8th, 2024, David Bajjadda, a talented graphic designer from Uganda, embarked on a remarkable journey to raise awareness about climate change through his art. Today, he has completed his 100-day climate…
PERU LIABLE TO CORPORATE POLLUTION
“States have the duty to prevent human rights violations produced by public and private companies.” This could have been part of the court’s opinion in one of the mounting court cases brought by climate defenders in the United States, particularly…
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ANSWER TO CLIMATE CHALLENGE
Climate change, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges require immediate action and long-term commitment. By understanding the issues, adopting sustainable practices, promoting awareness, and implementing robust policies, we can protect our planet and create a sustainable future for generations to come.…
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…
MUSEVENI LAUNCHES NATIONAL PATRIOTISM-ENVIRONMENT DRIVE
The President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launched the National Patriotism Environmental Protection campaign with remarks he was happy with the campaign since it aims at conserving the environment. The president warned that the people who go into wetlands, on…
CLOUD SEEDING NOT THE CAUSE OF UAE FLOODS
Climate scientists say that rising global temperatures, caused by human-led climate change, is leading to more extreme weather events around the world, including intense rainfall.
EU – UG IN 40 MILLION EURO FOREST PARTNERSHIP
Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni together with the visiting European Union (EU) Commissioner, Mr. Virginijus Sinkeviius, has launched the new EU Forestry program which will see Uganda benefit from the extensive experience of the EU in the forestry sector. The…
NAKIYANJA WETLAND DEPLETION: HAS NEMA SOLVED THE PROBLEM?
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stopped the ongoing destruction of Nakiyanja wetland in a move to protect the critical ecosystem at Sonde, Kira Municipality in Wakiso District. Nakiyanja is a critical wetland that drains into R. Sezibwa, which…
