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Despite its effect to Lake Victoria,the water hyacinth has enormous benefits to communities

Despite its effect to Lake Victoria,the water hyacinth has enormous benefits to communities

When talking about the water hyacinth on Lake Victoria, most people pay much attention to its negative effects on the aquatic and  human life. However, it must be noted the the water hyacinth despite its negative consequences, there are a number of people who derive their livelihood from the plant. As for Kevin Kawuki, a […]

Environmental CSOs fear for agreements made that were not binding

Environmental CSOs fear for agreements made that were not binding

Environmental Civil Society Organizations are castigating the agreements that were reached upon between developed countries and developing countries during the December Conference of Parties (COP)21 Paris conference which the CSOs say were not binding and fear that the developed countries will not meet their obligations as agreed upon. But the head of the climate change department […]

Developed countries should honor pledge on climate change mitigation – Kamuntu

Developed countries should honor pledge on climate change mitigation – Kamuntu

The water and environment minister Hon. Ephraim Kamuntu stated that developed countries should honor their pledge of contributing funds towards climate change mitigation to developing countries which contribution has not been honored. The minister, who attended a high level meeting of ministers at the UN in New York, says Uganda reminded countries like China, USA, Japan among others that are leading in […]

UNFPA Special Youth Programme Grants

This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both the young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues. Grants/Financial Support All selected candidates will be provided: – Cost […]