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This rare celestial spectacle will occur on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, when the moon reaches its perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit, - [NMS MULTI-BILLION FACILITY FLOODED: QUESTIONS RAISED OVER ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS AND SITE CHOICE](https://econews.digital/2025/11/03/4661/) - By Admin | November 3, 2025 | Econews Digital Uganda’s new National Medical Stores (NMS) pharmaceutical and office complex in Kajjansi, Wakiso District, has come under intense scrutiny after being submerged in water following recent heavy rains. The Shs 70 billion state-of-the-art facility, built to centralize the country’s medicine storage and distribution systems, is now - [EGYPT UNVEILS WORLD’S LARGEST MUSEUM CELEBRATING A SINGLE CIVILIZATION](https://econews.digital/2025/11/02/egypt-unveils-worlds-largest-museum-celebrating-a-single-civilization/) - By Admin | November 2, 2025 CAIRO, EGYPT — In a defining moment for global culture, heritage, and tourism, Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), now recognized as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. A MONUMENTAL CELEBRATION OF HISTORY Located beside the timeless Pyramids of Giza and the Great - [KAMPALA FLOODS: TRADERS CRY OUT AS LOSSES MOUNT AND GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION STALLS](https://econews.digital/2025/11/02/kampala-floods-traders-cry-out-as-losses-mount-and-government-intervention-stalls/) - By Juma Musoke | November 2, 2025 KAMPALA — For many traders in the city’s central business district, the story has become painfully familiar. Each time heavy rains pour over Kampala, floodwaters sweep through shops, drenching merchandise and turning bustling streets like Kikuubo, Allen Road, and the Nakivubo Channel corridor into rivers of mud and - [KIU REASSURES STUDENTS AND PUBLIC ON TRANSPARENCY AND WELFARE](https://econews.digital/2025/10/30/kiu-reassures-students-and-public-on-transparency-and-welfare/) - KAMPALA | October 30, 2025 | BY Jonas KImera | Kampala International University (KIU) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and student welfare in a new statement addressing recent public discussions about tuition, academic, and welfare matters. In the press release, KIU Management emphasised that tuition payment policies are implemented with fairness and empathy - [MINING THE FUTURE AWAY](https://econews.digital/2025/10/25/mining-the-future-away/) - By Danile O Kaleb — October 25, 2025 Mining is delivering the raw materials the world needs for smartphones, electric vehicles and renewable energy and at the same time accelerating an environmental debt that risks the soils, waters and biodiversity that sustain life. The latest global analyses show a sharp rise in demand for critical - [EUROPE’S ENVIRONMENT IN CRISIS: A GLOBAL WARNING FOR AFRICA’S SUSTAINABILITY FUTURE](https://econews.digital/2025/10/25/europes-environment-in-crisis-a-global-warning-for-africas-sustainability-future/) - By Admin | October 25, 2025 | Econews Digital The European Environment Agency (EEA) has sounded a loud and urgent alarm on the state of Europe’s natural environment a warning that carries serious implications for the rest of the world, including Africa. In its latest “State of the Environment 2025” report, the EEA describes Europe’s - [KIU REAFFIRMS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP IN RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND ETHICAL EXCELLENCE](https://econews.digital/2025/10/24/kiu-reaffirms-global-leadership-in-research-innovation-and-ethical-excellence/) - By Admin | October 24, 2025 | Kampala, UgandaKampala International University (KIU) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation, research, and global collaboration after successfully hosting the Third International Research and Development Conference (IRDeC 2025) under the theme “Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building, and Global Sustainability.” The five-day event, held at the Main Campus - [UGANDA BREWERIES LEADS GREEN TRANSITION WITH BIOMASS PLANT CUTTING EMISSIONS BY 92%](https://econews.digital/2025/08/22/uganda-breweries-leads-green-transition-with-biomass-plant-cutting-emissions-by-92/) - By Econews Correspondent | August 22, 2025 Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has marked a major milestone in corporate sustainability with the commissioning of a UGX 37 billion biomass plant designed to slash its carbon emissions by 92%, the equivalent of 8,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The facility, powered entirely by locally sourced - [CAN LUWEERO’S SUGAR INDUSTRY CLEAN UP ITS ACT](https://econews.digital/2025/08/21/can-luweeros-sugar-industry-clean-up-its-act/) - By EcoNews Staff – August 21, 2025 The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has defended the Victoria Sugar Factory in Luweero District against recent allegations of pollution, saying the claims are misleading and not backed by evidence. NEMA insists it has deployed inspectors to verify the concerns and remains committed to transparency in handling environmental - [KIU TO REVOLUTIONIZE LEGAL EDUCATION WITH MOOT COURT TRANSFORMATION](https://econews.digital/2025/08/08/kiu-to-revolutionize-legal-education-with-moot-court-transformation/) - By Our Reporter, KIU Main Campus, Kansanga, August 8, 2025 Kampala International University (KIU) has launched a state-of-the-art Moot Court facility, marking a significant step towards transforming legal education in Uganda. The unveiling ceremony featured a plenary session led by Justice Monica Kalyegira Mugenyi, Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda, who emphasized the importance - [NAKIVUBO CHANNEL](https://econews.digital/2025/08/20/nakivubo-channel/) - 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 Lake Victoria, the channel was designed to protect Uganda’s capital from floods, waste accumulation, and - [CHINA AND FRANCE DEEPEN ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP TO TACKLE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHALLENGES](https://econews.digital/2025/05/18/china-and-france-deepen-environmental-partnership-to-tackle-global-climate-challenges/) - By Jacob Nsaali | EcoNews | May 18, 2025 Paris, France — In a decisive move to reinforce global environmental cooperation, China and France have renewed their commitment to combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. This came during the 10th China-France High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue held in Paris, where leaders from both countries - [ARE EARTH’S HIDDEN HYDROGEN RESERVES THE CLEAN ENERGY GAME-CHANGER?](https://econews.digital/2025/05/18/are-earths-hidden-hydrogen-reserves-the-clean-energy-game-changer/) - By Jacob Nsaali | EcoNews | May 18, 2025 Are vast reservoirs of naturally occurring hydrogen gas, buried deep within the Earth’s crust, the next breakthrough in clean energy? Recent research published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment reveals that these underground hydrogen stores could potentially power the planet for up to 170,000 years, offering - [IS THE TOTALENERGIES–NFA PARTNERSHIP A GAME CHANGER FOR UGANDA’S FORESTS?](https://econews.digital/2025/05/18/is-the-totalenergies-nfa-partnership-a-game-changer-for-ugandas-forests/) - By Denis Mpayira | EcoNews | May 18, 2025 In a decisive step toward reversing forest loss and building climate resilience, TotalEnergies EP Uganda and the National Forestry Authority (NFA) have teamed up to restore 38 hectares of degraded land in the Jubiya Central Forest Reserve in Masaka City. This bold move is part of - [UGANDA’S CHILDREN RISE FOR CLIMATE: THOUSANDS MARCH TO PARLIAMENT DEMANDING ACTION](https://econews.digital/2025/04/14/ugandas-children-rise-for-climate-thousands-march-to-parliament-demanding-action/) - EcoNews | 13 April 2025 | Kampala, Uganda In one of the most compelling youth-led climate actions in Uganda’s recent history, over 6,000 children from across the country marched to Parliament on Friday, April 12, to demand stronger environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate justice. Dressed in school uniforms, waving placards and chanting slogans, the - [MUSEVENI BACKS FARMING TO SUPPORT REFUGEES](https://econews.digital/2025/04/14/museveni-backs-farming-to-support-refugees/) - EcoNews | 13 April 2025 | Entebbe, Uganda In a significant development for refugee support in Uganda, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged a national shift from short-term humanitarian aid to sustainable agriculture as the foundation for refugee resilience. The call came during a high-level meeting with officials from the United Nations World Food Programme - [UGANDA PHARMACY SYMPOSIUM ENDS WITH STRONG CALL FOR DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION](https://econews.digital/2025/04/12/uganda-pharmacy-symposium-ends-with-strong-call-for-digital-health-innovation/) - By Econews – April 12, 2025 | Ishaka, Uganda The 5th Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium wrapped up on April 12, 2025, at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (KIU-THR), sending a clear message: Uganda’s healthcare system must embrace innovation, research, and digital transformation to meet the demands of the future. Held from April 11 - [CHINESE MINE TOXIC SPILL KILLS ZAMBIA’S KAFUE RIVER](https://econews.digital/2025/04/03/chinese-mine-toxic-spill-kills-zambias-kafue-river/) - ECONEWS | APRIL 3, 2025 A major ecological disaster has struck Zambia after an estimated 50 million liters of acidic waste from a Chinese-owned copper mine poisoned the Kafue River, a critical water source for millions. The spill, caused by the collapse of a tailings dam at Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Limited, has led to mass - [EDUCATION WEEK HIGHLIGHTS AI INNOVATION AT KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY](https://econews.digital/2025/03/31/education-week-highlights-ai-innovation-at-kampala-international-university/) - By Econews Mbarara City, Uganda – March 29, 2025 – The 15th Uganda Higher Education Institutions Exhibition, which concluded on March 28, 2025, underscored the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionising education. Among the standout exhibitors was Kampala International University (KIU), whose commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies into its curriculum and research continued - [UGANDA AIRLINES LAUNCHES DIRECT FLIGHTS TO LONDON GATWICK, OPENING NEW DOORS FOR TRADE AND TOURISM](https://econews.digital/2025/03/20/uganda-airlines-launches-direct-flights-to-london-gatwick-opening-new-doors-for-trade-and-tourism/) - By Econews | March 20, 2025 | Kampala Uganda Airlines is set to make history once again with the launch of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, starting May 18, 2025. This long-awaited route will cut travel time from 16 hours to just 9 hours, marking a significant milestone in strengthening trade, - [UGANDA WATER AND ENVIRONMENT WEEK 2025: REGENERATING RESILIENCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE](https://econews.digital/2025/03/18/uganda-water-and-environment-week-2025-regenerating-resilience-for-a-sustainable-future/) - BY ECONEWS ADMIN UWEWK 2025: A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AND ADVOCACY Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) is back for its 8th edition, taking place from March 17 to 21, 2025, under the theme: "WATER AND ENVIRONMENT RESOURCES FOR ENHANCED RESILIENCE AND IMPROVED INCOMES AND LIVELIHOODS." Organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment through - [MUSEVENI DECLARES 2025 THE YEAR OF WETLAND ACTION](https://econews.digital/2025/02/03/museveni-declares-2025-the-year-of-wetland-action/) - GOVERNMENT STEPS UP WETLAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS By Paul Kamugisha | February 3, 2025 | EcoNews RUBIRIZI: President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Uganda's wetlands, emphasizing their critical role in climate regulation, biodiversity, and national development. Speaking through Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo during the World Wetlands Day celebrations in - [KIU PHARMACY STUDENTS LEADING THE WAY IN HERBAL MEDICINE PRODUCTION](https://econews.digital/2025/01/23/kiu-pharmacy-students-leading-the-way-in-herbal-medicine-production/) - The KIU Botanical Gardens are positioning themselves as a beacon of sustainability and innovation, ensuring that herbal medicine production is not only preserved but elevated to meet modern standards. - [KIU CHAMPIONS WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT](https://econews.digital/2025/03/08/kiu-champions-womens-empowerment/) - By Zoe Mbejjo | Ishaka As the world celebrates Women's Day, Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment and girl child education. The university recently hosted a highly successful Open Day, attracting thousands of students and community members to an event that showcased its diverse academic programs, cutting-edge facilities, - [DEL MONTE KENYA GOES GREEN: ELECTRIC BUSES TO REVOLUTIONIZE EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION](https://econews.digital/2025/02/12/del-monte-kenya-goes-green-electric-buses-to-revolutionize-employee-transportation/) - In a bold move towards sustainability, Del Monte Kenya has announced the transition of its employee transportation services to a fully electric bus fleet. This strategic initiative underscores the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency. A Commitment to Sustainability Del Monte Kenya Managing Director Wayne Cook emphasized that the shift to electric vehicles - [THE FUTURE OF PRINTING: ECO-FRIENDLY INK TECHNOLOGY IS HERE](https://econews.digital/2025/02/12/the-future-of-printing-eco-friendly-ink-technology-is-here/) - In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the search for eco-friendly solutions now touches every industry, including how we produce and use ink. Traditional inks, long relied upon for printing and writing, face growing scrutiny for their environmental toll, from the harmful chemicals they contain to the unsustainable processes behind their production. As we all - [UNLEASH YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL](https://econews.digital/2025/02/11/unleash-your-career-potential/) - Kampala, Uganda – In today’s rapidly changing job market, professionals must stay ahead to remain competitive. To address this need, a game-changing training program, "Jobpreneurship: A Radical Approach to Employability," will transform how professionals approach their careers. This groundbreaking initiative is coming to Kampala on March 1, 2025. Created by Andrew Ssenyonjo, a renowned job - [WHO IS UGANDA'S OLDEST UNIVERSITY STUDENT?](https://econews.digital/2025/02/06/who-is-ugandas-oldest-university-student/) - By Fred Sendi, EcoNewsFebruary 6, 2025 In an inspiring tale of determination and passion for learning, a 77-year-old avocado farmer has defied age stereotypes to pursue his dream of earning a university degree. The septuagenarian, who has spent most of his life tending to his avocado farm, has enrolled at Kampala International University (KIU) to - [NCBA GROUP GOES GREEN](https://econews.digital/2025/01/30/ncba-group-goes-green/) - By Mbago Kasifa In a bold move that underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, NCBA Group has announced a massive Shs 900 billion investment in sustainability and social impact initiatives. This significant pledge is set to drive transformative change across the communities the group serves, cementing its position as a leader in - [EAC MINISTER KADAGA, DISCUSSING REGIONAL CHALLENGES AND THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN EAST AFRICA'S FUTURE](https://econews.digital/2025/01/30/eac-minister-kadaga-discussing-regional-challenges-and-the-role-of-education-in-east-africas-future/) - Kampala, Uganda – On January 29, 2025, Kampala International University (KIU) proudly hosted Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, for a public lecture titled "EAC @ 25: Achievements, Challenges, and the Journey Ahead." The event, marking the 25th anniversary of the East African Community (EAC), - [CENTRAL BANKS EMBRACE CLIMATE ACTION IN MONETARY POLICY](https://econews.digital/2025/01/23/central-banks-embrace-climate-action-in-monetary-policy/) - By Veeta Mbejjo, Kampala, January 23, 2025 | Econews As the effects of climate change increasingly disrupt economies worldwide, central banks are ramping up efforts to integrate climate considerations into their monetary policies. Recognising the profound risks environmental changes pose to financial stability, these institutions are rethinking their strategies to secure sustainable growth and economic - [HISTORIC SUMMIT IN KAMPALA CHARTS A BOLD FUTURE FOR AFRICAN AGRICULTURE](https://econews.digital/2025/01/13/historic-summit-in-kampala-charts-a-bold-future-for-african-agriculture/) - By EcoNewsDigital KAMPALA, UGANDA — JANUARY 11, 2025 African heads of state and government convened in Kampala on January 11, 2025, for a pivotal summit that could reshape the continent's agricultural future. Leaders adopted a 10-year strategy for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and signed the Kampala Declaration, an ambitious consensus document aimed - [CALIFORNIA INFERNO: A STATE IN FLAMES](https://econews.digital/2025/01/13/california-inferno-a-state-in-flames/) - 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 vineyards of Sonoma. The fires, which began unexpectedly on January 7, have grown into an - [KIU STUDENT JOHNSON ADUPA AKILIS CROWNED MR. OZONE 2024](https://econews.digital/2024/12/14/kiu-student-johnson-adupa-akilis-crowned-mr-ozone-2024/) - 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 leaders and innovators who drive positive change in Uganda and beyond. The contest, organized in - [URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO HALT MAYUGE FOREST DESTRUCTION AND DEFORESTATION IN UGANDA](https://econews.digital/2024/12/13/urgent-action-needed-to-halt-mayuge-forest-destruction-and-deforestation-in-uganda/) - 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 integrity of the forest, with far-reaching consequences for Uganda’s environment and livelihoods. A recent NFA - [WHY WAS DR. HASSAN BASAJJABALABA HONORED BY THE SUDANESE COMMUNITY?](https://econews.digital/2024/12/12/why-was-dr-hassan-basajjabalaba-honored-by-the-sudanese-community/) - 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). Dr. Basajjabalaba was celebrated with a prestigious Shield of Honor during KIU’s 30th Graduation Ceremony - [ARCTIC COULD SEE FIRST ICE-FREE DAY THIS DECADE, WITH GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS](https://econews.digital/2024/12/05/arctic-could-see-first-ice-free-day-this-decade-with-global-implications/) - 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 for the entire planet, including Africa. A STARK WARNING FROM SCIENCE Climatologists from Colorado University - [UGANDA MUDSLIDE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 28 AS RESCUE EFFORTS CONTINUE](https://econews.digital/2024/12/05/uganda-mudslide-death-toll-rises-to-28-as-rescue-efforts-continue/) - 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 trapped under the debris. According to Rogers Taitika, the Elgon region police spokesperson, the increase - [AFRICAN EXPERTS SLAM COP29 AS A MISSED CHANCE FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE](https://econews.digital/2024/12/05/african-experts-slam-cop29-as-a-missed-chance-for-climate-justice/) - 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 advocacy, the summit delivered an agreement widely criticized for lacking ambition and inadequate financial commitments. - [AFRICA'S RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR: ADDRESSING THE CONTINENT'S GROWING POLLUTION CRISIS](https://econews.digital/2024/10/29/africas-right-to-clean-air-addressing-the-continents-growing-pollution-crisis/) - 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 human rights. Pollution in Africa: A Rising Crisis While India and Pakistan dominate pollution rankings—with - [CAN CARIBBEAN TRADITIONAL PLANT KNOWLEDGE HELP CONSERVE CULTURE AND BIODIVERSITY?](https://econews.digital/2024/10/25/can-caribbean-traditional-plant-knowledge-help-conserve-culture-and-biodiversity/) - 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 outlined an eight-step action plan aimed at giving this botanical heritage the academic and societal - [UGANDA’S WILDLIFE FACES RAPID DECLINE AMID GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY CRISIS](https://econews.digital/2024/10/25/ugandas-wildlife-faces-rapid-decline-amid-global-biodiversity-crisis/) - A new report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals a troubling drop in Uganda's wildlife and aquatic populations, echoing global trends of environmental decline. The 2024 WWF Living Planet Report, titled “System in Peril,” warns that the Earth is on the verge of critical tipping points due to biodiversity loss and climate - [KINGFISHER OIL PROJECT SPURS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND CLIMATE ACTION CALL IN UGANDA](https://econews.digital/2024/10/09/kingfisher-oil-project-spurs-human-rights-violations-and-climate-action-call-in-uganda/) - A recent report from Climate Rights International (CRI), a U.S.-based nonprofit, exposes significant human rights abuses associated with the Kingfisher oil project in Uganda, operated by the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC). Released on September 2, the report details forced evictions, inadequate compensation, violence, and loss of livelihoods for local communities reliant on Lake - [DEPUTY SPEAKER TAYEBWA PLEDGES FULL PARLIAMENTARY SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL CAMPS](https://econews.digital/2024/09/28/deputy-speaker-tayebwa-pledges-full-parliamentary-support-for-medical-camps/) - Ishaka, Uganda - 27 September The Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) and Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH) have successfully concluded the National Free Surgical Week in Ishaka, Ankole region, conducting over 700 life-changing surgeries. This remarkable achievement has brought hope and relief to hundreds of Ugandans who had been struggling with various medical - [NEMA UNVEILS SIMPLIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL ACT](https://econews.digital/2024/09/20/nema-unveils-simplified-environmental-act/) - September 20, 2024 - Ecomedia Kampala, Uganda - The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a simplified version of the National Environment Act, Cap 181, translated into Ateso, Luganda, and Runyoro languages. This initiative aims to bridge the environmental awareness gap, affecting 75% of Uganda's population reliant on natural resources. Only 30% of Ugandans - [KASESE, UGANDA'S COPPER LEGACY: A CALL FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND RESTORATION](https://econews.digital/2024/09/16/kasese-ugandas-copper-legacy-a-call-for-climate-action-and-restoration/) - 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 sun-bleached stones on the now-dry riverbed, towering walls of a copper tailings pool stand stark - [KIU STUDENTS AID KITEEZI LANDFILL VICTIMS](https://econews.digital/2024/08/27/kiu-students-aid-kiteezi-landfill-victims/) - A team of 10 KIU Guild Union representatives, led by Guild Presidents Yvonne Keinembambazi and Prudence Mahirwe, visited the Kiteezi Landfill tragedy site on August 27th, 2024, to donate essential relief items to affected families. The donation was received by Red Cross Communications Officer, John Cliff Wamala, at the relief camp. The Kiteezi Landfill tragedy, - [TREES FOR LIFE: NFA & LIL PLANT 5,000](https://econews.digital/2024/08/26/trees-for-life-nfa-lil-plant-5000/) - In a groundbreaking collaboration, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and Luwero Industries Limited (LIL) have come together to launch an ambitious tree-planting initiative in Nakasongola. The project aims to plant 5,000 trees, significantly enhancing the region's green cover and contributing to the country's sustainability goals. The event was attended by esteemed guests, including the Acting - [KAMPALA GARBAGE DUMP LANDSLIDE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 21](https://econews.digital/2024/08/12/kampala-garbage-dump-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-21/) - BY ECOMEDIA, AUGUST 12, 202 A devastating landslide at a massive garbage dump in Kampala, Uganda's capital, has claimed 21 lives, according to police reports on Sunday. The disaster occurred late Friday, after weeks of torrential rain, when a huge mound of garbage at the city's only landfill site collapsed, burying homes and residents. President - [CLIMATE ACTION IN MOTION: KIU LEADS ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRAINING REVOLUTION](https://econews.digital/2024/08/10/climate-action-in-motion-kiu-leads-electric-vehicle-training-revolution/) - Training session at the Engineering Department boardroom of KIU Western Campus. - [STUDENT ACTIVISTS DETAINED IN UGANDA OVER CONTROVERSIAL OIL PROJECT](https://econews.digital/2024/08/10/student-activists-detained-in-uganda-over-controversial-oil-project/) - A protestor being handled by the Uganda Police. Courtesy Photos - [ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS INTENSIFY ACROSS ASIA AND AFRICA](https://econews.digital/2024/08/02/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](https://econews.digital/2024/07/29/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 its impact. Rwizi River, once a lifeline for Mbarara town, has faced immense pressure from - [CAN DIGITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES UNLOCK WOMEN'S POTENTIAL IN EAST AFRICA?](https://econews.digital/2024/07/26/can-digital-services-unlock-womens-potential-in-east-africa/) - Unlocking Women's Potential in the Digital Economy was the theme. MS Kadaga with the team during the hybrid session power by Graca Machel Foundation in Kampala. - [ETHIOPIA LANDSLIDE: 257 DEAD, 15,000 AT RISK](https://econews.digital/2024/07/26/ethiopia-landslide-257-dead-15000-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. - [GRACA MACHEL, KADAGA LEAD CHARGE ON WOMEN'S FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN EAST AFRICA](https://econews.digital/2024/07/23/graca-machel-kadaga-lead-charge-on-womens-financial-inclusion-in-east-africa/) - Daniel Musoke Kampala, Uganda, 23rd July 2024- The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, will join forces with renowned international advocate for women's and children's rights, Graca Machel, at the East African Community (EAC) Regional Convening on Women's Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy. The event, themed "Digital Finance: Promoting - [PLANET IN PERIL](https://econews.digital/2024/07/24/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, and from the degraded shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda to the ravaged Gulf Coast - [MUSEVENI: WETLAND ILLEGAL SETTLERS TO FACE IMMEDIATE EVICTION.](https://econews.digital/2024/07/20/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, announced during a televised national address on July 20, 2024, marks a significant turning point - [PROTECTING UGANDA'S GREEN LUNG: NFA'S CLIMATE ACTION EFFORTS](https://econews.digital/2024/07/19/protecting-ugandas-green-lung-nfas-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](https://econews.digital/2024/07/17/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, which have been encroached upon by residents. Background The residents of Lubigi have been facing - [NAMIBIA'S CLIMATE CHAMPION: MARGARET ANGULA LEADS THE WAY](https://econews.digital/2024/07/15/namibias-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. - [REGREENING AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT UGANDA AND SAUDI ARABIA](https://econews.digital/2024/07/15/regreening-africa-a-comparative-look-at-uganda-and-saudi-arabia/) - Introduction Desertification, which affects around 45 percent of Africa’s land, is a growing concern with significant environmental and socio-economic impacts. The Regreening Africa initiative, spanning Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, and Somalia, aims to restore 5 million hectares of land by 2030. This effort boosts biodiversity and supports local communities by leveraging local - [HEART OF GOLD: FORMER TEXAS LONGHORN MPAGI JR. EMPOWERS HEART HEALTH IN UGANDA](https://econews.digital/2024/07/01/heart-of-gold-former-texas-longhorn-mpagi-jr-empowers-heart-health-in-uganda/) - Heart disease remains a significant health challenge in Uganda, with congenital heart disease being the most common congenital abnormality in children. Access to specialized care and resources is limited, making donations and support from organizations and individuals crucial for improving outcomes and saving lives. - [GRACA MACHEL TRUST EMPOWERS WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WITH SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES.](https://econews.digital/2024/06/27/graca-machel-trust-empowers-women-entrepreneurs-with-sales-and-marketing-strategies/) - Empowering women in business is crucial for economic growth and development. According to the World Economic Forum, closing the gender gap could add $28 trillion to global GDP by 2025. In Uganda, women represent 54% of the labor force but face significant barriers in accessing capital, markets, and business networks. SMEs, the backbone of the Ugandan economy, particularly benefit from targeted support in sales and marketing to achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness. - [THE IRONY OF CLIMATE ACTION: COOLING AND HEATING THE PLANET](https://econews.digital/2024/06/26/the-irony-of-climate-action-cooling-and-heating-the-planet/) - In the context of Africa and Uganda, where pollution control measures are still developing, the dynamics of sulfur aerosols and their impact on climate change could differ significantly. - [ELEPHANTS USE NAMES TO CALL EACH OTHER: NEW STUDY LINKS TO CLIMATE ACTION](https://econews.digital/2024/06/22/elephants-use-names-to-call-each-other-new-study-links-to-climate-action/) - The discovery that elephants use individual names is more than a fascinating scientific breakthrough; it is a call to recognize the profound intelligence and social complexity of these animals. - [CLIMATE CHANGE: IS IT TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE?](https://econews.digital/2024/06/22/climate-change-is-it-too-little-too-late/) - In Kenya, climate action is underway. The country aims to increase its renewable energy share to 100% by 2030, and has launched initiatives like the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, Africa's largest wind farm. Kenya's Green Bond program has also mobilized financing for green infrastructure. - [ENVIRONMENTAL EVICTIONS SPARK OUTCRY](https://econews.digital/2024/06/20/environmental-evictions-spark-outcry/) - The Shadow Minister for Environment, Christine Nakimwero Kaaya, who is also the Kiboga District Woman MP, has spoken out against the recent evictions conducted by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) in various wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas across Uganda. Nakimwero, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has accused NEMA of violating the - [TWAWEZA REPORT: CLIMATE CRISIS HITS EAST AFRICA](https://econews.digital/2024/06/14/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 affecting millions in East Africa," said Maria Nyanzi, Twaweza researcher. "The situation is dire, and - [ZAMBIAN TEEN PROMOTES CLIMATE ACTION WITH SIGN LANGUAGE](https://econews.digital/2024/06/11/zambian-teen-promotes-climate-action-with-sign-language/) - Addressing climate change requires innovative approaches, particularly in education and community engagement. One effective method involves integrating sign language to ensure inclusivity and comprehensive understanding. In Zambia, Bridget Chanda, an 18-year-old, is making significant contributions to this effort. As a double amputee, she serves as a sign language interpreter at a school where students with - [KAMPALA CITY'S GREEN CRISIS: BUSINESSMAN HAMKIGGUNDU SLAMS KCCA OVER TREE DESTRUCTION](https://econews.digital/2024/06/15/kampala-citys-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." Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of KCCA, expressed gratitude for Kigundu's significant donation and called upon other individuals and businesses to follow his example. Emphasizing the collective responsibility of the city's residents in supporting development initiatives, - [WETLAND WARS: NEMA DEMOLITIONS LEAVE FAMILIES HOMELESS](https://econews.digital/2024/06/14/wetland-wars-nema-demolitions-leave-families-homeless/) - Over 1,000 left homeless in Lubigi evictions. - [EAST AFRICA'S LAND LOSS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS FROM PIPELINE](https://econews.digital/2024/06/13/east-africas-land-loss-and-environmental-crisis-from-pipeline/) - Activists and other people affected by the pipeline have been arrested in the past, then released without charge, but sometimes compelled to report regularly to the police. - [WOMEN CHAMPION CLIMATE-RESILIENT FARMING IN AFRICA](https://econews.digital/2024/06/07/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 communities. Fatima, from the Atlas Mountains, and Amina, from the Simien Mountains, epitomize Africa's agricultural - ["UGANDA'S CALL TO ACTION: WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY UNITES FOR CHANGE"](https://econews.digital/2024/06/07/ugandas-call-to-action-world-environment-day-unites-for-change/) - 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 Minister of Uganda, Honorable Robinah Nabbanja, as Uganda enthusiastically marked World Environment Day at Mafudu - [CLIMATE CHANGE QUICK FACTS:](https://econews.digital/2024/05/27/climate-change-quick-facts/) - • 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 percent above pre-industrial levels starting in 1850. • The world is not on track to - [UGANDA PLASTIC POLLUTION CHALLENGE](https://econews.digital/2024/05/25/uganda-plastic-pollution-challenge/) - Plastic-bottles-in-River-Rwizi-at-Buremba-in-Mbarara-city.-Photo-by-Fredrick-Mugira-980x432 - [SCIENTISTS BEHIND SEED VAULT TO FEED THE WORLD IN 50 YEARS.](https://econews.digital/2024/05/25/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 will be honored as the 2024 World Food Prize laureates. Cary Fowler, the US special - [UGANDAN DESIGNER COMPLETES 100-DAY CLIMATE CAMPAIGN](https://econews.digital/2024/05/19/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 activism campaign, leaving a lasting impact on his followers and the environment. David's campaign consisted - [PERU LIABLE TO CORPORATE POLLUTION](https://econews.digital/2024/05/18/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 young people. But this statement comes from Peru, where, in a landmark climate justice case, - [CANADA WILDFIRE, THOUSANDS EVACUATED.](https://econews.digital/2024/05/13/canada-wildfire-thousands-evacuated/) - British Columbia wildfire service says blaze is burning 2km from Fort Nelson and encourages remaining people to leave - [ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ANSWER TO CLIMATE CHALLENGE](https://econews.digital/2024/05/11/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. Kenyan President says Cabinet in honor of those who lost their lives as a result - [IS CHINA RULING THE GREEN ECONOMY?](https://econews.digital/2024/05/10/is-china-ruling-the-green-economy/) - The flood of Chinese exports, particularly in solar panels and other green-energy technology, has become a sore spot for the Biden administration as it tries to spur the same industries on American soil. - [AIR POLLUTION KILLS MORE THAN AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA COMBINED](https://econews.digital/2024/05/09/air-pollution-kills-more-than-aids-tb-and-malaria-combined/) - These are the two most prevalent types of air pollution. Smog (sometimes referred to as ground-level ozone) occurs when emissions from combusting fossil fuels react with sunlight. Soot—a type of particulate matter—is made up of tiny particles of chemicals, soil, smoke, dust, or allergens that are carried in the air. The sources of smog and soot are similar. - ["BIG OIL Cos MISLED ON CLIMATE"](https://econews.digital/2024/05/08/big-oil-cos-misled-on-climate/) - Oil companies knew the consequences of their emissions since at least the 1960s. Major oil companies have misled Americans for decades about the threat of human-caused climate change, according to a new report released Tuesday by Democrats in Congress - [WEATHER OUTLOOK 'DIRE' AS CYCLONE NEARS](https://econews.digital/2024/05/04/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](https://econews.digital/2024/05/01/flooding-death-toll-soars-to-11300-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](https://econews.digital/2024/04/30/lake-victorias-rising-waters/) - QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE RISING WATERS IN THE EAST AFRICAN REGION. Experts have warned encroachers on the shores of Lake Victoria of the possible destruction of their property due to rising water levels. In 2020, the Ministry of Water and Environment revealed that the water level on the lakead risen to 13.32 metres. Now the - [NFA CALLS FOR MORE TREE PLANTING](https://econews.digital/2024/04/29/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 found a way not only to slow deforestation but to reverse it - mainly by - [KENYA FLOODING DEATH TOLL CLIMBS TO 70 SINCE MARCH](https://econews.digital/2024/04/27/kenya-flooding-death-toll-climbs-to-70-since-march/) - More than 120,000 people have been displaced, the Kenyan government says, with 22 others injured and eight reported missing. Flooding and heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 70 people since mid-March, according to a government spokesperson, twice as many as were reported earlier this week. Kenya and other countries in East Africa — a region - [TÜRKIYE CAUTIONS GREECE AGAINST POLITICIZING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES](https://econews.digital/2024/04/20/turkiye-cautions-greece-against-politicizing-environmental-issues/) - Türkiye has cautioned Greece against exploiting environmental issues for political gains after Athens announced plans to launch two new marine parks in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement late on Tuesday in response to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs' announcement that "Greece will declare two new Marine Parks, - [MUSEVENI LAUNCHES NATIONAL PATRIOTISM-ENVIRONMENT DRIVE](https://econews.digital/2024/04/20/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 lakeshores, and riverbanks, are enemies of the country. “I'm glad that you are coming out - [CLOUD SEEDING NOT THE CAUSE OF UAE FLOODS](https://econews.digital/2024/04/18/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](https://econews.digital/2024/04/13/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 launch took place on Tuesday at State House Entebbe. “The European Union is making available - [IRAN RELEASES ENVIRONMENTALISTS ACCUSED OF SPYING AFTER SIX YEARS](https://econews.digital/2024/04/12/iran-releases-environmentalists-accused-of-spying-after-six-years/) - Iran released four conservationists who had worked to save the endangered Asiatic cheetah before they were convicted on espionage charges and spent five years in prison, local media reported on Tuesday. The Tehran newspaper Etemad said authorities released on Monday night Niloufar Bayani and Houman Jowkar, who were part of a group of five activists convicted in - [NO FOOD FOR 2.7 MILLION ZIMBABWEANS THIS YEAR.](https://econews.digital/2024/04/04/no-food-for-2-7-million-zimbabweans-this-year/) - would need $2 billion in aid to help millions of hungry people after declaring drought a national disaster Wednesday. A severe dry spell induced by the El Nino weather pattern is wreaking havoc across southern Africa. "No Zimbabwean must succumb or die from hunger," Mnangagwa told a press conference. "To that end, I do hereby - [NAKIYANJA WETLAND DEPLETION: HAS NEMA SOLVED THE PROBLEM?](https://econews.digital/2024/04/10/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 eventually serves the greater Kayunga and Mukono districts. The suspension came as a result of - [NEMA TAKES ON SAND MINING HAZARD.](https://econews.digital/2024/04/11/nema-takes-on-sand-mining-hazard/) - National Environment Management Authority, has impounded equipment being used to carry out sand mining on Lake Victoria. The operation commanded by Maj Joshua Karamaji is aimed at stopping the activities that have affected the water quality, and fish, and degraded the eco system. Operations were realized in 4 sites within the Lwera wetlands. According to - [INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2024](https://econews.digital/2024/03/21/international-day-of-forests-2024/) - This year, the International Day of Forests 2024 is outlined under the theme "Forests and innovation: new solutions for a better world", the essential role of technology and innovation in the safeguarding of forest ecosystems. Forests are viewed as the lungs of the planet. Trees filter the air by decreasing CO2 and helping maintain a - [UGANDA WATERS AND POLLUTION](https://econews.digital/2024/03/13/uganda-waters-and-pollution/) - Plastic pollution intentional or not can’t be ignored. Who is responsible for protecting the Lake and River from pollution? What can be done to eradicate unsustainable human activities? Polythene bags and plastic bottles litter the shores of the once-pristine waters. According to several traders and residents, most residents know that it’s harmful to throw plastics - [CLIMATE CHANGING THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA](https://econews.digital/2024/03/12/climate-changing-the-people-of-south-africa/) - A new climate change impact synthesis report titled, “Climate change impacts in South Africa: What climate change means for a country and its people”, highlights the impacts of climate change on South Africa and the cascading effect these changes may have on people’s lives. The report was compiled by Dr. Peter Johnston, Dr Temitope Egbebiyi, Luckson - [7th UGANDA WATER AND ENVIRMENT WEEK](https://econews.digital/2024/03/11/7th-uganda-water-and-envirment-week/) - Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) is a weeklong event that is organized annually by Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Water Resources Institute (WRI). Since its inception in 2018, the event seeks to contribute towards the attainment of Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation in achieving Ugandan National Development Plan and vision. It provides an interface - [TREE HUGGING GUINNESS RECORD](https://econews.digital/2024/02/24/tree-hugging-guinness-record/) - Uganda environmental activist has set a world record for the longest time to hug a tree that not even could stop her. Faith Patricia Ariokot wrapped her arms around a tree trunk for 16 hours 6 seconds to become the first official holder of the World Record. She mentions that the attempt and gesture is - [RWANDA LAUNCHES SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND COLD-CHAIN](https://econews.digital/2024/03/06/rwanda-launches-sustainable-cooling-and-cold-chain/) - Rwanda now makes move to host the largest single demonstration of cold-chain equipment of all scales and applications, complemented by state-of-the-art training facilities and inclusive courses. Launched by The Rwandan Minister for Environment Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, the Africa Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) in front of more than 100 - [BUKENYA APPOINTED BY H.E MUSEVENI AS ENVIRONMENT AND SANITATION](https://econews.digital/2024/02/29/bukenya-appointed-by-h-e-museveni-as-environment-and-sanitation/) - Prof. Gilbert Bukenya: From owning a 26-acre forest land in Wakiso, appearing before the environmental committee of parliament advocation for the conservation of forest, to being among those who spoke strongly about the reservation of Mabira forest, to Now Presidential advisor on Environment and sanitation. President Museveni through his press Unit announced the appointment of - [CLIMATE CHANGE IMPEDES SDGS–UN REPORT](https://econews.digital/2024/02/26/climate-change-impedes-sdgs-un-report/) - MANILA, The impacts of climate change, including slow and sudden onset weather events, are reducing the ability of countries to meet their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report released today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and United Nations Development Programme - [FLOODS AFTER THE HEATWAVE](https://econews.digital/2024/02/25/floods-after-the-heatwave/) - While the temperatures are warmer and some details suggest it will be more burning, there is credited information that after three months in 2024, it is going to get very soaked. The highest probabilities for wetter-than-usual conditions are in central to western Kenya and in the cross-border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The expected - [THE HEAT WAVE IS HERE](https://econews.digital/2024/02/23/the-heat-wave-is-here/) - We are gradually entering a period of heat that will be difficult to bear day and night. According to the experts, this is due to heat waves resulting from the emission of greenhouse gases. The Meteorological Agency is warning us to prepare for hotter days and nights. This preparation will require intelligent adaptation strategies and - [ETHIOPIA FIRST TO BAN GAS CARS](https://econews.digital/2024/02/14/ethiopia-first-to-ban-gas-cars/) - while most African and other Countries are struggling to implement the importation of used or old cars, Ethiopia which is among the 5 fastest-growing economies, has taken a step faster to ban imports of internal combustion cars. pollution regulators have welcomed Ethiopia’s move and hailed it as a climate heroic move. With good reason too: The - [UNDERFUNDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR, UGANDA WILL BE CHALLENGED.](https://econews.digital/2024/02/10/underfunding-the-environmental-sector-uganda-will-be-challenged/) - When developed countries committed pledged $100 billion in annual aid to help poor countries including Uganda acclimate to environmental, the results have not been consistently yielding. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has sighted that Uganda has in one way or thee fallen short of its obligations yet it has little climate finance. Uganda - [ENFORCING PLASTIC BAN IN NAIJA](https://econews.digital/2024/02/10/enforcing-plastic-ban-in-naija/) - A recently announced ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics in Lagos, Nigeria, is dividing opinion on the city's streets. In Nigeria's largest city, plastic waste clogs the gutters and waterways. The city of more than 20 million people has a major problem with waste and pollution, leading the authorities to announce an immediate ban on Styrofoam and single-use - [NILE DAY BRINGS 10 MEMBER COUNTRIES TOGETHER](https://econews.digital/2024/02/10/nile-day-brings-10-member-countries-together/) - Strategic dialogue and Policy Panel Between Member States and Development Partners will take center stage as Bujumbura host The Nile Day on 22nd February 2024. Nile Day is an opportunity for Nile Basin Initiative to highlight the importance of cooperation on transboundary waters for the sustainable management and development of the common water resources. As - [INCREASE EFFORTS TO REGULATE LEAD IN PAINT](https://econews.digital/2024/02/10/increase-efforts-to-regulate-lead-in-paint/) - NAIROBI Developing countries, especially those in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, need to speed up efforts to establish lead in paint controls, says environmental experts. Doing so will help address the environmental and health risks from lead additives in paints and batteries. According to the experts, exposure to lead in paint, cosmetics and batteries could damage a child’s health causing speech problems, brain damage, - [Save Mabira Forest.](https://econews.digital/2024/01/27/save-mabira-forest/) - It's unfortunate to hear about the destruction of Mabira forest. Deforestation is a critical issue that impacts not only the local environment but also the global ecosystem. The loss of forests contributes to climate change, loss of biodiversity, and disruption of vital ecosystems. There are various reasons for the destruction of forests, including agriculture expansion, - [Humans are Responsible for Global Warming](https://econews.digital/2024/01/27/humans-are-responsible-for-global-warming/) - ecomedia Musa Kiberu Climate scientists have showed that humans are responsible for virtually all global heating over the last 200 years. Human activities are causing greenhouse gases that are warming the world faster than at any time in at least the last two thousand years. The average temperature of the Earth’s surface is now about 1.1°C warmer than it was in - [Denmark Commits USD 95 Million to Uganda’s Climate Initiatives: President Museveni Advocates for Sustainable Wetland Reclamation](https://econews.digital/2024/01/25/denmark-commits-usd-95-million-to-ugandas-climate-initiatives-president-museveni-advocates-for-sustainable-wetland-reclamation/) - In a significant move towards global environmental responsibility, Denmark has pledged a substantial sum of USD 95 million to support Uganda's climate initiatives. The announcement comes at a crucial time when nations around the world are grappling with the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change. 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