Residents say the dumping site has turned into a source of disease, foul odor, and environmental pollution.
Environment
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Education Above All Foundation tackles climate challenges through EEIs in Kenya
Through initiatives like Green Youth 360, the EAA Foundation is helping to translate global commitments into tangible action on the ground.
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NEMA restores Nakiyanja wetland, enforces law
NEMA has emphasised that wetlands are not merely water bodies but critical components of Uganda’s natural heritage.
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Empowering women in Aswa River catchment: A call for support to restore our environment
Poverty has forced women within Aswa River catchment area to sand mining despite its adverse effects, and the income generated often remains inadequate.
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Kitgum Muslim community leads climate action with shs 1.5 million tree planting initiative
The tree planting initiative aligns with Uganda’s broader environmental policy and complements national and global climate change efforts
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Executive order 3 vs Climate collapse: Can northern Uganda be saved from its charcoal crisis?
At the heart of Uganda’s climate struggle lies a single, embattled policy tool: Executive Order No. 3 of 2023.
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Can bicycles turn the tide against wetland encroachment in Acholi?
Many residents are farming in wetlands growing sugarcane and vegetables for food and incomeunaware that they are violating environmental laws and risking long-term damage, said Tiga, a member of wetland protection committee.
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‘Bicycles for the environment’: Lira rides ahead in war on plastic and wetland degradation
Uganda’s national WED celebration was originally slated for June 5, in line with global tradition, but was rescheduled to June 25 due to overlapping national activities.
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Friends of Zoka and ARUWE join forces to empower rural women through climate and land rights advocacy
The workshop aimed to promote gender-responsive policy-making in areas of land use, environmental protection, and climate change.
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Climate action champions equipped to amplify environmental awareness in Adjumani
Mandera Gloria, a Climate Action Champion from Dzaipi sub-county, expressed her excitement and commitment to the task ahead.
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Why climate preparedness must include deaf and hard-of-hearing people
While COP29 saw renewed commitments towards the long standing $100 billion annual climate finance target, the main substantive outcome was the Baku Climate Unity Pact.
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From kaveras to climate crisis: Adjumani unites to combat plastic pollution
Adjumani district is taking critical steps to turn the tide on plastic pollution, protecting the land, water, and future for generations to come.