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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For many people, balancing family and career can feel impossible. But for ECOTRUST- Executive Director, Pauline Nantongo Kalunda, motherhood and leadership are deeply connected. In a heartfelt conversation ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations, Pauline shared her journey as a mother, leader, mentor, and environmentalist, revealing how faith, family, and compassion […]
To mark Mother’s Day, ECOTRUST staff shared their fondest memories of their mothers—stories that speak to love, resilience, and the values that shape our lives. These reflections highlight the important role mothers play in nurturing not just families, but the communities we work with every day. https://www.youtube.com/embed/l518c5vaDn0 Pauline Nantongo Kalunda […]
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 farmers are establishing climate-smart commercial woodlots designed to generate future income while contributing to […]
Farmers in Kyegegwa District are increasingly embracing commercial tree growing as a pathway to improved livelihoods, climate resilience, and environmental restoration. 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 […]
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