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UPC tasks govt on climate

admin | May 11, 2023

By Mike Sebalu The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has advised the government to work closely with the Meteorology Department to have an in-depth understanding of the climate and weather patterns unfolding in the country. The party further called for the safe relocation of citizens residing near disaster-prone areas. UPC also […]

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Dry spell likely to continue till May – Climate prediction centre

admin | February 23, 2023

By Mike Sebalu The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has announced that below-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA) over the next three months after almost three years of persistent drought conditions. Delegates gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 63rd Greater […]

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Ugandans asked to commit to biodiversity conservation in new year

admin | December 23, 2022

By Mike Sebalu As Ugandans prepare to usher in the new year, they have been asked to bear in mind the urgent need to save and conserve nature and biodiversity. Speaking to KFM, Robert Turyakira, a climate activist and Deputy Executive Director of Environment Shield, said this year’s festivities come […]

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Commonwealth launches climate finance toolkit for small states

Reporter | August 5, 2022

By Catherine Ageno In response to the devastating effects of climate change that several countries including Uganda are currently grappling with, the Commonwealth has launched a toolkit to enhance access to climate finance. The toolkit was launched during the Fifth Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub Steering Committee meeting, held in […]