More than 250 primary school students participated in the I naugural Schools Environmental Conference at Makerere University, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among young…
The Inclusive Green Economy in Practice (IGEP) network took a significant leap forward in 2025 to ensure impact beyond the program's duration. The IGE Fellows, alumni, and IGE support teams created a…
A study exploring smallholder farmers’ choices in afforestation programs in southern India shows the importance of the farmers’ opinions. Dr. Danny Tobin of Duke University emphasized, at a seminar at…
Makerere University has hosted the first African symposium on natural capital accounting and climate-sensitive macroeconomic modelling, bringing together ministers, senior government officials…
A newly published study covering more than 4,500 people across Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda highlights factors that drive – or reduce - public acceptance of policies aimed at…
New research identified primary drivers of plastic waste burning as household fuel in 26 countries in the Global South, a widespread practice across low-income communities despite the negative effects…
The Environment for Development (EfD) Uganda center at Makerere University has reviewed its key achievements for 2025 and unveiled a five-year strategic plan focusing on energy transition, climate…
Uganda’s push toward Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) took center stage at a high-level annual workshop in Kampala, where researchers, policymakers, and private sector actors convened to craft…
Makerere University hosted a high-level roundtable bringing together researchers from the EfD Uganda, representatives from the GRO Foundation, and the Bank of Uganda to explore alternative financing…
Water utility leaders from four African cities—Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam—came together for a unique workshop aimed at sharing experiences and building stronger ties with researchers…