El-Niño threats raise pressure on livestock care in Northern Uganda
The World Meteorology Organization says the exceptionally strong El-Niño weather event will threaten agricultural production, food supplies and livelihoods across Africa.
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How the Gulu exhibition triggered climate-smart action among farmers
Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) aims to economically transform the agricultural sector by working with a wide range of partners, including private agricultural companies, media houses, and academic institutions.
A ‘new harvest’: How farmers in Aromo – Lira are adapting to climate change
By embracing innovative practices and resilient strategies, these farmers are not only securing their own livelihoods but are also contributing to a more sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
From tailoring to tilapia: Lira man’s journey from sewing machines to sustainable wealth
Francis Ogwali, Production Officer of Lira district, emphasised that support for rural entrepreneurs like Obua comes partly through sub-county budgets and farmer linkages with stakeholders
Plastic bottles for drip irrigation, a game-changer for farmers in Lira
Plastic bottles, which would typically take a decade to decompose, can now be re-used as valuable tools in drip irrigation systems.
Fast maturing crops, plastic irrigation: Lira women’s answer to climate change
UN Women suggest that by 2050, climate change may push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty, and cause 232 million to face food insecurity.
InfoNile trains journalists in climate-smart agriculture reporting
Journalists were encouraged to generate story ideas about innovative agricultural practices and the effects of climate change on local farming communities.
How Ugandan women are helping men fight wildlife crimes
At least 20 women have been cited for playing a significant role in fighting wildlife crimes. This includes 8 women in Kihii sub-county, Kanungu and 12 in Kamdini sub-county, Oyam district.
Wildlife scouts manning Queen Elizabeth National Park ‘proud of the job’ amid key challenges
Twinomugisha Deusdedit, the assistant warden community conservation for Queen Elizabeth national park responded to some of the issues raised by the wildlife scouts’ chairpersons in Kanungu and Rukungiri districts.
Interview: Rehema Kahurananga on IUCN’s strategic agenda on nature, WWD 2023
I am responsible for looking at IUCN ESARO’s priorities and developing that into a communication strategy to position IUCN as the go-to entity on matters to do with conservation.