Environment
-
UWA boosts capacity to handle wildlife crimes
NEBBI – The Uganda Wildlife Authority [ UWA ] says it has reinforced its capacity to handle wildlife crimes by collaborating with other government agencies like Uganda Police, Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
Read More » -
Kwania wetland encroachers given five weeks to vacate
KWANIA-Authorities in Kwania district have given wetland encroachers five weeks to voluntarily vacate or face the strong arm of the law. About 9,460 hectares of wetland in Kwania have been depleted, out…
Read More » -
Mitigating climate change: Partners launch campaign to plant trees in Nebbi
NEBBI– A tree planting campaign dubbed ‘environmental justice campaign’ has been launched in Nebbi district aimed at mitigating the alarming risks of climate change. The campaign which is being championed by Action…
Read More » -
Salvaging forest cover: FAO avails grants for tree planting
ADJUMANI– In an attempt to regain the lost forest cover in northern Uganda and parts of central Uganda, the Food and the Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] has signed a…
Read More » -
Tayebwa pledges to defend Mabira Forest
BUIKWE– The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has promised to fight those that have encroached on Mabira Forest, saying that those destroying the forest will face the wrath of the law.…
Read More » -
UPDF, local gov’ts to promote orchard farming in Mount-Elgon region
MBALE-The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces [ UPDF ] has partnered with the local governments including Mbale city, Manafwa and Mbale districts to promote orchard farming and environmental conservation in the Mount Elgon…
Read More » -
Miss Tourism Alaba urges locals to plant more trees
GULU-Charity Alaba, the reigning Miss Tourism Northern Uganda has appealed to residents in the region to plant more trees, saying the trees are important in mitigating the effects of climate change. Currently,…
Read More » -
Sub-county suspends licensing of charcoal dealers
PAKWACH – Due to environmental concerns, authorities in Alwi Sub-county in Pakwach district, have suspended issuing licenses to dealers who burn charcoal on the large scale for the market outside the district.…
Read More » -
Fighting climate change: Kwania district launches drive to plant trees at burial ceremonies
KWANIA-Kwania district leaders have launched a tree planting campaign at burial ceremonies in a bid to have communities contribute towards mitigating the effects of climate change. Under the arrangement, trees will be…
Read More » -
Neighbours fault Hoima Sugar Limited over pollution
KIKUUBE-Local leaders and residents in Kikuube district days ago accused Hoima Sugar Limited of polluting the environment in the area, particularly community water sources. The residents accused the sugar company of blocking…
Read More »