The Thursday’s full-day trade order enforcement was manned by Hoima City authorities, NEMA and security agencies.
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From charcoal dust to green hope: How a rural school in Kitgum is rewriting its environmental story
Omwony Alfred, the district production officer, says initiatives like this are critical in a region where changing rainfall patterns are already affecting livelihoods.
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Good Forest Foundation partners with Hoima local farmers to regreen environment
Faridah Kabanyoro, the LC1 of Bulyangu Central, appreciated Good Forests Foundation Uganda for their tree-planting initiative.
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New report highlights locally led solutions and financing models shaping climate resilience
Launched during the African Union Summit, the report contributes directly to ongoing continental discussions on climate resilience, adaptation financing, and Africa’s collective climate priorities.
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Culture & People: Benjamin Okii, 70, re-elected as head of Okiibura clan
In his statement, the re-elected leader urged his people to foster unity with others to maintain the clan’s respect.
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How seasonal bush fires are fueling the climate crisis and hunger in northern Uganda
Without decisive climate action, Northern Uganda risks burning its future one season at a time.
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Women of faith on the frontlines of climate change
Through long-standing community networks, faith organizations often led by women can mobilize quickly and sustain engagement over generations.
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Adjumani to host 2026 World Environment Day as NEMA warns of rising climate threats
As Adjumani prepares for the day, NEMA hopes the event will galvanise fresh commitment to reversing decades of environmental degradation.
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Nairobi: Uganda positions itself as a model for environmental recovery at UNEA-7
Central to this narrative is the country’s significant expansion of protected areas, which now cover 40% of Uganda’s total landmass
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Kenya urges global action on climate, biodiversity, and pollution at UNEA-7
Kenya will additionally host the International Clean Cooking Summit and engage in Congo Basin conservation initiatives to safeguard critical carbon and biodiversity reservoirs.
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“A place for backroom deals”: Why developing countries want fossil fuel lobbyists shut out of COPs
As the debate continues to ramble on about whether fossil fuel lobbyists should be allowed at the COP30, many climate activists and analysts are overly pessimistic.
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African grassroots voices rise at COP30 as significance of pastrolism recognised
Pastoralists across Africa face climate-related violence, and inadequate climate policies that do not solve their challenges from Uganda to Djibouti.