NatureUganda
@NatureUganda_
NatureUganda (NU) is a membership and conservation organization in Uganda. NU is the @BirdLife_News partner in Uganda and a member of @IUCN.
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🌍 Join Us in Celebrating World Curlew Day! 🎉
Have you heard about BirdLife Australia's recent victory at Toondah Harbour? 🏞️
By ensuring the protection of this critical site, our Local Partners have helped protect three migratory curlew species: the Whimbrel, Little Curlew and…
Lubigi Wetland: a vital flood buffer for Kampala & Wakiso, preserving biodiversity amidst urban development. Our latest article highlights the status of Lubigi Wetland🌿 #Biodiversity #Conservation #Wetlands IHE Delft 💧 Institute for Water Education AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬
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🌴🌳🌲When we plant the right trees in the right places, we support a cooler, greener and healthier future.
🌆 As populations grow in cities, urban trees provide many environmental and social benefits, including mitigating #ClimateChange and increasing #biodiversity .
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We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Tom Okia Okurut. His tenure as the ED National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) left a lasting legacy in environmental conservation. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, colleagues, and the entire conservation community during this difficult time. RIP.
🌿We are teaming up with MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 to conduct baseline biodiversity assessments in Lubigi and Rufuha Wetlands. Our goal? Documenting the rich flora and fauna to guide conservation efforts and habitat management.🦋🌾 #Conservation #EcoPark #Wetlands Makerere University IHE Delft 💧 Institute for Water Education AFD_en 🇫🇷 🇪🇺
Once a species is extinct, it's gone forever.😢
Earth's #biodiversity is under threat from overexploitation, habitat destruction, and invasive species.
Explore the major threats with this World Bank infographic.
Thrilled to support local schools and communities in Rubirizi district through climate-smart initiatives! Rainwater harvesting tanks, to energy-saving stoves, together we're building a greener, more sustainable future! 🌍 #Conservation #Sustainability Thanks to @BirdLifeDOF🌿💧
🌞Feeling the heat in Uganda currently? Remember, extreme weather events like this can impact wildlife habitats and ecosystems. As stewards of nature, let's stay mindful of #conservation efforts during these challenging times. Stay cool, stay green! 🌿 #ClimateActionNow #forests
🌿 Great progress made at the stakeholder meeting held on 15/3/2024 to plan biodiversity assessments in Lubigi and Rufuha Wetlands. The report will be crucial for conserving and managing the two habitats and species therein. 🐦⬛🦋🌾 #biodiversity #conservation #wetland Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Our members at Gulu University branch organized a nature walk to Opili and Keyo #forest in Omoro and Amuru district respectively. Understanding and appreciating nature is crucial for #conservation efforts. Thank you National Forestry Authority-Uganda for the support.
Today, our members spent the day getting up close and personal with crocodiles at Camp Crocs - Buwama! We had an unforgettable experience! 🌿🐊 #NatureWalk #WildlifeEncounter #CampCrocs