Green Stories Uganda Newsletter | VOL 14 ??
Patrick Seremba DipCRM, CIPR, MAPR
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The Ministry of Water and Environment, along with officials from India Exim Bank and local stakeholders, commissioned a new Solar Water Supply Project serving the sub-counties of Nkandwa and Kiryanongo in Kyankwanzi District.
The event was officiated by Eng. Joseph Oriono Eyatu, the Commissioner of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, representing the Permanent Secretary Alfred Okot Okidi. The project is implemented by the Ministry of Water and Environment's Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, with funding provided by the India Exim Bank.
The new water supply scheme is expected to provide clean and safe water to a population of 25,000 people in the region. The use of solar power for the water pumping and distribution system ensures a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution for the community.
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August 8, 2024 marked a significant milestone for the National Coffee Research Institute Uganda (NaCORI) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Established in 2014 following the enactment of the National Coffee Policy, 2013, NaCORI has been at the forefront of generating, developing, and disseminating technologies, methods, and knowledge to enhance the productivity and quality of coffee and cocoa in Uganda.
Over the past decade, NaCORI has made remarkable strides in empowering young coffee farmers through research, training, and innovation, driving Uganda's coffee and sector forward. Key achievements include submitting 5 candidate Arabica coffee varieties to MAAIF for assessment, building the capacity of over 500 coffee nursery operators to multiply disease-resistant clones, establishing a coffee gene bank, producing farmer information materials on best practices, constructing research laboratories, and developing integrated pest and disease management packages.
The anniversary celebration was attended by stakeholders from the coffee and cocoa value chains, including government officials, researchers, and representatives from the private sector. They all commended NaCORI's contributions and expressed optimism for the institute's continued success in driving Uganda's sustainable agricultural transformation.
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Water For People, in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment (Albert Water Management Zone - AWMZ) and Join For Water, proudly launched a new project funded by Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. This project focusing on Implementation of watershed management and nature-based conservation activities in the Mpanga Catchment will cover five districts including Ibanda, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, and Kyenjojo.
The project's goal is to contribute to the implementation of the Mpanga Catchment Management Plan, with focus on strengthening the capacity of the AWMZ and Catchment Management Organizations (CMOs).
Over the next three years, this USD 1.395 million project will contribute to: ?
As part of this project, Water For People Uganda will focus on improving the technical capacity of stakeholders in the Albert Water Management Zone to scale up best practices within these five districts through capacity building, information sharing, learning and knowledge management.
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Organized by Kiira Motors, the upcoming eMobilityExpo2024, themed "The Future is Green, The Future is Now," will be held on August 16, 2024, at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in the Jinja Industrial and Business Park.
The expo aims to showcase the latest advancements in electric mobility, aligning with the Uganda's e-Mobility strategy. Attendees can expect to see electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and cutting-edge green technologies.
The event will serve as a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the e-mobility sector's challenges and opportunities.
The eMobilityExpo2024 is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco-friendly transportation alternatives, accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and driving the country towards a sustainable future.
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The Lwera Innovation Catalyst Fund 2024 Cohort application, themed "Empowering Tomorrow's Technologies," aims to foster innovation across industries like consumer electronics, health tech, agritech, and emerging technologies for sustainable development.
The fund's goals are to commercialize electronic product innovations and develop locally manufactured alternatives. It will support the transition from prototypes to industrially designed solutions, enable product testing and certification, and provide innovators with essential tools for commercial-scale production.
Applicants should avoid sharing projects under non-disclosure agreements or containing trade secrets. APPLY NOW, the application deadline is August 20, 2024.
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The CARE Climate and Resilience Academy is launching two free, self-paced online courses on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for Climate Adaptation on August 12th.
Designed for development practitioners, the courses aim to strengthen capacities in integrating resilience and addressing climate change in programming. This will improve program quality, sustainability, and the resilience of vulnerable communities.
The courses focus on understanding MEL importance and applying key design and implementation steps as well as measuring climate adaptation advocacy impacts.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your climate resilience expertise and drive sustainable change.
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GeoPoll ~ UN Environment Programme (UNEP) now considers climate change an emergency in East Africa, given the significant impact it has already had on the region. Unfortunately, private sector investment in climate change adaptation has been insufficient. According to the Climate Policy Initiative, private investment in Ethiopia only covered 0.56% of the country’s climate finance needs in 2018, and in Kenya, only 4% of the needs were covered. The lack of private investment in Uganda has also been concerning. READ REPORT!
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The Rockefeller Foundation ~The world needs to transition away from fossil fuels, but how do we do it inclusively? Our new report explores how we can close the "Green Power Gap” and achieve an inclusive energy abundant future. READ REPORT!
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