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Lotee James Lowoto, LC1 of Apeitolim Village, urges gov’t & NGOs to boost restoration. Communities are ready to plant—We just need trees near our homes & gardens to bring rain, cool temperatures & a favorable environment for everyone.
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Ongoing: Community Dialogue in Nabulenger Parish, Nakapiripirit District to discuss environmental issues reported by the Climate Action Champions in the month of May and agree on workable solutions.
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Ongoing: Week 2 of sensitization meetings in Orom East Sub‑county—building momentum for a Community Development Agreement & Community Trust ahead of upcoming graphite mining. Funding partners: @EnabelinUganda @EUinUG
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Ongoing: Training workshop on the @EITIorg reporting template. The workshop equips stakeholders with skills to ensure accurate reporting. This feeds into Uganda’s National EITI Report, a key step toward transparency in the extractives industries. @UgandaEITI
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@ACEMP_UG in partnership with @min_waterUg @nemaugED @ACODE_Uganda @RICEWestNile and district representatives from the districts of Katakwi, Nakapiripirit, Nabilatuk, Kumi, Bukedea & Bulambuli are jointly validating a study done on the state of the L. Opeta wetland system
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Climate Action Champions in Kaawach Sub County, Nakapiripirit, are teaming up with Restore Africa to distribute tree seedlings under the @Caritas_Ug #RestoreAfricaProject. Demand for tree seedlings is high, and this collaboration is bringing green hope to local communities! 🌍✨
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Following a study tour to Karamoja held last year to benchmark the Rupa Community Development Trust, leaders from the Makuutu project area alongside Project Affected Persons and @RRM_Ug have gathered to work out modalities for establishing a Community Development Agreement (CDA).
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Community engagements in Orom East Sub-county the host of Ugandas largest known graphite deposits. The purpose of the engagements is to prepare the community to meaningfully benefit from the mineral developments in their area. @EnabelinUganda
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ACEMP alongside @RICEWestNile have kicked off a 4 days training of Climate Action Champions in Amudat and Nakapiripirit Districts focusing on advocacy and environmental management to strengthen community-led climate resilience.
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On alternative livelihoods in Amudat district, bee keeping has been listed as one of the most viable alternative livelihoods by the participating sub counties.
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Consultancy Opportunity: Baseline Survey – Climate & Environmental Accountability Project in Amudat & Nakapiripirit. Application deadline: 14 November 2025 📩 Submit proposals to: procurements@acemp.org Full ToR & Application Details: drive.google.com/file/d/1NVb…
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Towards a Greener, Competitive, Globally Connected Uganda 🇺🇬🇪🇺 ACEMP joins EU Green Week celebrations, amplifying the call for sustainable growth, inclusive partnerships, and climate-smart development. #EUGreenWeek #Sustainability #ACEMP #GreenTransition #GlobalConnectivity
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This week, with funding from @UNDPUganda ACEMP alongside @mtic_uganda commenced the formalization of ASMEs in Bushenyi. 18 groups mining sand, aggregates, and clay for brick production were identified for formation of cooperatives.
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It was a fruitful engagement between @CSCOUg1, @AnardeUganda @MEMD_Uganda, with support from @NRGInstitute discussing regulations for the Mining and Minerals Act 2022. Pressing issues included; ✔️ Licensing and formalization of artisanal miners ✔️ Mineral loyalties
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Great news! UNEP has successfully secured nearly USD 100 million from @‌theGEF for new projects that will bring lasting benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet. More details: my.walls.io/WP-GEFcouncil68
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Call for EOI for Suppliers & Service Providers! More details 👇🏾 drive.google.com/file/d/1Uo1…
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Call for proposals Extended: ACEMP is seeking the services of an Individual Consultant to undertake a study to map the anticipated socio-economic impacts of mining projects on the Project-Affected-Persons (PAPs) in the Makuutu Rare Earths Project. 👇🏾 drive.google.com/file/d/1vBQ…
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HAPPENING NOW: The Sixth Annual Symposium on Business and Human Rights in Uganda. Theme: Emerging Voluntary and Mandatory Frameworks: Strengthening Responsible Business Conduct in Uganda. Stream live on the @afromobileug App. #BHRUganda2024 #NBSUpdates
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Responsible Business Conduct is key in enhancing the global value chains.
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@RRightsAfrica & co-convenors are gearing up for the highly anticipated event! The event will be live on NBS TV #BHRUganda2024
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Did you know that Uganda is the 3rd country in Africa to adopt the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights? The others are Kenya and Nigeria. @Mglsd_UG @ISERUganda @UccaUg @DKinUganda @UHRC_UGANDA @witness_radio @EUinUG @EnabelinUganda @OxfaminUganda @graUganda @nbstv
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