In 2018, the government, represented by the then State Minister for Environment, Dr. Mary Goreti Kitutu, halted the eviction of locals from three Mubende forests by the NFA. The minister directed the forestry body to embark on the degazetting process of these forests. These are Kasolo Forest Reserve in Kigando Sub County (3,244 hectares), Lusiba Forest Reserve in Nabingoola sub-county (670), and Muyinayina Forest Reserve.

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), themed In Solidarity for a Green World, will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024.

Public awareness campaigns are essential for mobilizing communities in Uganda to engage with climate change policies actively. By fostering education, participation, and collaboration among various stakeholders, these initiatives contribute significantly to building a climate-resilient society.

Ahimbisibwe called upon all stakeholders, such as ministries and local governments of affected areas, to stock health facilities and keep their communities up to date on evacuation plans.

The shift towards regenerative agriculture in Uganda’s coffee sector is not only beneficial for the environment but also enhances the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, which has offered a promising model for sustainable coffee production that inspires similar efforts across the region.

In Uganda, between 2007 and 2011, lightning killed 191 people and injured 727, and these incidences are more common in districts like Gulu, Lira, Hoima, Jinja, Kalangala, and Kisoro.

The partnership is poised to deliver significant benefits to the communities served by the bank, particularly in rural areas where access to safe water is a critical issue.