As the population of communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park grows, thepressure on resources increases. Many indigenous communities still grapple to make a living,leading to competition for limited natural resources… Continue reading EGI EMPOWERS FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES TO BE AMBASSADORS OF THEWILD LIFE ACT IN BWINDI
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EGI DISCOVERS CREATIVE GORILLA EDUTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BWINDI COMMUNITIES
In the shadow of a lush and a thick biodiverse Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, surrounds a historically rich indigenous populations of Batwa community that were curved out of the park… Continue reading EGI DISCOVERS CREATIVE GORILLA EDUTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BWINDI COMMUNITIES
Women’s Groups in Bwindi Embrace Briquette Making as a Sustainable Energy Source, Shifting Away From Firewood.
Bwindi’s communities, including the Batwa, have faced livelihood challenges since their eviction from the national park in 1991. The growing population, mainly in areas like Buhoma, heavily depend on wood… Continue reading Women’s Groups in Bwindi Embrace Briquette Making as a Sustainable Energy Source, Shifting Away From Firewood.
Locals struggle as CNOOC expands Kingfisher operations
Samuel Okulony, Chief Executive Officer, Environment Governance Institute (EGI), Uganda sokulony@egiuganda.org Vanishing livelihoods Lake Albert provides water to hundreds of thousands of people. Its fish feed numerous families. It and… Continue reading Locals struggle as CNOOC expands Kingfisher operations
Understanding Local Perspective on the Conservation of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi.
Endangered Mountain Gorilla Species Amidst the eviction of the Batwa indigenous communities from Bwindi in 1991, the communities have continued to grapple with livelihood challenges since they no longer access… Continue reading Understanding Local Perspective on the Conservation of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi.
Unveiling Bwindi’s Heart: Revelations from EGIs Attitude Survey on local communities perceptions on the conservation of Mountain Gorilla
In embracing community perspectives and fostering collaborative strategies, Uganda can chart a path towards conservation that honors both its natural heritage and the well-being of its people Uganda boasts a… Continue reading Unveiling Bwindi’s Heart: Revelations from EGIs Attitude Survey on local communities perceptions on the conservation of Mountain Gorilla
Why there is need for an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Changes affecting the ecosystem put multiple species in danger of extinction, necessitating the need to protect the environment. Ecosystems are deeply connected to one another, so when one of them… Continue reading Why there is need for an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Understanding Global warming and its impacts to man
Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though this warming trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in the… Continue reading Understanding Global warming and its impacts to man
Chinese insurers should take a leaf from European insurers and drop support for EACOP
Recently, environmental activists have been buoyed by a wave of positive news as more and more insurers globally are distancing themselves from controversial projects with significant environmental implications. One such… Continue reading Chinese insurers should take a leaf from European insurers and drop support for EACOP
Cultivating medicinal agroforestry trees: EGI leverages
As Bwindi impenetrable park Ecosystem flourishes with the captivating and impenetrable canopy of forests species , accompanied with a stunning abundancy of over 160 Species of trees, 100 Species of… Continue reading Cultivating medicinal agroforestry trees: EGI leverages