By Kureeba David and Joan Nanteza Community-led conservation is taking root in Rwabagoma, village, Kitenga sub-county Mubende district, where residents are restoring degraded wetlands and protecting remaining natural forests through practical, locally driven actions. The shift is being propelled by targeted support from the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE)... Read More
By David Kureeba Healthy forests and wetlands are the foundation of sustainable communities’ livelihoods. They provide clean water, support biodiversity, regulate local climates, and sustain livelihoods. Yet across Central Uganda, these important ecosystems continue to face growing pressure from deforestation, wetland encroachment, unsustainable agriculture and climate change. To inspire this... Read More
By Ainomugisha Shiba Climate change, environmental degradation, and displacement continue to pose significant challenges to both refugee and host communities in Uganda. These challenges have increased competition over natural resources, heightened the risk of disasters such as floods and droughts, and contributed to conflicts that disproportionately affect women and young... Read More
By Kureeba David and Joan Nanteza In the village of Kabweyakiza, the land was once a fertile but eventually became barren expanse, stripped of its vitality due to poor soil conservation. Crops withered and livestock struggled to find sustenance, the communities faced a dire future until they joined hands to... Read More
Compiled by Polycarp Omony The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) is empowering women in Uganda’s Albertine region to adopt agroecology as a sustainable solution to growing food insecurity and livelihood challenges caused by the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and other Oil & Gas infrastructure Developments. Communities... Read More
by Ainomugisha Shiba Violent extremism is defined as willingness to use unlawful violence by others, to promote a political, ideological or religious goal. It has also been used interchangeably with “terrorism”. Violent extremism remains a critical challenge to peace, stability, and development in Uganda. Although the country has not experienced... Read More
By Betty Ninsiima On International Women’s Day 2026, NAPE celebrated the courage and leadership of incredible women on the frontlines defending their land, livelihoods and communities against EACOP. These women are greatly affected by the ongoing EACOP activities in the district of Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Hoima, Kikuube and Mubende where during... Read More
The conservation of the Nabakazi Wetland Ecosystem stands today as a powerful success story of how strategic partnerships, community leadership, and sustainable land management can reverse environmental degradation and restore ecological resilience. What was once a wetland under increasing pressure from encroachment, unsustainable farming, and uncontrolled grazing is rapidly becoming... Read More
Since June 2025, National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) with support from Germany based –Partner- (Partner für Klima und Natur gGmbH (PKN) began implementing a project pilot titled “Sustainable Conservation of Nabakazi Wetland Ecosystem for Carbon Sequestration Enhanced Household Food Security and Improved Community Livelihoods in Coffee Producing District of... Read More
By Ainomugisha Shiba The National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) joins the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running from November 25 to December 10. This year’s theme, “UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need for collective action... Read More