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20:36
20:36

Uganda to Benefit From Global Climate Fund - Experts COP28 1

Uganda could use this support to rehabilitate infrastructure, invest in renewable energy, and implement adaptive strategies crucial for navigating future climate risks, says PwC.
18:53
18:53

Donors Pledge $174 Million To Least Developed Countries Fund 1

The amount pledged is higher than those pledged last year during COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh.
12:04
12:04

COP28: Climate Change is a Health Crisis

They observed that climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies spared by heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes. Those and similar climate shocks are only increasing in scale, frequency and intensity.
16:39
16:39

Destruction of The Environment is An Offence against God-Pope Francis Climate Change 1 Top story

I am with you because climate change is “a global social issue and one intimately related to the dignity of human life .
14:42
14:42

UAE Declares A Global Climate Finance Framework COP28 Dubai 1 4 Top story

Dubbed ALTÉRRA, the fund will allocate $25 billion to climate strategies and $5 billion to incentivize investment flows to countries like Uganda or generally the global South to fight the effects of climate change.
11:46
11:46

Activists Campaign For Organic Food To Promote Health, Save Environment 4 4

Hadija Nalule from PELUM (U) says eating chemically laden foods is recipe for avoidable disease and the organisation's goal is to change mindsets.
10:28
10:28

COP28: Countries Endorse Declaration On Food Systems And Climate Change slow food 1 Top story

The declaration comes amidst concerns that unsustainable food production and consumption patterns are a common thread, running through many of the greatest challenges facing humanity today.
16:32
16:32

UGX 11B Project for Restoring Degraded Landscape Unveiled in Acholi World Vision Uganda 1 5

Speaking at the project launch in Gulu City, Edward Khaukha, the World Vision Uganda Regional Programme Manager for Northern/Karamoja Region says the FMNR project seeks to promote the conservation of natural tree cover by farmers.
15:08
15:08

Discontent as Rukiga Declares Portions of Muhanga-Kandago Bulime Wetlands 2 5

Emmanuel Ariho, the Rukiga District Environment Officer, explained that this move aligns with the government's initiative, the "Wetland Restoration Program," funded by the non-governmental organization Green Climate Fund, aiming to restore the environment.
12:07
12:07

UN Climate Summit Opens in Dubai COP28 1 2

This COP was to be attended by Pope Francis, an outspoken advocate for climate action. His trip was however canceled following advice by medical experts.
08:45
08:45

Livelihoods at Stake As River Agago Shrinks 1 Top story

Rwot Kassimiro Ongom, the chief of the Patongo Clan, thinks the river is losing its life because of the poor relationship between the population and the vegetation. Ongom suggested that those who use the river should restore the old cultural practices that helped in nurturing and prolonging water sources.
14:02
14:02

Madi Okollo Seeks Relief for 8,000 Flood Victims 1 1

Ronald Afidra Olema, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lower Madi fears that hunger and water-related diseases like cholera and typhoid could break out since over 575 latrines collapsed due to the floods.
16:32
16:32

Climate Change, Rapid Population Growth: Threatening Conservation 1 1

Under the leadership of Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka, a renowned wildlife veterinarian, and her organization Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), conservationists are striving to devise a lasting solution to address these two factors.
16:08
16:08

Ugandan to Champion “Slow Food” At Climate Change Conference Slow Food Uganda 1 Top story

Mukiibi is of the view that Food-focused strategies are currently missing from the climate plans of over 70% of countries.
14:14
14:14

Citizens Support Compensating Low-income Countries Affected By Climate Change-Survey Loss and damage 1

Most respondents from the European Union, the United States, China and Japan believe their countries should compensate developing nations for climate change impacts.
13:14
13:14

Slow Food: Nurturing Resilience in Karamoja's Indigenous Food Landscape karamoja sub region 1

Umar Ochen Bashir, a prominent leader guiding the Toyoro Kongokinyinyir Nopimpim (Survive with Your Sweat) Slow Food Community Group, highlighted a pressing issue at the Alvers Hotel in Mukono.
12:54
12:54

Boda Boda Rider Dies In Flooded Swamp Uganda Police Force 1 2

According to Ronald Mujuni, a friend of the deceased, they were riding a motorcycle from Kazo Town Council on Monday to Kyabahura-Buremba when they encountered a bridge submerged in floodwater. Mujuni recounted that while attempting to assess the water's depth and locate the submerged bridge, Julius was swept away by the current.
07:35
07:35

Karimojong Elders Hand over Cultural Powers to Matheniko karimojong culture 5 3 Top story

The transfer, expected 19 years ago, faced delays due to regional instabilities. The ritualistic transfer of power occurred at Akiriket, one of the largest shrines in Lotisan Sub County. It involved the sacrificial offering of a black bull, symbolizing the transition from darkness to light within the community.
11:04
11:04

UWA to Relocate Households Settled Inside Ajai Wildlife Reserve 3 1

John Makombo, the Director of Conservation at the Uganda Wildlife Authority explains that they have already assessed the affected area and held various meetings with the affected households.
09:58
09:58

Over 400 Youths Equipped with Solar Installation and Maintenance Skills AVSI Foundation 1 5

Donald Agaba, the program team lead explained that the project is aimed at achieving the Uganda Vision 2040 whose goal is to transform Uganda from a predominantly peasant and low-income country to a competitive upper middle-income status country.
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