Brazil Records Fall in Amazon Deforestation Ahead of Key Election
A report by BBC News highlights a record fall in Amazon deforestation in Brazil as the country prepares for a crucial election.
Uganda’s AirQo Named Finalist for 2026 Earthshot Prize
Makerere University-founded initiative AirQo has been selected as one of 15 global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Earthshot Prize for its low-cost air quality monitoring across African cities.
Minister Bahati Rejects Wetland Site for Shs 20b Luwero Fruit Factory
State Minister for Trade David Bahati has rejected a 10-acre site acquired for the Shs 20 billion Luwero fruit processing factory after confirming the land is located in a protected wetland.
Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Charcoal Trade in West Nile: Eight Suspects Arrested as Environmental Protection Efforts Gain Momentum
In a decisive joint operation, Uganda Police Forces Environmental Protection Police Unit (EPPU), working alongside the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the National Forestry Authority (NFA), has arrested eight suspects in Madi Okollo District and surrounding areas of the West Nile sub-region for illegal dealing in charcoal. The operation, conducted on July 25, 2026, resulted in the impoundment of 72 bags of charcoal, now secured as exhibits at Madi Okollo Police Station.
NEMA Cracks Down on Lake Victoria Encroachment: Demolition of Illegal Perimeter Wall at Ddungu Resort Signals Renewed Enforcement
NEMA resumes demolition of an illegal perimeter wall built inside Lake Victoria by Ddungu Resort Beach, reaffirming enforcement against shoreline encroachment.
Charcoal Demand Threatens Indigenous Trees as Uganda Seeks Sustainable Alternatives
Rising charcoal demand is pressuring Uganda's indigenous forests, prompting calls for alternative energy solutions and reforestation.
Hot and Drier July Weather Expected Across Most of Uganda
The Ministry of Environment warns of below-average rainfall and warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Uganda this July.