As the Transformative Approach to Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods (TASLL) project officially winds down, recently key implementation partners gathered for a high-level stakeholder engagement to review achievements, evaluate challenges, and secure a robust sustainability plan. The TASLL Northern Uganda project targeted the critical conservation of over 65,548 hectares of natural […]
Every Tuesday and Friday, a familiar sound echoes through a household in northern Uganda. It is the tuning of a radio frequency, followed by the distinctive broadcast of the Farmer’s Voice Radio (FVR) program on Tembo FM. For Aciro Stella, this isn’t just background noise for her daily chores, it […]
Communities across northern and western Uganda are beginning to experience the benefits of the Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, an initiative implemented by NIRAS International Consulting and its consortium partners The Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST), Green Life International and Havilla Company Limited, under […]
Adjumani District has emerged as the best-performing district under the recently closed Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Woodlots Programme, surpassing its five-year target and strengthening the supply of timber, poles, fuelwood and other plantation products in refugee-hosting communities. Implemented by the Government of Uganda through […]
For years, the intersection of economic survival and ecological preservation in Uganda has been framed as an unavoidable conflict. For a smallholder family to put food on the table or pay school fees, a hillside often had to be cleared for fuel or agriculture. Today, as the world marks World Environment Day […]
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is implementing the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, a two-year initiative funded by the World Bank. The project falls under the component titled “Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on Household Plots” and is designed […]
One of the greatest challenges facing commercial tree growers in Uganda is ensuring that planted seedlings survive long enough to become productive woodlots. While farmers may invest significant time and resources in establishing plantations, threats such as termite infestations can significantly reduce survival rates and compromise long-term returns. To address […]
Farmers in Kikuube 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 households are establishing commercial woodlots designed to generate future income while contributing to sustainable […]
For more than a decade, Akuzimbire Samuel has faced a persistent challenge on his farm. In Kibengeya Parish, Kapaapi Sub-county in Hoima District, termites have repeatedly destroyed crops ranging from maize to eucalyptus trees, undermining productivity and reducing household income. However, this season presents a new opportunity. With the onset […]
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