Mutyaba Joseph
@mutyabajoseph
Spatial IT Forester, Loves Bioinformatics, Location Intelligence and data science enthusiast, on the lookout for innovations in Big data and IoT
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15-08-2012 09:12:21
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“The IPC provides Government of Uganda & partners with credible, evidence-based data to target support where it’s most needed before situations deteriorate further.” - Yergalem Taages Beraki, Food and Agriculture Organization Rep to Uganda (a.i), He called for continued collaboration, data sharing & innovation. #FoodSecurity
Floods can be vicious. Be prepared! To mitigate floodwater impact on lives and livelihoods in the #Elgon sub-region, Food and Agriculture Organization with the support of The Gov't of Japan, has set up a forecasting centre in #Mbale for flood preparedness through #AnticipatoryAction
The River Semliki valley in #Ntoroko district often experiences devastating annual #floods – disrupting livelihoods. With the support of The Gov't of Japan, Food and Agriculture Organization is constructing a riverbank embarkment to mitigate the impact of future flood events. Site handed over to the contractor.
In partnership with Office of the Prime Minister - Uganda, we're holding a capacity building workshop this week in Fort Portal for district stakeholders in #hydrometeorological observations. Participants are also discussing #advisories for the Rwenzori sub-region's March–April–May (MAM) rainfall season.
ALERT: Meteorological Services warns of high-risk rainfall & warmer temps for MAM 2026, with flooding & landslides likely in Elgon, Karamoja & Rwenzori. Potential impacts: 🏚️Infrastructure damage 🌽 Crop loss & food shortages 🩺 Disease spikes Early action can save #liveandlivelihoods.
Uganda is home to ten stunning national #parks. It's a crucial economic resource through #tourism. But did you know wildlife conservation areas are often right next to human settlements? This proximity creates unique challenges and opportunities. Watch to learn more. Uganda Wildlife Authority
Knowledge transfer for increased agricultural output 🌾 Phase III of the Food and Agriculture Organization-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation project has registered impressive achievements. Four crop varieties have been released & approved - one hybrid #rice variety and 3 foxtail #millet varieties.
In northeastern Uganda, the #Karamojong live a life defined by their connection to animals. Uganda Wildlife Authority . #ConservationStrategy #OneHealth #SustainableTourism See how this relationship shapes their daily reality. youtu.be/czLa_XyvLNY