Conservation and environmental news & publications: Uganda
26 Jun 2008
Climate Witness: Mbiwo Constantine Kusebahasa, Uganda
Mbiwo Constantine Kusebahasa is a farmer at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains in Kasese, western Uganda. Born in 1938, he has seen the glaciers on the mountains recede. Rainfall has become erratic affecting his source of livelihood, agriculture. He has seen and increase in malaria due to warmer temperatures. » Read more
13 Jun 2008
VACANCY: POLICY PROGRAMME OFFICER
The WWF-EARPO Freshwater Programme has 4 major programmes (with several subprojects) in priority geographic areas in East Africa. These are the Mara River Basin, Ruaha River Basin, the Eastern Rift Valley and the Albertine Rift. » Read more
VACANCY: POLICY PROGRAMME OFFICER
The WWF-EARPO Freshwater Programme has 4 major programmes (with several subprojects) in priority geographic areas in East Africa. These are the Mara River Basin, Ruaha River Basin, the Eastern Rift Valley and the Albertine Rift. » Read more
17 Mar 2008
Vanishing central African glaciers signal climate danger
Forget the snows of Kilimanjaro – Africa is at risk of losing the central African glaciers that are the highest permanent source of water to the Nile
A WWF and partner organization expedition to the Rwenzori mountains has gathered graphic evidence of declining glaciated areas, with new estimates being that the glaciers will completely disappear in the next 30 years » Read more
22 Feb 2008
Congo, Rwanda and Uganda united to save mountain gorillas
Borders will matter less to central Africa’s mountain gorillas, following the launch of a strategic conservation plan and an associated project which covers adjoining areas of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. » Read more
26 Oct 2007
African nations boost gorilla protection
A new agreement endorsed by nine African countries aims to improve gorilla protection by combating poaching and supporting law enforcement throughout the species' habitat. » Read more
07 Sep 2007
Congo fighting threatens mountain gorillas
WWF is closely monitoring the situation in Congo’s Virunga National Park, home to rare mountain gorillas, following a period of fighting in the area. » Read more
26 Jul 2007
Endangered mountain gorillas killed in Congo; population at risk
Four mountain gorillas have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park. With only some 700 individuals remaining in the wild, the gorilla deaths represent a huge loss to a highly threatened species. » Read more
20 Jun 2007
A Ugandan river under siege
Uganda’s Waki River flows westerly through a mosaic of forests and wetlands, serving as a crucial source of freshwater for local communities and wildlife. However, the production of a popular locally-brewed gin is posing a threat to the river's survival. Find out more about river conservation in Uganda.
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22 May 2007
Factsheet: African Great Apes
Africa’s great apes are faced with a deadly combination of threats: destruction and degradation of their habitats, commercial hunting for bushmeat and live animal trade, and disease — all largely resulting from conflicts with humans who live alongside them. A huge effort is needed to ensure that African great apes continue to survive.
20 Apr 2007
Recent findings on mountain gorillas show hope for species’ survival
After a decade of conservation efforts, the mountain gorillas in Eastern Africa are showing a slow but steady comeback. » Read more
