In the same vein of commemorating the recently concluded international world wetlands day 2025, which was celebrated globally under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,”. This underscores the… Continue reading Align wetland ecosystem conservation efforts
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Energy Charter Treaty Irrelevant to Africa
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is an international agreement that was signed in 1994 and came into force in April 1998. The aim of the treaty is to promote and… Continue reading Energy Charter Treaty Irrelevant to Africa
How prepared is Uganda for critical minerals exploration?
Uganda is currently soliciting funds in the mining sector by calling on international mining giants to invest in the country’s rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy… Continue reading How prepared is Uganda for critical minerals exploration?
COP29 was a big letdown for the global South
The biggest climate negotiations, Conference of the Parties, COP29, under the United national Framework Convention on Climate change has ended in Baku, Azerbaijan. It ended as a big letdown and… Continue reading COP29 was a big letdown for the global South
EGI EMPOWERS FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES TO BE AMBASSADORS OF THEWILD LIFE ACT IN BWINDI
As the population of communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park grows, the pressure on resources increases. Many indigenous communities still grapple to make a living, leading to competition for limited… Continue reading EGI EMPOWERS FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES TO BE AMBASSADORS OF THEWILD LIFE ACT IN BWINDI
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