Environment
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Ethiopia unveils 15-year agroecology strategy to transform climate-vulnerable food systems
ADDIS ABABA, March 17, 2026 — Ethiopia has launched two complementary national strategies aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector: the National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation [2026–2040] and the National…
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Instant coffee likely to be added to EU deforestation rules
BRUSSELS, March 14, 2026 — The European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], designed to curb deforestation linked to global commodity supply chains, may soon be amended to include instant coffee after industry observers…
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District officers to popularise climate-smart agriculture in Acholi
GULU, March 10, 2026 — District officials heading the departments of production, agriculture, natural resources and environment in the Acholi Sub-region are set to receive support to popularise climate-smart agricultural practices in…
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MADFA SACCO faces loan recovery challenges as farmers suffer losses
HOIMA, March 5, 2026 — Managers of MADFA SACCO have expressed concern over poor loan repayment by members, largely attributed to crop losses suffered by farmers following a prolonged drought. MADFA SACCO…
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UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support rural artists and artisans across Africa
KAMPALA, March 5, 2026 — Five African non-governmental organanisations [NGOs] will now have the funding they need to support artisans and uplift communities thanks to a groundbreaking joint project from UN Tourism…
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Mitigating climate change: Private firm seeks clearance to resume sustainable charcoal production
GULU CITY, March 3, 2026 — Kijani Forestry Limited, a social enterprise focused on combating climate change in Northern Uganda, has begun engaging government through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development…
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Complying with EUDR: Brazil launches digital tool to map coffee production areas
BRASILIA, March 2, 2026 — Brazil’s National Supply Company [CONAB] has introduced the Plataforma Parque Cafeeiro [Coffee Park Platform], a digital solution aimed at ensuring supply chain traceability and certifying that Brazilian…
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Refugee women bear the brunt of the climate crisis in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, February 28, 2026 — Women refugees in Adjumani district are at the frontline of Uganda’s climate crisis, facing mounting hardships as erratic weather patterns intensify food insecurity, health risks, and gender-based…
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AfDB awards $16.6 million grant to IITA to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
ABUJA, February 28, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [ AfDB ] and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture [IITA] have signed a US$ 16.61 million grant agreement to launch the…
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Smart cities drive: Mbarara and Mbale issue ultimatums to street vendors
MBARARA CITY, February 27, 2026 — Leaders in Mbarara, and Mbale cities have issued fresh ultimatums to street vendors as part of a broader push to restore order and protect licensed businesses…
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