Do you need scientific research to improve your story's credibility? NileWell.org is loaded with resources on key water and environmental issues across the Nile Basin and Africa at large. Let's foster informed decision-making 🙂Click➡️🔗nilewell.org/resources

On this #WorldPrimateDay, we honor the rich diversity & fascinating behaviors of primates, our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Primates play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. Together, we can protect their habitats and secure their future.

There's a startling trend in #ivorytrafficking in Rwanda🇷🇼. For nearly a decade, no major ivory dealers have faced prosecution. Only 50% of all arrest cases advance to prosecution mostly of locals too ignorant to run a transnational crime. Here's how👉bit.ly/3AXLOTd

Congratulations Alex Taremwa🥳 This is a win for Africa 🌍 keep up the good work!

This month of September, let's prioritize on restoring our planet's health. Healthy ecosystems are vital for biodiversity. Pollutants can disrupt ecosystems, leading to the loss of species and the degradation of natural habitats. We can do better! #CleanSeptember

This #SciWednesdays, we’re diving into the persistent water issues that continue to plague the people of South Sudan🇸🇸 Despite the White Nile's presence, access to clean water remains a critical challenge. What's going wrong? Join us. Register here: ↪️🔗bit.ly/3Tcrzri

NEW! InfoNile invites you to the 15th NileWell Science Wednesday to be held on September 11 at 4 pm EAT. This session will feature Francis Wajo & Denis Morris from South Sudan, discussing the impact of water insecurity on their country. Register: buff.ly/3X8Kx3b

Did you know, visual evidence of climate impacts motivates young people to take action. Images can inspire them to advocate for sustainability, join environmental movements, or adopt eco-friendly practices in their daily lives. #EverydayNile exhibition in Rusinga Island🇰🇪 #tbt

🦅 Vultures are the unsung heroes of our natural world, silently protecting our ecosystems by cleaning up carcasses and preventing the spread of diseases. Yet, they’re misunderstood and face threats like poisoning and habitat loss. On this #WorldVulturesDay we celebrate them.

20 journalists from Uganda & Kenya are being trained by InfoNile on using Global Forest Watch to track deforestation & illegal timber trade in the Congo Forest. Funded by Global Forest Watch, this project aims to raise awareness about the issue in North Kivu,DRC. #Deforestation.

The training sessions by Blanshe Musinguzi covers data tracking , sourcing & analysis, storytelling techniques, & ethical reporting using the Global Forest Watch online platform to get data in real time on Forests across the world. InfoNile #IllegalTimberTrade #Deforestation

After the training, InfoNile will facilitate the Journalists to do stories on deforestation and timber trade from the Congo Forest since Uganda & Kenya are routes through which this timber passes to their final destination.  Global Forest Watch #IllegalTimberTrade #Deforestation

Another site covered by Blanshe Musinguzi is the UN Comtrade a repository of international trade data that provides UN Commodity Trade data that will help journalists track the illegal timber trade from the Congo Forest. InfoNile Global Forest Watch UN Trade Statistics

2⃣ Days to go! This coming 15th session of the #SciWednesdays will dive into the ongoing water challenges in South Sudan 🇸🇸 How can science provide solutions? What are some of the sustainable options? Join this critical discussion Register here:➡️🔗bit.ly/3Tcrzri

Despite being located along Uganda’s equator, the Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the Mountains of the Moon, are capped with snow & glaciers. However, due to climate change, the once-permanent glaciers are now receding. What does this mean long-term? ↪️ bit.ly/3XegeIu