COMMENT | Sylvia Mulinge | A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity of visiting one of our hybrid network sites located in Luweero district approximately 60km out of Kampala. This site, which early next year shall be converted to a 100% low carbon emission site, currently employs 40 solar panels …
Read More »UBL unveils environmental impact in 2022 EABL Sustainability Report
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today revealed its environmental impact under parent company – East African Breweries Limited (EABL)’s – 2022 Sustainability Report to the government, the media and the public. The report – the second of its kind – was prepared under the theme; …
Read More »Youth mark Rwenzururu palace raid anniversary by planting trees
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Youth in Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural institution planted trees and staged a climate change walk in commemoration of the 27th November 2016 Rwenzururu palace attack. The youth said that they want the Rwenzurur King, Wesley Mumbere to find a better and well-conserved environment once he …
Read More »Charles Onyango-Obbo: How to talk about Tororo trees
In small corners, in small ways, we can build back our environment to secure it for our futures and the beautiful beasts with whom we share this fair Earth. We don’t need to speak it. Or if we do, do so gently. Tororo, Uganda | Charles Onyango-Obbo – BIRD AGENCY …
Read More »Eco Mama’s: Uganda’s eco-village shaping the future of sustainable agriculture
As the world reels from global food supply chain disruptions and extreme weather, this eco-village in Uganda is helping inculcate the importance of sustainable agriculture to local communities, teaching farmers how to grow for a healthier planet. Jinja, Uganda | BIRD STORY AGENCY | A fresh, earthy aroma fills the air …
Read More »UGANDA: Private sector to fund massive land restoration
✳ Land restoration project set for 36 districts in Karamoja, Mount Elgon and SW Uganda ✳ 350,000 farming households to be more climate resilient ✳ Initiative is to see Uganda restore 560,000 hectares of land ✳ Target is to raise the forest cover in Uganda from 13% – 15% by the year …
Read More »River Rhine drying up!
Water level of river Rhine drops due to high temperature, drought in Germany Berlin, Germany | BBC | As Europe lives through a long, hot summer, one of the continent’s major rivers is getting drier – posing major problems for the people and businesses that rely on it. Captain Andre …
Read More »Farmers accuse Masaka environment officers of selective law enforcement
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka District Environment and Natural Resource Officers are on the spot for selective enforcement of environmental laws. The district natural resource officers backed by the police are conducting operations in which they have cut down several acres of seasonal crops and plants grown in the …
Read More »Oil and gas companies must adhere to environmental standards: PAU
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority Uganda-PAU says investors in oil and gas must adhere to environmental, social, and governance concerns or face hefty fines and penalties. The authority’s director of environment, health, safety, and security, Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe says that whoever is looking at opportunities in the …
Read More »NBL donates waste bins to Jinja Referral Hospital to improve waste management
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries limited (NBL), through its Jinja Maltings plant, has donated waste disposal and segregation plastic bins to Jinja Referral Hospital in commemoration of the world environment day. These were handed over to the hospital acting director, Dr Angela Namala earlier this week as part …
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