The Department of Environmental Management Makerere University in collaboration with National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) & the Uganda Association for Impact Assessors kick-started the Environmental Practitioners' Refresher Training focusing in Environmental & Social Impact Assessment. Barirega Akankwasah, PhD Patrick Byakagaba MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬

Smallholder coffee farmers across east Africa are suffering from droughts, unpredictable rains and rising temperatures that bring pests and disease econ.st/3CSfspQ

ICYMI: Japan's cherry blossoms, also known as 'Sakura,' are in full bloom

The Importance of Sustainable Renewable Energy Transformation for Uganda x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The system produces more oranges on a very small plot of land. Please, like and retweet if you are interested in learning more about the #modern farming.

In the mountains, going green isn’t always a good thing. Learn more about global warming: ow.ly/WNel50Kakq1

Araucaria trees are also called monkey puzzle trees. The name comes from the idea that a monkey would be unable to climb it. Discover the amazing world of these wild forests. #PatagoniaCNN airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT

CLIMATE CHANGE FIGHT: Makindye launches tree planting campaign #NTVNews LINK: bit.ly/3X1ZW4r?utm_me…

A hippo has attacked a 2-year-old boy in Uganda, swallowing half of his body before spitting him out, according to the Uganda Police Force cnn.it/3YwojYG

Good news as 2023 gets underway: scientific panel reports that ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades: unep.org/news-and-stori… Partners: Montreal Protocol Ozone Secretariat, World Meteorological Organization, NOAA, NASA, European Commission via Inger Andersen

Say "rolled eggs" two or three times, and you’ll hear what you’ll be making: eggs, accented by ingredients you have on hand, rolled into a chapati. nyti.ms/43U1y3X

Join UFOREST #workshop “Forest and trees for better and healthier cities” and learn how cities can implement effective urban forestry as part of wider sustainability initiatives. 📅11 Oct 2023, 09:30 - 10:30 🏙️ SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre ➡️Register: europa.eu/regions-and-ci…

Today, we are holding our first Green Cities Initiative (GCI) stakeholder engagement in Makindye Division. This pilot project is funded by Food and Agriculture Organization and implemented by KCCA in Makindye and Kawempe Divisions. The project aims to support urban dwellers, private sector and public

KCCA CELEBRATES GIS DAY AND SHOWCASES REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS -KCCA | For a better City disq.us/t/4kfzkbw GIS Day Esri Esri Eastern Africa #GISDay #GISDay2023 #KlaGISDay

Urban trees: 🌳Reduce energy use 🏙Improve water quality 🌴Increase property values They are #biodiversity heroes in concrete jungles. Via Food and Agriculture Organization

We launched the Kampala Biodiversity and Socio-Ecological Survey Report, the report is the city’s first comprehensive analysis of biodiversity in its green spaces and wetlands. Tap link to access a copy bit.ly/4fLZnV1 #ForABetterCity

Kampala is cherry blossoming🌸🌲

Last week, I was honored to represent the Directorate of Physical Planning from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) at the commemoration of the 10th African Public Service Day 2025 at Kololo Airstrip, organized by the Ministry of Public Service. With colleagues Cornelious Bakaki, Andrew Ssenkungu, Nelson Tuyambaze

Kevin Carey ⁦Sharifah Buzeki⁩ Thank you for reviving and growing our dream ⁦⁦⁦Kampala City Festival⁩. Have a great day!

🌅 Thursday Morning Thought Cities cover just 3% of Earth’s land but drive 70% of emissions. Smart planning; green roofs, bike lanes, walkways, urban parks, urban forests etc… can slash that while cooling streets by 5-10°F. What’s one climate win your city could make this