climate change
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Development
Experts warn investors against constructing in forests, wetlands
MBALE – Environmental experts have warned the public and investors in the country against encroaching on wetlands and forests as they establish their projects. The experts said the structures constructed in wetlands…
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News
Uhuru CEO shines at continental conference
Cooperatives and social solidarity enterprises in Africa and elsewhere have unique values to add to the global economy and must be allowed space to shine and make their contribution, Uhuru Chief Executive…
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International
Investments of 1.4 percent of GDP could cut GHG emissions by 70 percent
WASHINGTON-Investing an average of 1.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product [GDP] annually could reduce greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions in developing countries by as much as 70 percent by 2050 and boost resilience,…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda relieved as intercontinental summit clears EACOP project
MAPUTO — The Africa, Caribbean, Pacific -European Union [ ACP-EU ] Joint Parliamentary Assembly sitting in Maputo City, Mozambique on Wednesday voted to let Uganda proceed with developing the much-needed East African…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Low rice production in Bunyoro blamed on sugar
KIKUUBE– Growing cane for sugar manufacturing is responsible for the current low rice production in Bunyoro Sub-region, according to researchers from Makerere University. Dr. Patrick Musinguzi, a principal investigator at Makerere University…
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Environment
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,…
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Environment
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…
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International
Honduran coffee farmers hope for a brighter future
TEGUCIGALPA-Honduran coffee has been a good news story, it is an important export, and it is well regarded worldwide for its flavoursome speciality beans, but it is under threat from climate change.…
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Africa
Scaling up agriculture: Continental lenders pledge to mobilise credit for women
ABIDJAN-Development lenders in Africa can seize the current global crises as an impetus to help the continent significantly increase food production, especially by supporting women. This was a common conclusion of panelists…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Wetland evictees urged to embrace climate smart agriculture
SOROTI-The Ministry of Water and Environment has urged farmers that were evicted from wetlands recently to embrace climate smart agriculture [CSA]. According to World Bank, CSA is an integrated approach to managing…
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