In February 2024, Fridays For Future Uganda (FFFU) embarked on a transformative journey by launching the Young Women for Agriculture and Gender Equality project in Kiboga District. This initiative is designed to empower female farmers who face significant barriers, providing them with the training and resources necessary to cultivate sustainable cash crops. By addressing the…
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…
Refugees in Uganda’s Nakivale settlement are facing the dual challenges of displacement and the worsening impact of climate change. This sprawling camp, home to over 1.5 million refugees, is increasingly grappling with erratic weather patterns and dwindling natural resources, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation. Struggles Amidst Climate Change Enock Bidhoro, a refugee from the…
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…
By Abdishakur Abdirahman Mohamud In an effort to tackle environmental crisis, the Ministry of Environment in Somalia issued a circular on February 1, 2024, declaring a nationwide ban on the importation, trade, and use of plastic bags, effective from June 30, 2024. This initial deadline was later extended by three months to September 30, 2024,…
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…
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…
