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5 March 2026, 12:48 pm
LIFE-AR initiative empowers Pader communities to lead climate investments
By Okwong Geoffrey The Ministry of Water and Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting community-led climate resilience through the LIFE-AR initiative, a programme officials describe as adopting a “business unusual” approach. Speaking during a community engagement, Winnie Namuyiga, the…
25 February 2026, 10:57 am
Climate Variability Disrupts Planting Season in Lamwo District
By Otim Moses Changing weather patterns linked to climate variability are beginning to disrupt the traditional planting calendar in Lamwo District, as prolonged dry conditions persist across Northern and Eastern Uganda. Local leaders say the delayed onset of steady rains…
24 February 2026, 10:20 pm
Local government of Amolatar district evaluates climate-smart agricultural trans…
By Sarah Ejang and Odongo Gerald On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the local government of Amolatar District convened a crucial review meeting at the Education Hall to assess the progress of the Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) within the district.…
24 February 2026, 1:15 pm
Apac farmers urged to monitor rainfall patterns closely.
By, Daniel Odongo With lango sub region experiencing unusual early showers that are stirring both hope and uncertainty ahead of the first planting season, Apac farmers are urged to closely monitor the rainfall patterns Farmers in Apac District have been…
19 February 2026, 2:28 pm
Prolonged drought deepens water crisis in Apac district
By Daniel Odongo APAC DISTRICT, UGANDA — Communities in parts of Apac District are facing a worsening water and livelihood crisis as prolonged droughts and rising temperatures linked to climate change continue to strain households and livestock. In Apoi Sub…
17 February 2026, 1:21 pm
Entebbe meteorologist advises Lango farmers to delay planting amid unstable Febr…
By Agness Agilo The Principal Meteorologist at the Entebbe Weather Forecast Station has cautioned residents of Lango Sub-region against planting crops during the ongoing light rains. George Omony issued the warning following intermittent rainfall that has been recorded across Lango…
13 February 2026, 7:27 pm
Women embrace climate adaptation mitigation measures
By Yoweri Kaguta 11th February, 2026 Kasese: In May 2013, residents of Kasese district in Uganda witnessed how floods rendered people homeless. Kasese town which is the foothill of Mount Rwenzori recorded loss of crops, animals and loss of social…
31 December 2025, 3:14 pm
Otuke Locals Champion Drive to Save Endangered Shea Trees
By Denish Ongora and Odota Adubango Moureen A group of community members of Okere Parish, Adwari Sub County, Otuke District, has launched a Shea tree planting drive to save the endangered species from extinction caused by widespread deforestation for charcoal…
20 December 2025, 12:27 pm
Kagadi RDC Launches SLAC Initiative to Promote Environmental Conservation and Cl…
By James Muhumuza African Communities (SLAC)” likely refers to Steam the Light for African Communities (SLAC), a Ugandan-German initiative founded by William Prosper, focused on reforestation (like their “SLAC for Eden” project) and poverty reduction in Western Uganda The Resident…
20 December 2025, 11:58 am
CSOs Urge Revival of Indigenous Knowledge to Advance Climate Justice and Conserv…
By James Muhumuza Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for renewed recognition and use of indigenous knowledge as a vital tool in advancing climate justice and environmental conservation in Uganda. They made the appeal yesterday during their one day workshop…