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Swedish activist Greta Thunberg arrived at COP31, her first time attending the climate summit since 2021. She said the impact of the talks could have 'life or death consequences on 'countless people' reut.rs/4BS6Eym
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Lake Retba, also known as Lac Rose, is in Senegal, northwest of the capital, Dakar. It is known for its pinkish water, salt harvesting and striking contrast between the lake, white salt banks and surrounding sandy landscape.
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A giant of the Mara has fallen.
Fred, an iconic Mara Tusker, was found dead today of natural causes. Well into his fifth decade, Fred served as a symbol of the success @KWSKenya and Mara Elephant Project achieved in combatting ivory poaching over the last 15 years.
Fred’s counterparts didn’t live to see old age. How lucky we are that he did.
Collared since 2013, his tracking informed an approach that other Tuskers across Kenya benefited from. Even in death, Fred is the emblem for the Maasai Mara’s magic; thriving despite the challenges and contributing to a brighter future.
He will be missed, but what a life well lived.
We will be remembering Fred in the coming days. Stay tuned for more opportunities to join us in celebrating the life of this gentle giant.
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The reason Ruto speaks confidently in rallies telling us to use “formal channels “ to get documents held by the state is he knows his gatekeepers in Parliament will never approve this business to make it to the floor. This one on the Lamu Refinery has suffered the same fate. We must uproot this entire system in 2027 to rescue our country.
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Minister of Water and Environment, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has challenged researchers to move beyond theoretical models and translate their work into practical solutions capable of accelerating Uganda’s green transition.
#NTVNews
links.ntv.co.ug/j9a6Ra
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Apply for NEMA Environmental Innovations and Research Grants for Ugandan Students today!
Follow link for details: nema.go.ug/en/research-and-i…
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Human dignity must remain at the heart of our digital future.
During his address at @UNESCO, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, calling for technology to remain at the service of people and for greater protection of children and young people in the digital age.
While artificial intelligence can process and correlate vast amounts of information, it cannot provide meaning or trust. In the words of @Pontifex , “Meaning is the oxygen of the mind.”
His message ultimately went beyond technology: trust, dialogue and education are essential to overcoming divisions, strengthening our common humanity and building lasting peace.
▶️ Watch highlights from Pope Leo XIV’s address at UNESCO.
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She went looking for frogs and accidentally found a butterfly that would later be named after her. 🦋
Here is Tanzania's Dr Devolent Mtui’s story and how she is inspiring a new generation to champion African biodiversity.
🎬 @BrianOsweta
🎥 Yusuph_mazimu & Bosha Nyanje
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"Most development projects are confrontational because there is use of excessive force, evictions carried out at night, houses burned. We are witnessing an emerging landless community, not because they never owned land, but because of development projects".— @Wokulira
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Gorillas play a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, including by dispersing the seeds of the fruit they eat.
Thursday’s #WorldGorillaDay is a reminder of the threats they face and the need to protect these endangered animals and their habitats.
— via @UNEP
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The forest carbon stock, including all carbon pools, is estimated at 714 gigatonnes, or 172 tonnes per hectare.
Get more data on the world’s forests in @FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025 👉 bit.ly/GFRA2025
#FRA2025
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Bwowe Ismael, a resident of Bethlehem village in Kyotera District, says that his land was taken for the EACOP project after he pushed for compensation he felt reflected its true value. What happened when he refused to settle for what he considered unfair? tinyurl.com/yc427tu9
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📷: Preamble of the UN Charter with handwritten notes.
More than 80 years ago, 50 nations met in San Francisco, USA, to create a new organization for peace, prosperity & human rights.
The ideals laid out in the Charter remain as relevant as ever.
un.org/en/about-us/un-charte…
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Across the Global South, climate impacts are placing growing pressure on communities, ecosystems and economies.
From devastating flash floods in Nepal to wildfires that have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest on Mt. Kenya, the scale of loss and damage is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
For affected communities, recovery means rebuilding livelihoods, restoring ecosystems and strengthening resilience against future shocks. This is precisely why the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) matters.
The Fund must deliver timely, accessible and adequate support to countries and communities on the frontlines of a climate crisis they have contributed least to creating.
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UPDATE: Real estate experts are calling for affordable financing options to enable low-income earners to access housing. Racheal Mirembe, a board member of the African Real Estate Society, says mortgage financing in Uganda remains expensive, with the lowest bank interest rate at about 17 percent, higher than rates in several other African countries. She is also calling for longer mortgage repayment periods, from the current five years to as much as 25 years, to make housing more affordable.
#MonitorUpdates
📹: Noeline Nabukenya
UPDATE: Government plans to redevelop slums into decent and affordable housing for low-income residents and the wider public. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba said Kinawataka, where some of the land belongs to National Housing, is among the areas being targeted. She said government also plans to partner with private landlords to transform slums and improve the face of Kampala and surrounding areas. Nabakooba made the remarks after addressing the 25th African Real Estate Society (AFRES) Annual Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
#MonitorUpdates
📹: Noeline Nabukenya
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We must protect our environment from plastic pollution.
Reduce single-use plastics, reuse what we can, recycle responsibly, and choose sustainable alternatives.
#BeatPlasticPollution #PlasticFree #ProtectOurPlanet #ClimateAction
