MPs reject Lira district climate change report, orders redo
The Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change has rejected the climate change report submitted by the leaders of Lira District Local Government.
Category: Climate Change
How floods wreaked havocs, displacements in Lango sub-region
In Lira City, the destruction of wetlands as a result of developers’ backfilling sections of Okole wetland for construction has worsened flooding, displacing slum dwellers and small business owners.
How Lake Kyoga’s landing sites are evolving into refuges for climate refugees
Adaptive strategies are strengthening but must be scaled to preserve biodiversity, ensure food security, and sustain cultural heritage.
Grassroots women must be at the centre of decisions on land and climate finance
According to the communique from the convening, the participants affirmed that there can be no just energy transition without land justice, gender justice, and climate justice.
Amolatar residents urged to adopt energy-efficient cooking methods
The adoption of energy-efficient cooking methods and the protection of local forest cover could help combat the growing threats posed by climate change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Reconsidering Tanzania’s leadership of Africa’s climate negotiations at COP30
For Africa to champion global climate justice effectively, its representatives must embody the very values they seek to advance — transparency, participation, and respect for human rights.