Uganda on Sunday joined the global community in commemorating World Wetlands Day, marking the 54th anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention in the city of Ramsar, Iran.This international ...

which was observed globally under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," it is crucial for Uganda to reflect on both regional and national efforts, as well as the gaps and ...

This day was first celebrated on February 2, 1997 and it is now celebrated annually on the same date, to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971. In Uganda, this day holds ...

(MENAFN- IANS) Kampala, Feb 1 (IANS) As the world prepares to mark World Wetlands Day Sunday, Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to wetland conservation, citing progress in its restoration efforts.

Rubirizi District is facing a severe drought worsened by climate change, forcing residents to farm in degraded wetlands. Crops are failing, and people like Elias Ruhangambire are turning ...

This project addressed SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation. This unique solution demonstrated the potential of satellite-derived EO data to provide a full national wetland inventory in Uganda, which ...

"I was arrested the first time and paid Shs 500,000 for my release, though a month later, I was arrested again over degrading the wetland, but I was forced to pay Shs 1,600,000 for a police bond ...

KAMPALA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- As the world prepares to mark World Wetlands Day Sunday, Uganda is reaffirming its commitment to wetland conservation, citing progress in its restoration efforts.