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Empowering Women Through Conservation – A Visit to Tree Nature Women’s Group in Kidoma
Empowering Women Through Conservation – A Visit to Tree Nature Women’s Group in Kidoma ecotrust
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Category: TGB

Empowering Women Through Conservation – A Visit to Tree Nature Women’s Group in Kidoma

As part of their visit to assess ECOTRUST’s biodiversity conservation and restoration initiatives within the Murchison Falls Landscape, representatives from the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) visited the Tree Nature Women’s Group in Kidooma on March 22nd 2025. This visit provided insights into how community-led conservation efforts are driving economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.

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IIED and SIDA Visit Alimugonza Community Forest: A Model for Community-Led Conservation
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Category: TGB

IIED and SIDA Visit Alimugonza Community Forest: A Model for Community-Led Conservation

On Tuesday 18th March 2025, ECOTRUST, together with a team from the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), visited the Alimugonza Community Forest in Pakanyi sub-county, Masindi District. The visit aimed to assess the progress of ECOTRUST’s biodiversity conservation and restoration initiatives within the Murchison Falls Landscape.

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FCDO Delegation Visits ECOTRUST Project Sites in Murchison Falls Landscape and Northern Uganda
FCDO Delegation Visits ECOTRUST Project Sites in Murchison Falls Landscape and Northern Uganda ecotrust
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Category: TASLL Project

FCDO Delegation Visits ECOTRUST Project Sites in Murchison Falls Landscape and Northern Uganda

A team from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in Uganda recently visited ECOTRUST project sites in the Murchison Falls Landscape and Northern Uganda. From September 29 to October 5, 2024, the delegation engaged with local communities and stakeholders, exploring conservation initiatives like the Trees for Global Benefits program, the Corridor Restoration Programme, and the TASLL project. Highlights included visits to the Alimugonza Communal Land Association in Masindi, where sustainable forestry and green enterprise models were showcased, and discussions with Agago District leaders on the future of conservation in Northern Uganda.

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ECOTRUST Launches TASLL Northern Uganda Project to Drive Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods
ECOTRUST Launches TASLL Northern Uganda Project to Drive Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods ecotrust
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Category: Gallery

ECOTRUST Launches TASLL Northern Uganda Project to Drive Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods

ECOTRUST has officially launched the Transformative Approach to Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods (TASLL) Northern Uganda project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This initiative aims to create an inclusive, climate-resilient landscape across the Agoro-Agu region, spanning Agago, Pader, Lamwo, and Kitgum districts. Through forest conservation, reforestation, nature-based enterprises, and community-driven land management, TASLL seeks to foster sustainable development while enhancing local livelihoods over the next four years.

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The ECOTRUST Annual Stakeholders Event 2023
The ECOTRUST Annual Stakeholders Event 2023 ecotrust
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Category: TGB

The ECOTRUST Annual Stakeholders Event 2023

The 2023 ECOTRUST Annual Stakeholders Event is a special celebration marking the 20th anniversary of our Trees for Global Benefits Programme. Join us for an enlightening event as we showcase the remarkable achievements, milestones, and impact of the Trees for Global Benefits Programme over the past two decades. Discover the positive environmental, social, and economic changes brought about by this transformative initiative.

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Nazarius Akambikiira
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Category: TGB

Nazarius Akambikiira

Nazarius, a venerable 70-year-old resident of Bunyaruguru subcounty in Rubirizi district, recounts his journey as a pioneer Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) farmer. Initially tending to a plantation of pine trees on part of his land, he encountered a team from ECOTRUST searching for individuals interested in planting indigenous trees under the carbon project. Intrigued, Nazarius, along with a group of friends, decided to join this transformative initiative.

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Tereza Basera
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Category: TGB PIONEER FARMERS

Tereza Basera

Originating from Biteereko subcounty, Tereza embarked on her journey as a Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) farmer in 2006. Reflecting on her early financial struggles, Tereza reveals that prior to joining the project, she had never experienced holding UGX 100,000 in her hands. However, the introduction of carbon payments marked a turning point in her life.

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