Environmental conservation is no longer only about protecting forests and wildlife- it is increasingly about how communities can benefit while protecting nature. In Uganda, this shift is being driven by innovative approaches that connect biodiversity conservation with sustainable livelihoods, climate action and local empowerment. At the centre of this work […]
As the project nears its end, the two-year Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) MAS Project is concluding its operations under the Government of Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment. Funded by the World Bank, this initiative focuses on implementing intensive, mixed-use agroforestry systems on household […]
In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize remains an important crop for many households. However, for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only source of income he depends on. After years of relying largely on seasonal crop production, Akena has expanded his farming enterprise by establishing a commercial […]
On 10th June 2026, Students, local leaders, conservation practitioners, and development partners gathered at Arinyapi Seed Secondary School in Adjumani District to commemorate World Environment Day through a large-scale tree planting initiative aimed at promoting environmental restoration and climate resilience. During the activity, a total of 5,000 high-quality clonal eucalyptus […]
Communities across northern and western Uganda are increasingly embracing commercial tree growing through the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Woodlots Project. Implemented by the Ministry of Water and Environment with funding from the World Bank and support from consortium partners including NIRAS International Consulting, ECOTRUST, […]
For many farmers in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda, growing seasonal crops such as maize and beans has become increasingly challenging. Unpredictable weather conditions, prolonged dry spells, and fluctuating market prices often result in low yields despite significant investments of labour and resources. To address these challenges, farmers are increasingly embracing […]
For many rural households in Northern Uganda, relying solely on seasonal crops such as maize and beans has become increasingly risky. Unpredictable weather patterns, pests, and fluctuating market prices often leave farmers with poor harvests despite significant investments of time and labour. Through the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas […]
Despite prolonged dry spells, erratic rainfall, and increasing pressure on natural resources, farmers in Adjumani District are demonstrating that commercial forestry can thrive even in some of Uganda’s most challenging environments. Through the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Woodlots Project, hundreds of farmers are establishing […]
In Lugwar Parish, Palabek Ogili Sub-county in Lamwo District, neat rows of freshly planted seedlings now cover a once-open 1.5-acre piece of land. To most passers-by, they are still too young to mean much. But to John Paul Okeny, they represent a carefully planned future shaped by new knowledge, practical […]
Farmers in Kitagwenda District are increasingly embracing commercial tree growing as a pathway to improved livelihoods, environmental restoration, and climate resilience. Through the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Woodlots Project, participating farmers have established commercial woodlots designed to generate future income while contributing to sustainable […]
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