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This Episode looks at how UWA is managing climate change effects in the National Parks of Uganda, looking at Lake Mburo and Kidepo National Park. Joining us is the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi, alongside the Commissioner for Biodiversity Management, John Makombo, and the Chief Warden of Lake Mburo National Park, Fredrick Wanyama You can watch video here:...

Honest is needed to drive the Paris Agreement to success - Pope Leo XIV's message at COP30 Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

While algae play a beneficial role in the aquatic ecosystem, their excessive growth can pose a threat to underwater life and humans.  Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mainly live in water and do not have the intricate structures found in true plants, such as roots, stems, and leaves, yet they are capable of photosynthesis, generating oxygen and energy. Support the show Nature, Environment ...

 Omuddo ogutetaagibwa mu nirimo omuli amere ensimbe - Ate n'engeri y\okugulwanyisaamu - Rita Atukwase   Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

The project which is running until 2nd.02.2029, and is to benefit a variety of people ranging from small scale farmers, farmer-based organizations, groups and cooperatives, plus support services such as research organizations, is to be implemented by CABI in collaboration with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship Agricultural Development (COLEAD) – Priority fruits and Vegetables include; Mangoes...

Agriculture as a science beat in the media requires attention  because minus food security the nation can not survive and the economy whose backbone is agriculture cant stand firm -  Scientists research in the agricultural field should reach the farmers through the media in a simplified way  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

 The tropical cyclones over the Indian Ocean, were cited as an issue in the delayed onset of rains by the end of February The March onset is likely to be characterized by isolated thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms in various parts of the country.  The peak rainfall is expected between April and early May in most parts of the country.  The temperatures, however, are expected to...

People living adjacent to wilderness areas or in semi-urban areas with higher numbers of wild animals are at risk of disease from animals such as rats, foxes or raccoons. Urbanization and the destruction of natural habitats increase the risk of zoonotic diseases by increasing contact between humans and wild animals . Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Both Mpox and Sudan Ebola are both Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) that are contagious viral infections which are life-threatening because they can affect many organ systems and damage the cardiovascular system.  Some of the Symptoms include; Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Muscle aches, Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash, Unexplained nosebleeds or bleeding gums.  Support the show Nature, Environ...

Organic Farming is a component of Climate Smart Smart Agriculture but  obtaining the right organic pesticides and fertilizers is challenging. Farmers currently rely on locally  mixed of tobacco leaves with  red pepper, human urine and water to combat pests.   Dr Richard Kanyarukiga from the University of Rwanda’s College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine describes climate-sma...

Although Uganda estimates to earn between US\$350 and US\$400 million from its 15% equity shareholding in the project of the  EACOP, Economist Fadhel Kaboub describes this as a debt trap that will cost Uganda years to come Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

 The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. CCHF causes fatality rate of 40%. The virus is primarily transmitted to people from ticks and livestock animals. Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons. There is no vaccine available for either...

With about 6000 tonnes of plastics wastes generated every day by Ugandans - what should be done to manage well this waste? - Julius Mwesigye shares his mind  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

 With over  8,000 people that registered for the SBs, and the two weeks climate change was described unsuccessful by a number of observers  - Will this affect the Baku conference in November ?  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

The main threats to chimpanzees are habitat loss, disease, and hunting, especially for bush meat . These are exacerbated by chimps' slow reproductive rate—if an adult is killed, it takes 14-15 years to replace him or her as a breeding individual. Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Much as the South East Trade winds that blow towards L. Victoria between the  months of June - July, do a clean up job, these have become  a worrying factor  amidst deforestation within the lake basin.  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre - UWEC and partners from Japan are running an African Grey Parrot conservation program  in communities, with the aim of  protecting and conserving the bird in its natural environment  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

   ' In the 1920s the world came to Saudi for oil, but in the 2020s, we're expecting the people of the world to come for tourism ' Fahd Hamidaddin, the Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of the Saudi Tourism Authority Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

A Number of declarations have  been drawn on the issue of climate change - conservationists now say it's time to get these declarations to work. Examples:  The Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate Change The COP28 Declaration on Climate , Relief, Recovery, & Peace. The Nairobi Declaration. Declaration For Climate Education , etc......................... Su...

UWEC  Educators discussing the dilemma of Oil exploration amidst a developing economy like Uganda, which has just also discovered her oil wells and looking at it as a key Redeemer of her young economy  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Global climate change continues to be a pressing concern and extreme weather events are on the rise. These include highly visible events such as hurricanes and floods; however longer-term gradual changes such as heatwaves also have a severe impact on society and its vulnerable groups. Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Pangolins, native to Asia and Africa, are threatened with extinction . Their meat is considered a delicacy in Africa and their scales are sold as a health remedy in Asia. The protected animals are poached and smuggled on a large scale. Pangolins are the most smuggled animals in the world - and demand is growing and worrying  Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

The theme for this for year's World Wetland Day: “ Wetlands and Human Well-being ”, reflects upon the inter-connection  between wetlands and various aspects of human lives  - We bring you a tourist life in one of the Ramsar sites on Lake Victoria Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

Ecocide Law - A Key governance piece to saving the planet  - Judy Foster Support the show Nature, Environment  and Climate Change 

For wholesome  and effective communication, at times there's need to communicate in our local languages . Johnson shared  his story with Cbs FM so in order to have his message reach out wider to everyone in his country in a language that is understood by many - LUGANDA  - This a local version of the episode: POST CCOP28 YOUTH DEMAND  A SPECIAL  FUND https://www.buzzsprout.com/2109545/14246282...