King Oyo Champions Tree Planting, Applauds Sports Excellence in Tooro Kingdom
In a continued effort to combat climate change and promote environmental conservation, the King of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has urged his subjects to prioritize tree planting as a means to safeguard the environment for future generations. Speaking during his ongoing Kingdom tour at Tooro Botanical Gardens in […]
Continue ReadingAmerican Tower Corporation Embarks on Tree Planting Drive for Climate Resilience
By Alice In a bold step towards environmental conservation and climate resilience, American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda, a leading telecom infrastructure provider, has partnered with the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to restore tree cover in Uganda’s Central Forest Reserves. The initiative, launched today in Oruha Forest Reserve, Kyenjojo District, saw the planting of 33,330 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: 250 Families Cry for Help Following Eviction Threats
By Kaboha Families within Butangwa and Kitembe Villages in Fort Portal City have expressed their pain after a yet-to-be-identified organization marked their land as part of a wetland, which may lead to potential evictions and property destruction. The residents are this seeking help and clarification from relevant authorities since the marking and erection of […]
Continue ReadingMWE to Undertake Capacity Building in Albertine Region
Lucky The Ministry of Water and Environment under the Albertine Water Management Zone is implementing catchment-based water resources management interventions that emphasize the development and implementation of catchment management plans to promote sustainable water use, ecosystem conservation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. With support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the ministry is undertaking […]
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NRDI Plants over 1000 Trees at Mohoti Barracks, with call for restoration and conservation Efforts
By lucky The Natural Resources Defense Initiatives -NRDI has on Friday planted more than 1000 trees of different species at Uganda People’s Defense Forces, Mountain Division -Muhoti army barracks in Fort Portal Tourism City Western Uganda,calling for increased efforts to restore and conserve the Environment. According to Mr.Benon Bwalhuma,the Programs Manager NRDI said this was […]
Continue ReadingPLANE and NRDI Partner to Green Uganda Schools, Foster Climate Resilience
LUCKY P In a bid to build climate-resilient communities, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) in partnership with Natural Resource Defence Initiative (NRDI) has embarked on a tree-planting project in schools across Kabarole District. The initiative, dubbed “Greening Uganda Schools,” aims to educate children on the benefits of trees in combating climate change effects. On […]
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Fort Portal: Leaders to Blame for Continued Encroachment on River Mpanga
By Kenneth Musiimenta & Clare Nayebare In a shocking revelation, Frank Asaba, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kabarole District, has pointed fingers at local leaders for failing to protect River Mpanga and the surrounding environment. He criticized their lack of active involvement in environmental conservation efforts and insufficient public sensitization on best practices. […]
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Residents Urged to Embrace Afforestation
LUCKY P As the World commemorates the International Day of afforests, a day for raising awareness about the importance of all types of forests,Natural Resources Defense Initiatives(NRDI) has asked residents of Kabarole District to embrace Afforestation. Speaking During a community Engagement Meeting about the importance of environmental conservation that was organized in Karangura Sub county,the […]
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Fort Portal Wetlands Under Siege: 100 Encroachers Defy Government Conservation Efforts
Sylvia K Despite the Ugandan government’s efforts to restore wetlands, the situation in Fort Portal tells a different story, with at least 100 individuals having been identified as encroachers on the wetlands. According to senior environmental officer Gladys Natugonza Mirembe in an interview with Jubilee Radio, these encroachers have been registered, and most have received […]
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Albertine Water and Environment Week launched in Fort Portal City
By Kenneth Musiimenta Residents and Leaders within Tooro region have been tasked to join efforts in fighting against the increasing degradation of wetlands that has caused devastating impacts on the environment. The call was made by Albert Orijabo, the Assistant Commissioner in-charge of Water and Resources Management under the Ministry of Water and Environment […]
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