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AidEnvironment // 21.10.26

How Cash-for-Work Turned Environmental Degradation into Community Action in Yumbe 

Article written by AidEnvironment Uganda team, Emmy Brian Okot What happens when environmental restoration becomes a source of income rather than a cost?  In Yumbe District, Uganda, the Lwu Stream catchment, which feeds the Yangani Water Supply System, was under increasing pressure. Soil erosion, collapsing streambanks, sand mining, gold panning, and vegetation loss were degrading the catchment and threatening a […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 17.06.26

Soil and Water Conservation to Combat Desertification and Drought

By Brian Lukwago and Anne Kikundwa   This year, as we participate in the global observance of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, under the theme “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore”, we highlight the central role of some of our initiatives in climate resilience, food and water security, and biodiversity conservation. Most of AidEnvironment’s initiatives reflect ongoing efforts to address […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 27.05.26

The Power of Reflection 

Written by Anne Birungi Kikundwa, AidEnvironment Uganda team The AidEnvironment team based in Uganda, organized a 3-day Team Reflection Retreat (TRR) in Kapchorwa to focus on reflecting and drawing a roadmap for the future.  Following the busy close of 2025 and a busy start to 2026, with multiple deadlines, inboxes overflowing with correspondence, and with goals to hit, we had […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 20.04.26

AidEnvironment’s participation in the 9th Uganda Water Week showcases learning, innovation, and impact

BACKGROUND  The Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) marked another important milestone in Uganda’s journey toward sustainable water and environmental management with the 9th Uganda Water Week (UWEWK), the theme of which was “Water and Environment Resources for Inclusive Growth and Development.”  This edition of Uganda Water Week once again provided a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration in […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 30.03.26

AidEnvironment’s Compliance Checker is going live in 2026!

This interactive tool will house evidence of the real-time impacts of commodity production. Based on nonpartisan evidence and supply chain mapping, case studies in the Compliance Checker presents data such as visually confirmed deforestation and land use change; legal violations; and commodity traders and operators behind the scenes. While monitoring on-the-ground impact, the Compliance Checker links sourcing regions to global […]

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By Judith Knibbe
AidEnvironment // 24.03.26

Water Approaches used in the Elgon Pamoja Partnership

AidEnvironment (AE) and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) have embarked on a transformative journey towards the sustainable management of water catchment, the environment and natural resources in the Mt Elgon landscape of Eastern Uganda. The project, Elgon Pamoja Partnership (Collective Action for Water, Environment and Natural Resources Conservation) in Uganda’s Elgon Landscape aims to foster environmental sustainability, drive positive socio-economic impact, […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 23.03.26

Internship Opportunity: sustainable agriculture & inclusive value chains (0.8-1 FTE)

What does the internship entail? We are looking for an intern, who can provide overall support to AidEnvironment’s team, including research, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination. The internship combines analytical work (data, GIS, assessments) with practical project support in ongoing field programmes. This is a dynamic role, which will be shaped by your qualifications and preferences. In this position, you can contribute to and gain […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 12.02.26

Aceh Tamiang inundated with floods from Cyclone Senyar illustrates link to deforestation

Article by Erliza Arthalina, AidEnvironment intern   Looking back at the Sumatran floods nearly three months ago, one of the districts most severely affected was Aceh Tamiang, which spans 2,216.16 km² (1). Located on the eastern coast of Aceh Province and bordering the Malacca Strait, the district is dominated by palm oil plantations, leaving only 576 km² of forest, less […]

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By Natividad
AidEnvironment // 08.01.26

Protecting Oxfam-ARC Yangani water supply system

As part of its Water Supply and Sanitation for Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Northern Uganda (WatSSUP) Programme, GIZ awarded AidEnvironment a grant to implement targeted interventions focused on protecting the Oxfam-ARC Yangani water supply system in Yumbe District. The refugee settlements and host communities will take the leading role in implementing the interventions. In collaboration with local leaders, […]

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By Natividad
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