Environment
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European Parliament pushes for repeal of deforestation law
BRUSSELS, July 25, 2025 — Debate is still alive in the European Union [EU] about the incoming ban on goods linked to deforestation, with the European Parliament pushing for a repeal of…
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Farmers urged to preserve cashew trees as Soroti factory nears
SOROTI, July 24, 2025 — Farmers in the Teso Subregion have been urged to preserve their cashew trees in anticipation of a new processing factory set to be established in Soroti City.…
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More Changes to the EUDR Considered Likely Before Implementation
BRUSSELS, July 23, 2025 — The EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] covers various commodities and is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders starting at year-end. In late 2024, EUDR compliance was…
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Africa’s financial sovereignty: Mobilising institutional capital for development and resilience
ABIDJAN, July 19, 2025 — As global capital flows evolve and development assistance dwindles, Africa finds itself at a critical point. On May 28, during the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual…
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ICA-AP announces new partnership with Heifer International
SEOUL, July 19, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific [ ICA-AP ] has launched a new partnership with nonprofit Heifer International to combat food poverty in Asia through…
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ICA partners with Regenegri to benefit agriculture cooperatives
BRUSSELS, July 18, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has become a shareholder in Regenagri C.i.C, joining its board of directors. Regenagri is a global regenerative agriculture framework created by Solidaridad…
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Boda Boda Union promotes electric motorcycles across Uganda
KAMPALA, July 17, 2025 –– The United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union has launched a nationwide initiative to promote the adoption of electric motorcycles, aiming to limit the use petrol and curb…
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Experts in Teso advise farmers on fighting Fall Armyworms
SOROTI, July 17, 2025 –– Agricultural experts in the Teso sub-region are urging farmers to adopt best practices for managing the Fall Armyworms [FAW], a destructive pest that commonly affects crops such…
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Hope for Africa’s donkeys as ministers rally against skin trade
ABIDJAN, July 8, 2025 — African leaders have taken a strong stand against the donkey skin trade, offering renewed hope for communities and animals alike, following the Abidjan Declaration made at the…
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Kapchorwa cooperatives mark CoopsDay with seed distribution and farmer training
KAPCHORWA, July 7, 2025 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers SACCO and Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise jointly marked the belated celebration of International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Sunday, with a vibrant event…
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