Belgian Government, NRDI Partner to Tackle Water Crisis in Rwamabale
By Lucky Patrick Residents of Rwamabale Town Council in Ntoroko District are set to receive much-needed relief from persistent water shortages following the launch of a multi-million shilling deep well construction project. The initiative is being funded by the Belgian Government in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI) and Join for Water, aiming […]
Continue ReadingNRDI Boss Calls on Citizens to Plant More Trees for Climate Action and Wetland Protection
By lucky patrick Fort Portal – Edgar Muganzi, the Executive Director of Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI), has called upon Ugandans to make the most of the current rainy season by planting more trees as a sustainable measure to combat climate change and protect wetlands. Speaking to our reporter this morning from his office, […]
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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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Public Warned on Excessive Plastic Usage
Lucky Patrick As the world commemorates World Environment Day today the community has been tasked to preserve and protect the Environment. The day , has been commemorated under Theme #Beat Plastic Pollution, ‘Ecosystem Restoration‘. According to Edgar Muganzi the Executive Director Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI), a number of citizens know well that the Environment […]
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NRDI Uganda Determined to Skill the Youth
In a bid to promote environment-friendly green jobs in the country, the Natural Resources Defense Initiative-NRDI, a non-governmental organization based in Fort Portal Tourism City has opted to skill the youth in the City. According to the executive director of NRDI Edgar Muganzi, they are now carrying out a six-month project […]
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Fort Portal City Partly Challenged By Sanitation& Hygiene
By Lucky Patrick The deputy mayor Fort Portal city, Hon. Stella Marunga, has observed that some parts of the city have got poor sanitation facilities. Marunga, warns that the issue needs to be addressed with immediate effect, for fear of disease outbreak. During a joint monitoring exercise organized by the Fort Portal […]
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Ntoroko Integrated Water Resources Management; District Water and Sanitation Committees To Be Considered Vital
By Lucky Patrick Ntoroko District Officials have applauded Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI) for empowering the district to promote integrated water resource management systems. This was during an inception meeting held at Ntoroko district headquarters recently, between a team from NRDI the technical and political staff of Ntoroko District. The Vice Chairperson LCV Ntoroko, […]
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