Politiken published an article regarding the Trees for Global Benefits (TGB) programme as part of the broader international debate on voluntary carbon markets. ECOTRUST welcomes informed discussion and believes such discussions should be guided by evidence, programme records and independent verification. A number of independent assessments found these claims to […]
International Youth Day: Empowering Young Farmers to Build a Greener Future with ECOTRUST Every year on 12th August, International Youth Day celebrates the pivotal role of young people in building a sustainable future. Through its conservation and climate-smart agriculture programmes, ECOTRUST is actively empowering young farmers with the skills, knowledge, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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