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25 September 2025, 2:44 pm
Lira nursery bed owners promote tree planting to combat climate change
By Agness Agilo In a bid to combat environmental degradation and mitigate the effects of climate change, nursery bed owners in Lira City are calling for a mandatory tree-planting initiative, urging individuals to plant a tree before cutting one down…
25 September 2025, 10:35 am
Culture and art key to reviving environmental conservation, says expert
By Ronald Ssemagonja Culture and art can play a powerful role in mobilising Ugandans to conserve the environment, according to cultural environmentalist Giland Njopgang, who addressed the media in Kampala yesterday. Njopgang emphasised that Africa’s deep cultural roots historically nurtured…
23 September 2025, 4:39 pm
Community embraces environmental initiative led by Col. Dr. John Francis Ongia
By Sarah Ejang On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Col. Dr. John Francis Ongia made a significant contribution to the Ocamolum St. Peter Clever Chapel’s tree planting initiative, donating 350 tree seedlings. This act is part of a larger effort to…
21 September 2025, 11:25 am
Experts call for collective action in climate change mitigation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Climate change experts, led by Ronald Ahimbisibwe, have held an awareness meeting in Kampala to educate the public on the causes and effects of climate change, and the urgent need for collective action to address it. Ahimbisibwe…
17 September 2025, 11:17 am
Environmental specialist calls for collective action against environmental degra…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The environmental specialist, Kawooya Ivan, has today, during a media briefing in Kampala, called upon the public to actively participate in the fight against environmental degradation, noting that it poses a serious threat to ecosystems and human…
12 September 2025, 1:54 pm
Population pressure fuels wetland encroachment in Abongomola, Kwania district
By Joshua Olomo Rising population pressure in Abongomola subcounty, Kwania district, is driving increased encroachment on wetlands, prompting local leaders to intensify calls for environmental protection and compliance with national laws. According to Hendy Ogwang, the Community Development Officer (CDO)…
3 September 2025, 5:03 pm
How culture and cost shape Ugandan women’s use of firewood and charcoal
By Regina Nassanga Abakyala Tweyogerere Radio ProgrammeThe radio programme airs every Thursday | 🕐 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm. In this conversation, we explore why women’s use of firewood and charcoal in Uganda is an important environmental and social issue.…
19 August 2025, 5:25 pm
TEPU aligns biodiversity conservation with climate change mitigation
By Joyce Adokorach TotalEnergies EP Uganda is stepping up efforts to conserve biodiversity in the Tilenga project area—initiatives that also support Uganda’s climate change mitigation goals. Through forest corridor restoration, removal of invasive species, and wildlife protection, the company is…
15 August 2025, 11:17 am
Queen Lily launches kids gardening initiative to inspire young minds
By Byamukama Alozious In an effort to promote environmental sustainability and healthy living in Uganda, Queen Lily Qiana Quinnz, one of the queens in Little Miss Uganda, has launched her “Kids Gardening Global Initiative” at Stoneridge School in Kira Municipality.…
30 July 2025, 1:46 pm
Acholi leaders urge tree planting to combat climate change
By Okello Gift Acholi cultural leaders are urging communities to intensify tree-planting efforts to combat widespread deforestation and environmental degradation in the region. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday, Rwot Kasimiro Ongom of the Patongo clan in Agago District noted…