As the news of the arrival of the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines in Uganda may offer a glimpse of hope among the public that maybe soon, their lives would… Continue reading WOMEN GROUPS CHAMPION CONSERVATION AWARENESS THROUGH SINGING
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EGI TRAINS COMMUNITIES TO USE ARTS FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Amidst the increasing birthrates of among the chimpanzees population in Uganda’s protected areas, there have been concerns of rapid loss habitats which have increased incidences of human wildfire conflicts along… Continue reading EGI TRAINS COMMUNITIES TO USE ARTS FOR WILDLIFE PROTECTION
LIVELIHOOD EMPOWERMENT OF COMMUNITIES, KEY TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
As the news on Covid-19 vaccines awakens hope for the Nation in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, the tourism sector in Uganda is still projected to remain in a survival… Continue reading LIVELIHOOD EMPOWERMENT OF COMMUNITIES, KEY TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
WHY ARE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES FUNDING FOSSIL FUEL PROJECTS IN AFRICA?
Africa based environmental group has come out to strongly criticize and call out developed countries to stop backing dirty energy projects in Africa that undermine the paris agreement and jeopardize… Continue reading WHY ARE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES FUNDING FOSSIL FUEL PROJECTS IN AFRICA?
EGI CONDUCTS A RAPID ASSESSMENT OF COVID 19 IMPACTS ON MURCHISON’S FALLS LANDSCAPE COMMUNITIES
The outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda and subsequent nationwide lockdown by the government helped the country register low coronavirus cases, but the measures had a devastating impact on… Continue reading EGI CONDUCTS A RAPID ASSESSMENT OF COVID 19 IMPACTS ON MURCHISON’S FALLS LANDSCAPE COMMUNITIES
POACHING INCREASES IN KIDEPO LANDSCAPE; THE NEED FOR INTERVENTION
The outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic in Uganda necessitated a nationwide lockdown in a bid to curb the spread of the deadly virus. The lock down resulted into closure of… Continue reading POACHING INCREASES IN KIDEPO LANDSCAPE; THE NEED FOR INTERVENTION
Oil and gas activities threaten the environment, Do Not Exploit in sensitive ecosystems
Government of Uganda is moving ahead with major oil development projects despite most of these being located in eco-sensitive areas that are of economic, climatological, and social importance to Ugandans.… Continue reading Oil and gas activities threaten the environment, Do Not Exploit in sensitive ecosystems
A Project to secure Livelihoods of Murchison Falls Landscape communities launched
As Uganda continues to slowly open up reviving tourism activities, tourism dependant host communities continue to grapple with the impacts of the covid 19 imposed lockdown that saw a halt… Continue reading A Project to secure Livelihoods of Murchison Falls Landscape communities launched
Tourism Host Communities Trained on Alternative Livelihood Options and Ecosystem Conservation
The recent Presidential address on COVID 19 marked the phased opening up of Uganda’s international borders and revival of the country’s tourism industry that had been inactive for close to… Continue reading Tourism Host Communities Trained on Alternative Livelihood Options and Ecosystem Conservation
Let’s Adopt Concept of Ecosystem Valuation to Fight Climate Change
As people continue to wonder how these impacts remain a major threat to their livelihoods and threatening the stability of the economy, it is important for everyone to reflect on… Continue reading Let’s Adopt Concept of Ecosystem Valuation to Fight Climate Change