Environment Governance Institute (EGI)

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.

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

Just Finance International and Environment Governance Institute Reject TotalEnergies’s Failed Due Diligence Practices in Uganda’s Oil Pipeline

Amsterdam and Kampala, January 12, 2023: Just Finance International takes note of TotalEnergies’ response to our investigative piece, “Risk of poverty after land acquisitions for Uganda’s mega oil pipeline”, published on the Business and… Continue reading Just Finance International and Environment Governance Institute Reject TotalEnergies’s Failed Due Diligence Practices in Uganda’s Oil Pipeline

E-Marketing improves community livelihoods and conservation status of Murchison falls

As the country continues to battle with the economic blow brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic that resulted in the institution of two lockdowns in a  space of 12… Continue reading E-Marketing improves community livelihoods and conservation status of Murchison falls

Invest more in tourism for sustainability

The President of Uganda HE. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently had a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board Lily Ajarova. The meeting was also attended by… Continue reading Invest more in tourism for sustainability

Pay oil-affected people

Recently, CSO working to promote environment conservation and community livelihoods organized a community meeting in the EACOP-affected districts. The meeting aimed at ensuring that oil activities do not damage our… Continue reading Pay oil-affected people

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

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