Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) director, Dickens Kamugisha says they are being targeted for their work on land rights and environment. He says while the organization is operating within the law, some individuals in government are working hard to silence it from raising …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank, Total Uganda and Roofings have announced a tripartite partnership to support over 250 secondary schools to plant at least 150,000 trees in a bid to redevelop Uganda’s receding forest cover. The three corporate entities signed the MoU for this initiative at Stanbic Bank …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is crying foul as they are on the verge of losing one of their oldest properties in Entebbe following a resolution by the cabinet to evict all government structures from protected areas. According to information obtained by URN, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA says the recent cabinet decision which imposed a total ban on all polythene bags cannot be enforced under the current legal regime. As part of the efforts to restore the environment in what has been dubbed as the restoration decade, …
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Global study that seeks to understand how environmental change is impacting indigenous communities Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Batwa, a small indigenous forest-dwelling community found in Southwestern Uganda, are set to benefit from a new research project that seeks to understand the emotional effects of environmental change experienced by the …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu District Local Government has levied fines on illegal charcoal dealers. Christopher Opiyo Ateke, the Gulu LCV Chairperson says ten trucks with over 1,000 bags of charcoals were impounded and fined in the ongoing operation that started on Friday in the areas of Palaro, …
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Beijing, China | XINHUA | China is willing to work with all other parties to promote green recovery for a better future for mankind, Premier Li Keqiang said via video link at the 2021 Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Seoul Summit on Sunday. …
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March 18th was day world celebrated Global Recycling efforts COMMENT | Hillary Turyatunga | The Global Recycling Day was started in 2018 by the Global Recycling Foundation to help recognize and celebrate the importance of recycling in preserving earth’s natural resources. It is celebrated on 18th March every year. This year’s virtual celebrations …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has called for the integration of the national plans to ensure that protection of the environment is considered alongside different strategies. “How have we planned for the growing number of youthful people who need work and get money?” the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tooro Kingdom has intensified its efforts to conserve the environment under its ‘Save River Mpanga’ campaign. The Save River Mpanga campaign involves clean-up activities to physically remove plastic waste from River Mpanga, and to mobilise and sensitise the community about the dangers of irresponsible …
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