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Ugandan youth demand climate reparations at COP31
This is CECIC's press statement announcing the Uganda youth climate charter. Young Ugandans will present it at the UN climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye (9–20 November 2026). It has six…
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Ugandan youth demand climate reparations at COP31
This is CECIC's press statement announcing the Uganda youth climate charter. Young Ugandans will present it at the UN climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye (9–20 November 2026). It has six…
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Land Evictions in Western Uganda: What Our New Report Found
Land Evictions in Western Uganda: key factsThis report on land evictions in western Uganda compiles documented case studies from Kasese, Hoima and other districts on displacement and human rights.Type: Publication…
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A National Climate Emergency Framework for Uganda
National Climate Emergency Framework: key factsA National Climate Emergency Framework for Uganda is CECIC's proposal for a coordinated, legally anchored and properly financed response to the climate crisis.Type: Publication (free…
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Press Release on the International Youth Day
International Youth Day: key factsIn this press release on International Youth Day 2026, CECIC joins the world in recognising young people and their role in climate action.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Call for Proposals: Batteries After Life
Batteries After Life: key factsBatteries After Life is a call for proposals for a documentary on the hidden cost of clean energy and battery waste in Kasese, Uganda.Type: Publication (free…
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CECIC Demands Immediate Release of Climate Scientist Klaus Thymann Arrested in Uganda
CECIC Demands Immediate Release: key factsCECIC demands immediate release of a renowned Danish journalist and climate scientist, and condemns his arbitrary arrest and detention.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 30 June 2026From:…
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Eco CITIZEN Monthly Letter: May 2026 (Issue 5)
Eco-citizen Monthly Letter: key factsThis Eco-Citizen monthly letter for May 2026 showcases community-led climate action across western and northern Uganda, centred on the Rwenzori region.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 23 June…
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Powering the Harvest
: key factsPowering the harvest looks at farming families in northern Uganda who lack both water for crops and affordable power, and how solar solutions can help.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Press Statement on East Africa’s Energy Access and Affordability Crisis in Uganda
Energy Access and Affordability Crisis: key factsThis press statement on East Africa's energy access and affordability crisis highlights rising costs and widening gaps in access to energy.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Blood Minerals: How conflict minerals from Eastern DRC
Blood Minerals: key factsThis report on blood minerals traces how tantalum and other conflict minerals from eastern DRC reach global supply chains through the region.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 17 April…
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Uganda’s Airport Expansions: Economic Boon or Debt Trap?
Airport Expansions: key factsThis report on Uganda's airport expansions analyses Entebbe and regional airport projects and asks whether they are an economic boon or a debt trap.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Uganda's National Climate Change (Climate Change Mechanisms) Regulations 2025
National Climate Change: key factsThis brief on Uganda's National Climate Change (Climate Change Mechanisms) Regulations 2025 asks whether the carbon markets they open are a real solution.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Uganda's National Budget Context for Climate Change, Loss and Damage, and Renewable Energy Funding
National Budget Context for Climate Change: key factsThis analysis of Uganda's national budget context for climate change, loss and damage looks at how the FY2026/27 budget treats climate priorities.Type: Publication…
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Lead Content in Retail Decorative Paints in Bundibugyo District- 2026
Lead Content in Retail Decorative Paints: key factsThis study of lead content in retail decorative paints in Bundibugyo District found red paints averaging 714 times Uganda's legal lead limit.Type: Publication…
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CECIC Joins Landmark Climate Case Before Africa's Highest Human Rights Court
Landmark Climate Case: key factsCECIC has joined a landmark climate case before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, asking the court to clarify states' climate obligations.Type: Publication (free…
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CECIC Delivers Statement at CSW70 Demanding Justice for Women in Uganda
Statement at CSW70: key factsCECIC delivered a civil society statement at CSW70, the 70th Commission on the Status of Women, demanding justice for women in Uganda.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 10…
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Policy brief on strengthening Youth Engagement in mercury governance and implementation of the Minamata Convention in Uganda
Youth Engagement in Mercury Governance: key factsThis policy brief on strengthening youth engagement in mercury governance sets out how young people can take part in decisions on mercury use in…
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Policy brief on Tax Incentives for Community owned solar in Uganda
Tax Incentives for Community Owned Solar: key factsThis policy brief on tax incentives for community owned solar proposes targeted tax reforms to accelerate rural electrification in Uganda.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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January 2026 CECIC Newsletter
: key factsThe January 2026 CECIC newsletter, Eco Citizen Monthly Issue 1, highlights our continued commitment to building community power for climate justice.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 17 February 2026From: CECIC…
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Report on Climate Change, Glacier Retreat, and Cultural Transformation in Uganda’s Rwenzori Mountains
Glacier Retreat: key factsThis report on climate change and glacier retreat in the Rwenzori Mountains documents the loss of tropical glaciers and how it is changing local culture.Type: Publication (free…
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Press statement on G20 Summit in SouthAfrica
G20 Summit: key factsIn this press statement on the G20 Summit in South Africa, CECIC welcomes the first G20 on African soil and calls for debt justice and climate action.Type:…
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Uganda's Critical Minerals: A Path to Prosperity or Peril?
Critical Minerals: key factsThis report on critical minerals in Uganda explores the opportunities, the risks and the pathways to a just transition as demand for minerals grows.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Western Uganda Food Alliance to Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Western Uganda Food Alliance: key factsThis Western Uganda Food Alliance submission to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) details persistent challenges to the right to adequate food in Uganda.Type: Publication (free…
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Urgent appeal to protect kitubulu central forest reserve
Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve: key factsIn this urgent appeal, CECIC calls on the National Forestry Authority (NFA) to protect Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve from destruction.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 21 October…
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CECIC September 2025 Newsletter
: key factsThe CECIC September 2025 newsletter continues our mission of amplifying citizen voices, promoting climate justice and highlighting community solutions.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 2 October 2025From: CECIC Uganda, KaseseProgramme:…
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Call for Applications_CECIC
Call for Applications: key factsThis call for applications from CECIC invites candidates to join our work on climate justice, renewable energy and community rights in Uganda.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 2…
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Uganda National Bamboo Strategy and Action Plan
Uganda National Bamboo Strategy: key factsThe Uganda National Bamboo Strategy and Action Plan, by the Ministry of Water and Environment with INBAR, sets out how bamboo can support livelihoods and…
Read more →Press statement on Condemning the Inhumane Treatment of Families by the Kasese RDC’s Office .docx
Inhumane Treatment of Families: key factsIn this press statement, CECIC condemns the inhumane treatment of families who sought refuge and calls on authorities to respect their rights.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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From Pledges to Progress, CECIC's Position on the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2)
Africa Climate Summit: key factsThis position paper on the Africa Climate Summit sets out CECIC's call to move from pledges to progress on climate finance, adaptation and justice.Type: Publication (free…
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COMMUNIQUÉ ON OIL DEVELOPMENT IN MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK A CRITICAL WARNING
Oil Development in Murchison Falls: key factsThis communique on oil development in Murchison Falls National Park raises urgent concerns about oil projects in Uganda's largest national park.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Justice denied for the 11 EACOP activists held beyond mandatory bail after KCB Bank protest
11 EACOP Activists: key factsJustice has been denied for the 11 EACOP activists who delivered a peaceful petition to KCB Uganda and were then held beyond the mandatory bail period.Type:…
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The Eco-Citizen: May Edition is Out Now!
Eco-citizen May Edition: key factsThe Eco-Citizen May edition 2025 is CECIC's monthly newsletter, showcasing community climate action and stories from across Uganda.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 11 June 2025From: CECIC Uganda,…
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Policy Brief on Energy Transition and the Legal Preparedness for a Just and Sustainable Future in Uganda
Energy Transition and the Legal Preparedness: key factsThis policy brief on energy transition and the legal preparedness for a just transition examines whether Uganda's laws are ready for a cleaner,…
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ESIA for Hoima Sugar Limited in Bugoma Forest is destructive.
Hoima Sugar Limited in Bugoma Forest: key factsThis publication on the ESIA for Hoima Sugar Limited in Bugoma Forest examines NEMA's controversial approval and the threat it poses to the…
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Civil society demands clean, affordable energy for all at the heart of the COP30 agenda
Civil Society Demands Clean: key factsIn this statement, civil society demands clean and affordable energy for all at COP30, urging a just, equitable and swift transition from fossil fuels to…
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CECIC March 2025 Newsletter
CECIC March 2025 Newsletter: key factsThe CECIC March 2025 newsletter gives partners an overview of the activities we implemented in March 2025.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 12 April 2025From: CECIC Uganda,…
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Banned Pesticides in Uganda
: key factsThis research paper on banned pesticides in Uganda looks at internationally banned pesticides still in use, where they come from, their impacts and the policy response needed.Type: Publication…
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Kasese District Forest Development Plan
: key factsThe Kasese District Forest Development Plan sets out how forests in the district will be managed and restored, under the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act 2003.Type: Publication…
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November 2024 Newsletter
: key factsThe November 2024 newsletter from CECIC shares news from our programmes on climate, land, clean energy and food sovereignty.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 9 December 2024From: CECIC Uganda, KaseseProgramme:…
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October Newsletter 2024
October Newsletter: key factsThe CECIC October newsletter 2024 shares updates from our climate justice, land rights and community programmes in Kasese and across Uganda.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 11 November 2024From:…
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Women Land rights in Uganda Report 2024
Womens Land Rights Uganda: key factsThis womens land rights Uganda report describes CECIC's work promoting women's land rights through education, advocacy and community support.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 22 October 2024From:…
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StatementLetter to Export -Import Bank of China-Exim Bank and China Export Credit Insurance Corporation
The signatories say that a full and credible environmental and social impact assessment covering the full scope of EACOP operations has not been properly conducted, even though operations began six…
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Taxation and Access to E-Mobility Technologies in Uganda Report
Taxation and Access to E-mobility Technologies: key factsThis report on taxation and access to e-mobility technologies explores how tax policies shape the cost and adoption of electric transport in Uganda.Type:…
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Kiteezi Landfill Statement
Kiteezi Landfill Statement: key factsThis Kiteezi landfill statement responds to the disaster in Wakiso District that claimed over 23 lives, and calls for urgent reform of waste management in Uganda.Type:…
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Press Release on Taxation of Ev's in Uganda
Electric Car Import Tax: key factsCECIC is concerned about the electric car import tax reinstated by the Uganda Revenue Authority, which risks slowing e-mobility and Uganda's competitiveness in the EAC.Type:…
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Research Report Climate Change and Its Impact on Access to Health in Uganda
Access to Health: key factsThis research report shows how climate change affects access to health in Uganda, as rising temperatures and unpredictable rain worsen existing health challenges.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Wetlands in Uganda
: key factsThis report on wetlands in Uganda describes the country's swamps, marshes and floodplains, the services they provide and the threats putting them at risk.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 3…
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Policy Brief on Organic Farming for a Chemical-Free Food Chain in Uganda
Organic Farming: key factsThis policy brief on organic farming for a chemical-free food chain addresses Uganda's reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides and sets out safer alternatives.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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E-Mobility Opportunities in Uganda Journal
E-mobility Opportunities in Uganda: key factsThis journal on e-mobility opportunities in Uganda looks at the country's progress toward sustainable transport and how electric mobility can cut emissions.Type: Publication (free download)Published:…
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Gaps in Uganda's Energy Transition Plan Launched at COP28 2023
Energy Transition Plan: key factsThis analysis of gaps in Uganda's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), launched at COP28, looks at what the roadmap for the energy sector leaves out for communities.Type:…
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Petition to Kasese MPs to promote clean energy 29-03-2019
Petition to Kasese Mps: key factsThis petition to Kasese MPs to promote clean energy followed a February 2019 exchange visit to the oil region by the Kasese Women and Youth…
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Fact Sheet on Climate Change and People with Disabilities in Uganda
Climate Change and People With Disabilities: key factsThis fact sheet on climate change and people with disabilities explains why people with disabilities in Uganda face particular risks from climate change…
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Oil and its Effects on Livelihoods: key factsThis publication on oil and its effects on livelihoods explores the links between oil development, people's incomes and the environmental and social challenges…
Read more →CECIC Climate Change News 2023
Climate Change News: key factsThis CECIC climate change news edition for 2023 explains the 'triple win' approach that delivers mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development together.Type: Publication (free download)Published: 5 December…
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Letter by EACOP Affected people from Great Masaka
Since 2018, when cut-off dates were set for EACOP-affected properties, families have still not been compensated or relocated. Consequences described: poverty, increased borrowing from money lenders and SACCOs, and rising…
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