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  

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

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?

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 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

In a recent initiative, the Environment Governance Institute (EGI), with support from IUCN Save Our Species, conducted a community capacity-building program for groups residing around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This… Continue reading EGI Enhances Beekeeping Skills and Value Addition for Bwindi Impenetrable Communities

Beekeeping and honey production stand out as highly profitable and valuable Non-Timber and Forest products (NTFP) livelihood, which have the potential to render tangible benefit   amongst rural communities adjacent to… Continue reading Trains local communities to overcome challenges for sustainable honey production in Bwindi impenetrable park

Bwindi impenetrable national park, known for its rich biodiversity and endangered mountain gorillas, is also home to resilient communities (the Batwa, the bakiga and others) that have coexisted with the… Continue reading Blossoms of Empowerment: Fostering Change for Women through Mushroom Cultivation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

CLIMATE ACTION NOW, LESS TALK MORE ACTION FOR CLIMATE The urgency to address climate change has never been more pressing. The scientific consensus is clear, and the impacts of a… Continue reading Climate change now: less talk more action to climate change

CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT JUST A THREAT; IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATION Climate change has long been viewed as a looming threat to our… Continue reading Climate change is not just a threat but an opportunity to create a better world for future generation

The struggle to strike a balance between environmental concerns and economic growth remains a problem for developing nations as the world comes to understand the urgent need to switch to… Continue reading Seek a just energy path for a healthy economy