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Building sustainable value – From commitment to impact
I facilitated at the ACCA stakeholder’s round table under the theme “building sustainable value – from commitment to impact”. For me, it’s the first time someone clearly contextualised the difference […] More
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COERCIVE ENVIRONMENTALISM AND FRESHWATER MANAGEMENT TOWARDS 2026 AND BEYOND
Presidential pronouncements can become law immediately. In the past, during the reign of President Amin, they would easily be converted into decrees. A decree is an official, formal order […] More
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The Plastic River
Esther dipped her net into the Wairaka River, the water murky under Jinja’s dawn light. Once, her father had said, this river fed their family, its fish leaping like silver […] More
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Successful waste management demands an end-to-end ecosystem unified by strategic communication.
While the widespread adoption and distribution of waste segregation bins across Ugandan institutions signals a commendable shift in organizational ESG awareness, these strides are currently unsustainable. The most significant failure […] More
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in Education and Academia, Environment & Climate, Finance, Markets and Economics, Innovation, Science and TechnologyThe Sterile Pursuit of Money Wealth: Uganda’s Natural Wealth in Peril
Abstract This article posits that the contemporary pursuit of money wealth, driven by a narrow, economistic mindset, is fundamentally “sterile”—it creates ephemeral value while systematically liquidating the very foundation of […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Competitions and Challenges, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases, Travel and Adventure, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureFlames of Justice: Nakimuli’s Fierce Stand Against Kisenyi’s Eviction Nightmare
The night air hung thick with smoke over Kampala’s Kisenyi slum, the faint glow of street fires casting jagged shadows across the tin roofs. At 20, Nakimuli stood outside her […] More
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Protests Won’t Save Us, But Adaptation Will
Why Uganda Needs a New Climate Blueprint “We are copying a foreign playbook that brings handcuffs instead of solutions. It is time to stop protesting global problems and start building […] More
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Cultivating Tomorrow’s Eco-Warriors
Uganda’s Little Hands Go Green is a premier children’s environmental movement that transforms primary school pupils into proactive “Green Ambassadors” through tree planting, policy advocacy, and experiential festivals. Founded in […] More
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CULTIVATING NEW ENVIRONMENTAL ATTITUDES IN UGANDA THROUGH INSTITUTIONALIZING AND POPULARIZING THE 4 -DIMENSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORK
Abstract Uganda has lost 2.5 m Hectares of Forest cover since 1990, yet rural poverty is still 20 %. Why? Because we manage our environment in 4 broken pillars with […] More
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ESG: Why Every Pillar Matters
One of the most powerful examples of how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) pillars intertwine is the relationship between environmental action, social impact, governance, through effective communication. When an organization […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Community & Opinion, Environment & Climate, Politics and GovernmentUGANDA’S BELATED CHOICE OF SOLAR – THE POOR MAN’S ENERGY SOURCE – AND SOLAR-POWERED IRRIGATION
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula, F.C. Co‑founder, Save Bujagali Crusade (SBC) & Former energy & environment advisor to civil society Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Uganda. 10th June 2026 To the […] More
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Underground Water Drilling – The Uncommunicated Crisis Beneath Our Feet
The Environmental pillar of ESG has long been communicated through the lens of climate change. But are we communicating enough about water? The Environmental conversation often revolves around carbon emissions, […] More
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