deforestation
-
Environment
UNGA81: AfDB Group calls for clean cooking to become a central pillar of Africa’s energy transition
NEW YORK, September 29, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has called for clean cooking to be treated as a development imperative and a collective responsibility, urging governments and partners…
Read More » -
Cooperatives & Communities
Vietnam’s coffee success has come at the cost of decades of deforestation-report
BERLIN, July 23, 2026 — Decades of unchecked deforestation driven by coffee cultivation in Vietnam’s Central Highlands have taken a devastating toll on the country’s forests, according to a new investigation by…
Read More » -
News
Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
Read More » -
News
Kotido’s green energy transition slows as briquette producers grapple with low demand and material shortages
KOTIDO, May 9, 2026 — A major environmental initiative aimed at curbing rapid deforestation caused by charcoal burning in Kotido district is facing significant setbacks. Despite targeted interventions and technical training intended…
Read More » -
News
Town council embraces green future as IGAD launches climate-smart initiative
KOTIDO, November 19, 2025 — In a significant step towards environmental resilience and sustainable development, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development [ IGAD ] has officially launched its ambitious Greening Initiative in Kacheri…
Read More » -
News
Coffee-driven deforestation making it harder to grow coffee in Brazil, watchdog group warns
BRASÍLIA, October 28, 2025 — As the world’s appetite for coffee continues unabated, common farming practices designed to boost production are becoming self-defeating, according to a non-profit watchdog group. In Brazil —…
Read More » -
News
Soroti district battles deforestation with tree planting initiative
SOROTI, October 20, 2025 — Soroti district is grappling with a growing deforestation crisis, as the rate of tree cover loss continues to rise at an alarming rate. According to a report…
Read More » -
News
Banks make US$ 26 billion in a decade of financing deforesting companies
KAMPALA, October 15, 2025 — Banks and asset managers have made US$ 26 billion in income from financing deforesting companies since the Paris Agreement, according to a new investigation by Global Witness,…
Read More » -
News
Côte d’Ivoire races to meet new EU standards with only 40 percent of cocoa traceable
ABIDJAN, October 13, 2025 — Côte d’Ivoire has traced 40 percent of its cocoa beans from the 2024/2025 season [October–September], according to the 2025 edition of the Cocoa Barometer report, released last…
Read More » -
News
NARO empowers communities to turn shea fruits into wine and cosmetics in conservation drive
LIRA, September 23, 2025 – In a bid to protect the endangered shea tree and promote economic sustainability, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has partnered with local communities in northern Uganda…
Read More »