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28 March 2026, 9:56 am
Uganda’s tree-planting drive raises ecological sustainability concerns
By, Daniel Odongo Uganda’s nationwide tree-planting campaigns long promoted as a key strategy in the fight against climate change are facing growing scrutiny from environmental experts, who warn that the increasing reliance on fast-growing exotic species may undermine long-term ecological…
27 March 2026, 8:00 pm
Government marks Lake Kwania boundary to curb floods
By Joshua Olomo As part of efforts to mitigate lake shore encroachment and prevent displacement of communities along Lake Kwania, the Ministry of Water and Environment has launched a boundary-marking exercise along the lake shores. The initiative, which began last…
27 March 2026, 12:59 pm
Climate-Resilient Zam Seeds launched to boost Northern Uganda yields
By Bonnyface Otim Ogwal Agro Supply Limited, Northern Uganda’s leading agro input dealer has unveiled a new variety of maize seed, Zam Seeds aimed at helping Ugandan farmers tackle the growing challenges of climate change and improve crop yields. The launch took place…
22 March 2026, 3:28 pm
Kirabo crowned miss climate change awareness Uganda 2026/27
By Ronald Ssemagonja Africa Tourism and Environment Initiatives (ATEI), in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment, has successfully organized the Miss Climate Change Awareness Uganda 2026/27 pageant, culminating in the crowning of Kirabo Patience Joyce as the national…
12 March 2026, 6:05 pm
Rwenzori residents urged to heed weather alerts
By Lucky Patrick Following yesterday’s heavy downpour in some parts of Fort Portal and Kabarole that left people’s property destroyed and some individuals homeless, residents in the Rwenzori region have been urged to take weather warnings seriously and adopt environmental…
11 March 2026, 6:39 pm
Digital E-Voucher System to Help Kitgum Farmers Access Climate-Smart Inputs
By Moses Otim As farmers in northern Uganda continue to face unpredictable rainfall and prolonged dry spells linked to climate change, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), in partnership with M-Cash Uganda Limited, has trained farmers and…
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…