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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 - 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 . Key Stakeholders during the National Building Control Awards 2024 launch of by NBRB The National Building Review Board (NBRB) , a corporate body under the Ministry of Works and Transport, launched the National Building Control Awards 2024 to recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions towards ensuring compliance and sustainability in the built environment in Uganda. The awards themed "Building for Sustainability," will adopt a participatory approach, allowing the public to nominate potential winners across 7 categories. The categories are divided into two sub-themes: Technology and Harmony with the Environment.   Different Award Categories The National Building Control Awards 2024 aim to incentivize and showcase the efforts of those who are leading the cha...

𝗡𝗙𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗛𝗚𝗚 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 - 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 NFA's Acting Executive Director, Stuart Maniraguha with the students during the launch In a strategic move to cultivate environmental stewardship among the younger generation, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) has partnered with Little Hands Go Green (LHGG) to launch a conservation education initiative targeting primary school pupils . The program was unveiled by the NFA's Acting Executive Director, Stuart Maniraguha, during a meeting with students from several schools, including Mother Majeri Primary School and Mbuya Parents School. "It's crucial to educate these young children now to prepare them for tomorrow," emphasized Maniraguha, underscoring the importance of instilling environmental responsibility at an early age.   The different school going pupils during the launch The partnership between NFA ...

𝗚𝗜𝗭 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘 - 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 Well-labelled plastic containers for e-waste In Uganda, the issue of e-waste management has often been overlooked, despite the overwhelming quantities generated. Uganda generated 17 million kg of e-waste in 2018 , and according to the Global E-waste Monitor report by the UN, it’s projected to grow by approximately 4.5 million kg per annum . However, the hazardous nature of e-waste and the lack of proper disposal systems within the country have exacerbated the issue , releasing toxins such as lead, chromium, and mercury into soil and water sources, posing significant health risks to humans and wildlife, and contributing to environmental pollution. To address this critical issue, the German development agency, GIZ, launched an initiative to set a trend in proper e-waste management in Uganda. Glenna Nabagere , Environmental Policy and Resources Efficiency at GIZ , prov...

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 Beneficiaries of the Musana Carts In bustling cities of Uganda, the streets come alive with the sights, sounds, and tantalizing aromas of countless street food vendors. These hardworking entrepreneurs are the backbone of the local food economy, serving up delicious and affordable meals to the masses. But for many, the challenges of running a successful street food business are immense - from the high costs of traditional equipment to the difficulties of operating in an unpredictable outdoor environment. Musana Carts , a social enterprise on a mission to transform the lives of Ugandan street food vendors through innovative, sustainable solutions. Founded in 2015, Musana Carts was inspired by a Virgin Group study that declared Uganda the most entrepreneurial country in the world - yet with 95% of the ...

𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Delegates at Sustainable Horizons Conference the Serena Hotel The Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) held a pivotal regional event, the Sustainable Horizons Conference, aimed at enhancing the role of Ministries of Finance (MoFs) in advancing climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa . The two-day conference facilitated crucial discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and the exchange of innovative ideas to foster a socially just and low-carbon transition in the region. The event was opened by Hon. Henry Musasizi, State Minister for General Duties, who represented Uganda's Finance Minister Matia Kasaija. Musasizi emphasized the importance of mainstreaming climate considerations into policy frameworks and economic strategies, stating that "Our role as Fin...

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 Attendees of the Strengthening Youth Climate CSOs Workshop In a daring manoeuvre to tackle the pressing issue of climate change, Fridays for Future Uganda hosted a 2-day "Strengthening Youth Climate CSOs Workshop" in Kampala. The workshop brought together various youth-led organizations engaged in climate advocacy and activism, with the aim of fostering collaboration and building a stronger, more resilient network to deliver impactful climate campaigns and solutions. As a highly vulnerable and least prepared nation, Uganda faces significant challenges in responding to the impacts of this global crisis. However, Fridays for Future Uganda , part of the global Fridays for Future movement, is leading the charge for climate justice in the country. During the workshop, participating organizations had the opportunity to share their...