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European Parliament pushes for repeal of deforestation law
BRUSSELS, July 25, 2025 — Debate is still alive in the European Union [EU] about the incoming ban on goods linked to deforestation, with the European Parliament pushing for a repeal of…
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Global forest loss shatters records in 2024, fueled by massive fires
KAMPALA, May 30, 2025 — Global forest loss surged to record highs in 2024, driven by a catastrophic rise in fires, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, made…
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European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EUDR
BRUSSELS, May 26, 2025 — The European Commission [EC] has released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], marking a critical milestone in…
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Over 3,000 land titles issued to locals in Ankole Subregion
MBARARA CITY, February 18, 2025 – The Government of Uganda has issued 3,052 freehold land titles to residents in the Ankole Subregion, granting them full ownership of their land. The titles were…
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MASAKA: NFA and Bank of Baroda join forces to restore Jubia Forest Reserve
MASAKA, December 12, 2024 – – Under its slogan “Earth Banking for a Greener Planet”, Bank of Baroda has partnered with the National Forest Authority [NFA] and the local community to replant…
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Residents excited as Museveni settles Kyaka land conflict
KYEGEGWA, October 15, 2024 — President Yoweri Museveni yesterday resolved a long-standing land dispute in Kyaka South County, Kyegegwa district. The disputed land covers Kyaka I; Kazinga Town Council, Rwentuha and Migamba…
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UNDP partners with Government of Ecuador and Lavazza Foundation on deforestation-free coffee to protect forests
TORINO, October 2, 2024 – Ahead of International Coffee Day marked yesterday globally, the UN Development Programme [UNDP], the Government of Ecuador, and Lavazza Foundation partnered to launch deforestation-free coffee to help protect…
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NFA takes conservation campaign to Masindi residents
MASINDI, October 2, 2024 – The National Forestry Authority [ NPA ] has started recording significant achievements following its partnership with local forest management groups in Masindi district. NFA is working with…
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Kalaki district launches wetland boundary demarcation exercise
KALAKI, July 30, 2024 – The leadership of Kalaki district has launched a comprehensive wetland demarcation exercise aimed at protecting the wetlands from encroachment. The ongoing wetland demarcation exercise started in Ofundi…
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NFA deploys digital tool to combat illegal activities in forests
MASINDI, July 24, 2024 – To strengthen protected forest management in the country, the National Forestry Authority [NFA] has decided to use Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool [SMART] to capture and record…
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