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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Friday last week, The Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) presented its poster at the Uganda Water and Environment Week 2026 (UWEWK 2026), held at the Ministry of Water and Environment headquarters in Luzira, Kampala. Running from 23rd to 27th March, the week was guided by the theme: “Water […]
Every year on 22nd March, the world celebrates World Water Day to highlight the importance of freshwater and the need to protect water resources. The day reminds governments, organizations and communities that clean and safe water is essential for life, health and development. In Uganda, many communities depend on natural […]
For decades, conservation in Uganda was often seen as a strict choice between people and nature. Protect a forest, the old logic went, and you had to keep humans out. Communities living near forests were treated as obstacles rather than allies. For rural families, this often meant losing access to […]
As the discussions at the Business of Conservation Conference 2026 in Nairobi- Kenya are coming to an end, participants have been urged to embrace partnership at all levels for a bright future for conservation efforts. The conference, held from March 4-7 at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, is […]
Every year on 3rd March, the world comes together to mark World Wildlife Day. It is a day to celebrate the beauty and importance of wild animals and plants. But more than that, it is a reminder that nature is not separate from us. Our health, culture and livelihoods are […]
Over the weekend, Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) joined hundreds of runners at the 8th edition of the Uganda Wildlife Half Marathon, standing in solidarity with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to honour Uganda’s fallen wildlife rangers and support their children’s education. Held at Kitante Primary School in Kampala, […]
The BBC’s The Carbon Offset Trap programme, broadcast on 2 April 2025, presents a one-sided and misleading picture of the Trees for Global Benefit (TGB) programme. The programme repeats false claims first published in a Swedish tabloid and already discredited by farmers, local leaders and independent reviews. Here’s our statement.
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