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Legislators raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 — The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government…
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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment
KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House on…
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Two major FAO-led projects to strengthen climate resilience in Kenya and Serbia
SONGDO / ROME, February 20, 2025 – The Green Climate Fund [GCF] has approved funding for two new projects valued at over US$ 130 million to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable…
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SIDA invests US$ 4.1bln to empower rural women in fight against climate change
ADJUMANI, February 17, 2025 — The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency [SIDA] has allocated US$ 1.12 million [about Shs 4.1 billion] to support a project aimed at addressing inequalities in food systems,…
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Africa delivers first mechanism for international cooperation on climate change adaptation under Paris Agreement
KAMPALA, February 6, 2025 — The African Development Bank’s Adaptation Benefits Mechanism [ABM], piloted across Africa since 2019, has become the first non-market approach registered on the United Nations Framework Convention on…
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Solar-powered irrigation brings hope to refugees and host communities in West Nile
\ARUA CITY, February 3, 2025 – In the refugee-hosting districts of West Nile, solar-powered irrigation is transforming agriculture, bringing renewed hope to both refugees and their host communities. As the region contends…
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AUB organising the 2nd media summit on climate change and disaster risk reduction in Dakar
DAKAR, January 20, 2025 — On the occasion of World Radio Day, Dakar, Senegal will welcome, on February 13 and 14, 2025, the 2nd AUB Media Summit on Climate Change and Disaster…
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Costa Rica launches Coffee+ Initiative, guaranteeing zero deforestation
SAN JOSE, January 16, 2025 –– Costa Rican coffee is known worldwide for its quality. Now, it also seeks to differentiate itself in international markets as a product that guarantee zero deforestation…
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New weather station to help Nebbi farmers mitigate effects of climate change
NEBBI, December 18, 2024 — In a bid to combat the effects of climate change, government has decided to install a weather forecasting station in Nebbi district to provide farmers with real-time…
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Climate-smart agricultural programme launched in West Nile
NEBBI, December 18, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries [MAAIF] has officially launched the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Programme in the West Nile region, aiming to enhance food…
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