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Climate change
13 October 2025, 2:09 pm
Climate change and human greed drive birds away from Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda, once known for its vibrant skies and the early morning songs of birds, is slowly losing that natural melody. Environmentalists say a combination of climate change, deforestation, pollution, and human greed is driving many bird species…
25 September 2025, 12:57 am
Presidential Candidate Mafabi stands bold on climate change
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flagbearer, has unveiled a bold climate change plan. Mafabi stated that he is well-equipped to tackle the pressing issue of…
18 September 2025, 3:54 pm
Education sector aims to combat climate change through adopting new technologies
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s education sector is facing a growing challenge mitigating its impact on the environment. With thousands of students in schools, the demand for tree cutting for paper manufacturing, firewood to cook meals is taking a toll on…
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.…
24 July 2025, 7:50 pm
Government urged to fund women-led environmental conservation initiatives
The government has been urged to allocate funds to women-led organisations that promote environmental conservation, to help educate Ugandans on how they can protect the environment. This appeal was made by Sarah Kezia Nambalirwa from Women for Climate Change during…
21 March 2025, 3:17 pm
KCCA focuses on schools for urban forestry initiative
By Byamukama Alozious In celebration of International Day of Forests, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), as part of its urban forestry initiative aimed at planting over 3,000 trees annually, planted trees in Kyanja. The event, held at Kyanja Muslim…
24 July 2024, 1:14 pm
Uganda takes bold step in climate mitigation
By Annet Nakato The Sustainable Climate Impact Fund (SCIF) recently hosted a high-level seminar in Masaka, Uganda, emphasising its pivotal role in enhancing climate change mitigation efforts across Kalungu, Lyantonde, and Kabarole districts. As a pioneering social enterprise, SCIF’s mission…