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2 December 2025, 2:04 pm
Uganda assesses gains and gaps after COP 30 climate negotiations
By Edwin Kisa Okurmu Developing nations, Africa in particular, and climate-vulnerable regions from around the world arrived in Belém, Brazil, to attend the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30). From 10 to 21 November, the Ugandan delegation, led by Beatrice…
21 November 2025, 9:58 am
Cultural efforts boost Uganda’s fight against climate change
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment has projected that Uganda’s greenhouse gas emissions will continue rising by 2030, as the country grapples with the impacts of climate change. Experts define climate change as long-term shifts in temperatures…
15 November 2025, 11:13 pm
KCCA lauds city cleaners, urges public to maintain proper hygiene
By Richard Musaazi Officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have highly praised the city cleaners, saying they are doing commendable work to protect public health and maintain cleanliness in Kampala. KCCA’s Executive Director, Hajjat Sharifa Buzeki, made the…
15 November 2025, 10:33 am
NEMA cracks down on environmental offenders
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) this week conducted operations in different parts of the country to prevent the nation from suffering the worst impacts of climate change. According to a statement by the Head of…
12 November 2025, 10:31 am
Public urged to engage in environmental conservation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Climate change refers to long term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While such changes can occur naturally due to variations in solar activity or large volcanic eruptions, research indicates that since the 1800s, human activities have…
8 November 2025, 2:44 pm
Kampala Archdiocese youth apostolate run promotes environmental conservation
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Representing the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabanja, the Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajat Minsa Kabanda, this morning flagged off the Kampala Archdiocese Youth Apostolate Run at St. Joseph Catholic Church…
31 October 2025, 1:14 pm
Stakeholders call for action on sustainable waste management in Uganda’s citie…
By Ronald Ssemagonja In a move to curb the dangers of climate change and promote cleaner cities, officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, climate lawyers, and private sector representatives yesterday convened for the…
25 October 2025, 10:36 am
Uganda’s readiness to meet 2030 climate targets
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa As countries, Uganda inclusive, near the 2030 deadline to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 24.7 percent as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement, Uganda’s level of preparedness has become a key concern. Uganda became…
17 October 2025, 11:32 am
Leaders, activists protest Kitubulu forest giveaway
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders, environmental activists, and members of the public concerned about climate change have strongly opposed the government’s decision to allocate Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve in Entebbe to a Chinese investor for development. The project, confirmed by the…
13 October 2025, 10:36 am
KCCA holds city festival to promote clean and healthy environment
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to promote a clean and healthy environment, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) yesterday organised a city festival in Kampala, under the theme “Innovation, Culture, and Sustainability.” The event, which took place at Kololo Ceremonial…