Story complied by Eric Kibalama and Ntabazi Raymond James With over two decades of experience, Nabugabo Updeal Joint Venture (NUJV) has grown to become the one of the oldest and most efficient private refuse collection and disposal company in Uganda, earning a reputation for its commitment to cleanliness, environmental health, and sustainable practices. Having started…
Asili Kwanza, founded by Isaac Ndyamuhaki, has been at the forefront of providing safe, affordable, and sustainable cooking solutions in Uganda. Since its inception in 2018, the company has made significant strides in promoting smart cooking through the production of improved charcoal briquettes and cookstoves. The briquettes, which emit significantly lower levels of harmful gases…
Young Ugandans recently graduated from second cohort Fridays for Future Uganda’s Youth Climate Mentorship Program The goal of this program was to develop the next generation of climate leaders. It ended with a lively celebration honoring the participants’ dedication and accomplishments in a colorful graduation ceremony was held on 27th Saturday at Satellite hotel Kisasi….
Fridays for Future Uganda Team leader Hilda Flavia Nakabuye had no kind words to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP), a proposed 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline that will transport oil from Hoima, Uganda, to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be sold onwards to world markets. She said this…
In a surprising move, Azerbaijan has been selected by the Eastern European group to host COP29, marking a significant decision amid conflict and geopolitical tensions. The choice came after Armenia dropped opposition as part of ongoing peace talks. This decision, delayed due to regional conflicts, was unexpected as Russia’s block on European Union members scuttled…
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President of COP28, introduced the ground-breaking Global Cooling Pledge alongside other international climate leaders in a historic action during the summit. With this project, the group’s commitment to raising standards and reducing emissions associated with cooling systems has advanced significantly. The Global Cooling Pledge, unveiled under the banners of #UniteActDeliver…
At the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy made a momentous announcement, pledging a record-breaking EUR 100 million to the Loss and Damage Fund. Italy’s commitment to mitigating the severe effects of climate change and providing support to disadvantaged areas affected by environmental disasters is exemplified by…
In a resolute statement at COP28, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the imperative of a decisive shift in climate action, emphasizing that achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius target requires a complete cessation of fossil fuel burning. Secretary-General Guterres left no room for ambiguity, stating unequivocally, “The 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning…
