Climate activist Phiona Boonabaana underscores youth’s essential contribution to the circular economy transition during the 2023 Green Economy Summit. The event, themed “Building A Climate Action And Sustainability-Based Economy,” was held on August 9 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Boonabaana stated, “Youth play a crucial role in the transition towards a circular economy, using platforms…
Earlier today, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) brought a suspect before the Kabale Magistrate’s Court for allegedly illegally mining sand alongside the River Kiruruma in Kitumba Village, Kabale Municipality, and Kabale District. The suspect was charged contrary to Section 157(a)(i) of the National Environment Act, No. 5, 2019 and Regulations 23 and 29 of…
Climate activist and water resources engineer Linda Evelyn Namulindwa is urging the government to ensure easy accessibility of information about the just transition for the public. Just Transition is a potent concept crucial to addressing climate change while advancing social equality. It integrates environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, community well-being, and global partnerships. Namulindwa stressed the…
By Raymond James Ntabazi – Guest Writer During the two-day Just Transition Summit organized by Tard Foundation from August 18-19, 2023, Climate Activist and founder of the Kampala Climate Cafe, Crispus Mwemaho, urged local communities to actively participate in the Just Transition process. “Achieving environmental and economic justice through a just transition relies on involving…
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Ugandan climate activist, Vanessa Nakate, has urged everyone, including fellow activists, to abandon isolated efforts and work collaboratively for a just transition. Nakate, who also founded the Rise Up Movement Africa, emphasized that isolating oneself from other teams hinders the fight for climate justice and a fair transition. She delivered this…
YOUNGO is organising a session to assist African youth in advancing climate initiatives by addressing their critical need for money. This chance is intended just for African youth who have a climate initiative that needs funding. The occasion will serve as a forum for displaying youth-led climate projects in need of immediate finance, enabling funders…
In a groundbreaking achievement, Mawejje Creations, a Ugandan-based social enterprise, has secured a remarkable $6,000 USD in grant funding from the GiveWork Challenge, a program initiated by the Leila Janah Foundation. The Leila Janah Foundation launched the Give Work Challenge Program in 2018 with the belief to support teams from Kenya and Uganda with seed…
As a historic heatwave gripped the globe in an alarming climatic milestone, July 2023 was been officially declared the hottest month in recorded history, sending shockwaves through scientific communities and underscoring the urgent need for global action against climate change. As temperatures surged to unprecedented levels across continents, the month has left a scorching mark…
To commemorate the King’s coronation, the UK government has stated that thousands of trees will be planted. A new £2.5 million fund was introduced on Saturday, August 5, to assist authorities in creating green areas and “connecting communities with nature as a permanent reminder of the coronation.” By the next election, tree planting rates are…
Climate activists in Uganda are raising the alarm and pleading with the government to give climate education top priority in the national curriculum.They emphasised that the foundation of humanity’s fight against the climate problem is climate education in an impactful press conference on Monday. Their call to action comes as the “Climate Clock” recently dropped…
