Environment
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda, the apex body of private business players has signed different memorandums of corporations intended to improve private sector performance, create opportunities for women and youth and mitigate climate change challenges. These partnerships were revealed on Wednesday during the first-ever PSFU Gala held at Kampala Serena Hotel. The PSFU Gala and […]
The International Conference for Women Birders is scheduled to take place in Kampala from 6th to 8th December 2023. This conference marks a momentous occasion in the world of bird watching, as it aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women birders to the fields of birding, conservation, and environmental awareness. The theme of […]
Mengo SS has today emerged overall winner alongside four (4) other secondary schools which included St. Mary’s Kisubi, St. Kizito Bugolobi, Gayaza High School and Mamtaz SS who each won a prize of$1,000 (Ugx 3,741,000). The remaining 6 Schools which included; Uganda Martyr’s H.S Lubaga, Kololo SS, Ndejje SSS, Bishop Cypriano Kihangire, Nabisunsa Girl’s School […]
“The youth are an important constituency in the conservation of biodiversity and have a huge impact on it. They are energetic, technology-savvy, constantly evolving, oriented to problem-solving and often propagate active consumerism. Their strong comprehension on sustainability which advocates for reduction in footprints and improved quality of life across sectors and industries is essential for […]
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has won the land dispute over the 106 hectares of Budunda and 117 hectares of Bugaali Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) in Namutumba district. This came after Justice Immaculate Busingye of the Land Division issued her judgment that the plaintiffs acquired their leasehold interest in the suit land illegally. “Following this […]
Following the Government’s announcement of a total ban on plastic carrier bags commonly referred to as ‘Kaveera’ in July, two agencies are working jointly to actualise this bid. These are the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). NEMA is mandated to monitor, regulate, supervise and coordinate all activities relating […]
In regard to the growing demand for forest products which puts a great strain on Uganda’s forests in turn, NGO’s have stepped up to curtail the possible calamities ahead. This development will be realised through the Uganda Natural Resource Information System (NARIS) launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Forest Authority […]
In spite of the ruinous effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the tourism industry, the sector has embarked on inclusiveness of host communities to patch up major loopholes against sector progress. As a matter of fact, Tourism can only prosper if it engages the local population by contributing to social values such as participation, […]
In a bid to achieve the targets for social and economic transformation, the Cabinet has issued actions to secure the environment and natural resources in the country. According to the State Minister of Water and Environment, Beatrice Anywar, the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) sub-sector has registered a marked decline over the last 29 years. […]
Legendary DJ Shiru has dropped a video of his song dubbed ‘Inama’ featuring Mbarara-based fresh rapper, Rasta Dog. The visuals of this thrilling jam were produced by Titus Tizie of Volts Films and shot in Kizungu, Mbarara. The video was dropped earlier this week as a child of the ‘We Can Part 2’ album. Other […]