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Dina's PlanetAlgal blooms are choking Lake Victoria.While algae play a beneficial role in the aquatic ecosystem, their excessive growth can pose a threat to underwater life and humans. Algae are photosynthetic organisms that mainly live in water and do not have the intricate structures found in true plants, such as roots, stems, and leaves, yet they are capable of photosynthesis, generating oxygen and energy.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-06-0814 min
Dina's PlanetEmiddo Egitawanya Abalimi Omuddo ogutetaagibwa mu nirimo omuli amere ensimbe - Ate n'engeri y\okugulwanyisaamu - Rita Atukwase Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-04-1507 min
Dina's PlanetEU Launches Project to Boost Uganda's Horticulture ExportsThe project which is running until 2nd.02.2029, and is to benefit a variety of people ranging from small scale farmers, farmer-based organizations, groups and cooperatives, plus support services such as research organizations, is to be implemented by CABI in collaboration with the Committee Linking Entrepreneurship Agricultural Development (COLEAD) – Priority fruits and Vegetables include; Mangoes, Okra, Avocados, Pineapples Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-04-0707 min
Dina's PlanetNeglected Beat - Covering Agriculture in Uganda's MediaAgriculture as a science beat in the media requires attention because minus food security the nation can not survive and the economy whose backbone is agriculture cant stand firm - Scientists research in the agricultural field should reach the farmers through the media in a simplified way Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-03-2804 min
Dina's PlanetUganda's Delayed Rains The tropical cyclones over the Indian Ocean, were cited as an issue in the delayed onset of rains by the end of FebruaryThe March onset is likely to be characterized by isolated thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms in various parts of the country. The peak rainfall is expected between April and early May in most parts of the country. The temperatures, however, are expected to be warmer than average across the country during the MAM (March, April, and May) period.Overall, during the month that is March, April, May 2025 sea...2025-02-2115 min
Dina's PlanetUnderstanding Zoonotic DiseasesPeople living adjacent to wilderness areas or in semi-urban areas with higher numbers of wild animals are at risk of disease from animals such as rats, foxes or raccoons. Urbanization and the destruction of natural habitats increase the risk of zoonotic diseases by increasing contact between humans and wild animals.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-02-0806 min
Dina's PlanetMpox and Ebola Alert - Signs Symptoms And How to OvercomeBoth Mpox and Sudan Ebola are both Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) that are contagious viral infections which are life-threatening because they can affect many organ systems and damage the cardiovascular system. Some of the Symptoms include; Fever, Headache, Fatigue, Muscle aches, Dizziness, Nausea and vomiting, Skin rash, Unexplained nosebleeds or bleeding gums. Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2025-02-0610 min
Dina's PlanetHow EACOP Can Be A Debt Trap For UgandaAlthough Uganda estimates to earn between US\$350 and US\$400 million from its 15% equity shareholding in the project of the EACOP, Economist Fadhel Kaboub describes this as a debt trap that will cost Uganda years to comeSupport the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-11-1910 min
Dina's PlanetThe Deadly Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks. CCHF causes fatality rate of 40%. The virus is primarily transmitted to people from ticks and livestock animals. Human-to-human transmission can occur resulting from close contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected persons. There is no vaccine available for either people or animals. Uganda is developing a vaccine with help from the UK government Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-10-2006 min
Dina's PlanetUganda's Waste Managment DilemmaWith about 6000 tonnes of plastics wastes generated every day by Ugandans - what should be done to manage well this waste? - Julius Mwesigye shares his mind Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-08-3005 min
Dina's PlanetUnderstanding Climate Smart AgricultureOrganic Farming is a component of Climate Smart Smart Agriculture but obtaining the right organic pesticides and fertilizers is challenging. Farmers currently rely on locally mixed of tobacco leaves with red pepper, human urine and water to combat pests. Dr Richard Kanyarukiga from the University of Rwanda’s College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine describes climate-smart agriculture as one component of sustainable agriculture. To him, sustainability involves looking at everything holistically rather than in isolation. Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-08-2212 min
Dina's PlanetBreaking down the SB60 meeting ahead of COP29 With over 8,000 people that registered for the SBs, and the two weeks climate change was described unsuccessful by a number of observers - Will this affect the Baku conference in November ? Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-07-2510 min
Dina's PlanetHuman Population Growth Threatening Chimpanzees habitat - The ForestsThe main threats to chimpanzees are habitat loss, disease, and hunting, especially for bush meat. These are exacerbated by chimps' slow reproductive rate—if an adult is killed, it takes 14-15 years to replace him or her as a breeding individual.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-07-1310 min
Dina's PlanetThe Impact of the South East Trade winds on Lake Victoria amidst deforestationMuch as the South East Trade winds that blow towards L. Victoria between the months of June - July, do a clean up job, these have become a worrying factor amidst deforestation within the lake basin. Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-07-0505 min
Dina's PlanetState of the African Grey Parrot in Uganda - Indigenous trees for their conservationUganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre - UWEC and partners from Japan are running an African Grey Parrot conservation program in communities, with the aim of protecting and conserving the bird in its natural environment Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-06-0504 min
Dina's PlanetCould Tourism be the New Oil? 'In the 1920s the world came to Saudi for oil, but in the 2020s, we're expecting the people of the world to come for tourism ' Fahd Hamidaddin, the Chief Executive Officer and a Member of the Board of the Saudi Tourism AuthoritySupport the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-04-2103 min
Dina's PlanetEnough has been talked about Climate Change - Climate Action NowA Number of declarations have been drawn on the issue of climate change - conservationists now say it's time to get these declarations to work. Examples: The Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate ChangeThe COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, & Peace.The Nairobi Declaration.Declaration For Climate Education , etc.........................Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-04-0804 min
Dina's PlanetOil Exploration Vs Development Amidst The Global Warming CrisisUWEC Educators discussing the dilemma of Oil exploration amidst a developing economy like Uganda, which has just also discovered her oil wells and looking at it as a key Redeemer of her young economy Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-04-0104 min
Dina's PlanetThe Worrying Global Temperatures Shooting Higher Daily.Global climate change continues to be a pressing concern and extreme weather events are on the rise. These include highly visible events such as hurricanes and floods; however longer-term gradual changes such as heatwaves also have a severe impact on society and its vulnerable groups.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-03-1806 min
Dina's PlanetTraditional Healing Myths - A threat to pangolinsPangolins, native to Asia and Africa, are threatened with extinction. Their meat is considered a delicacy in Africa and their scales are sold as a health remedy in Asia. The protected animals are poached and smuggled on a large scale. Pangolins are the most smuggled animals in the world - and demand is growing and worrying Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-02-1706 minDina's PlanetWetlands - Man's Backbone for SurvivalThe theme for this for year's World Wetland Day: “Wetlands and Human Well-being”, reflects upon the inter-connection between wetlands and various aspects of human lives - We bring you a tourist life in one of the Ramsar sites on Lake VictoriaSupport the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-02-0206 minDina's PlanetTracing back the Journey of Ecocide Law - Stop Ecocide InternationalEcocide Law - A Key governance piece to saving the planet - Judy Foster Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-01-1604 minDina's PlanetAbavubuka Basaba bawebwe ensawo eyenjawulo for climate change mitigation and adaptionFor wholesome and effective communication, at times there's need to communicate in our local languages . Johnson shared his story with Cbs FM so in order to have his message reach out wider to everyone in his country in a language that is understood by many - LUGANDA - This a local version of the episode: POST CCOP28 YOUTH DEMAND A SPECIAL FUND https://www.buzzsprout.com/2109545/14246282-post-cop28-youth-demand-a-special-fund Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-01-1602 minDina's PlanetPost COP28 Youth Demand a Special Fund There is evidence that environmental crises will harm young people’s physical and mental health,plus their education, development, and income - It's upon this background that the young generation is raising its voice at the different plat forms in line with combating Climate change - Johnson Thembo Puruka Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-01-0406 minDina's PlanetHow Africa lost the biggest cat to AsiaThe geographical separation of continents, a process that occurred over millions of years due to tectonic movements, shaped the distinct fauna and flora of Africa and Asia - Emmanel Mukisa shares a story on the Tigers evolution and conservation Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2024-01-0305 min
Dina's PlanetClimate Finance analysis after COP28"Climate Finance is a Climate Colonial Debt Trap ........ for the Global south" - Fadhel Kaboub Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-12-2102 minDina's PlanetWhy the Ecocide law is as important as the Genocide law - Listen to Judy FosterStop Ecocide International is on the push to have an international law to protect Mother Earth Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-12-1805 minDina's PlanetDar es Salaam Youth Climate DeclarationOver 60% of the youth in the Global south are affected by the effects of climate change - They demand to be partners in decision making NOT just participants in decision making summits.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-10-2705 minDina's PlanetAdapt2Live - Africa's campaign towards mobilising support for adaptation and resilience.‘‘The time to postpone bold climate adaptation aspirations is long gone. Africa cannot afford to further delay the vital conversation on adaptation when communities in Africa are already suffering the ravages of a climate crisis which they did not cause". Mohamed Adow, Director, Power Shift Africa Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-09-1703 minDina's PlanetUganda's journey on the green energy pathCould Climate finance be Uganda's roadblock to her success in going green, despite her rich potential in renewable energy ?Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-09-1305 min
Dina's PlanetAfrican Climate Summit For Africans - Fadhel KaboubThe Africa Climate Summit covers a wide range of topics, clustered into seven thematic areas: Nature Capital, Climate Finance, Renewable Energy and Energy Transition, Green Minerals and Manufacturing, Sustainable Agriculture, Land Use,Oceans and Water, Sustainable Infrastructure and Urbanization and Adaptation and Resilience. These thematic areas form the summit's core focus, providing a comprehensive platform for addressing critical climate-related challenges and opportunities across the continent and beyond - This is Africa's Agenda for the Summit as they look into COP28Support the show2023-09-0103 minDina's PlanetThe state of Climate finance in UgandaUganda, through the National Determinant Contribution under the Ministry of Water and Environment has put in place a National Climate Plan whose total budget for Climate Action is 28.1 Billion US dollars out of which, 4.1 Billion US dollars (15%), is to be raised from the domestic sources while the 24 Billion US dollar (85%) Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-08-0707 minDina's PlanetBishop Anthony Zziwa agasse ebodoozi lye ku nsonga y'obutonde bwensiEnsonga y'akukuuma butonde bwansi ne Bishop Anthony Zziwa okuva mu saza lya Kiyinda Mityana - Uganda yakufuuka ddungu singa tewabaawo kikolebwa Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-06-2701 minDina's PlanetWuuno Zaabu ali mu muti gw'OmutubaOmuti gw'omutuba ddagala , mere eri ebisolo ate gukola kinene mu kukuuma obutonde bwensi, saako n'abakomazi okugunogamu ensimbi Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-05-2006 minDina's PlanetCities and Climate Change - A leaf for KampalaNature based solutions can save Kampala from flooding Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-05-1901 minDina's PlanetBalancing Ecosytems for Climate changeWell designed nature solutions can mitigate the extremes of climate change . Because of failing balances in the ecosystem due to unsustainable use, coupled with the greenhouse emissions, the world’s temperatures have continued to rise, making life difficult to many species of flora and fauna to thrive in places where they once lived.Scientists estimate that 8% of current animal species are at risk of extinction due to climate change alone. Near the equator, a region with Earth’s highest biodiversity, many species are not able to adapt to rising temperatures. It is also estimated that by 20...2023-05-1608 minDina's PlanetUganda's Tourism Sector Picking Up Fast in the Post CovidUganda's tourism sector picking on steadily after Covid19 - African countries pushing for regional tourism Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-04-3007 minDina's PlanetTHE MYSTERIOUS MALE AND FEMALE HOT SPRINGS IN UGANDATour with Me ......Sempaya Hot Springs are the most outstanding attractions in Semiliki National park located at the edge of the great Ituri forest which borders Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the remote western side of the Rwenzori Mountain rangers in Bundibugyo district Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-04-2703 minDina's PlanetUganda Wildlife Authority Boss Mwandha ng'ayogera ku nsonga z'ensolo zomuttale n'abantuOkumu kukusomooza kwa UWA b'abantu okwagala okweza ettaka ly'ensolo z'omunsiko Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-04-2308 minDina's PlanetWhat zoos can do for Climate changeA lot happens under wildlife captive care and breeding in the zoos - these have got the capacity to change the people's mind set by portraying the WILD FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE. Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-04-1106 minDina's PlanetOil exploration in Uganda - Can it Cause Stress to African Elephants?A dive into Dr. James Watuwa's research on the how the Elephants in Murchison falls may react to the Oil mining activities Video: https://youtu.be/P926is9PMiQ Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-03-1606 minDina's PlanetTHE DANCING UGANDAN BIRD IS LOSING ITS HABITATThe Grey Crowned Crested Crane's population in Uganda continues to decrease due the encroachment on the wetlands - which are its natural homes - International Crane Foundation is rolling out community conservation programs in the countrySupport the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-03-1603 minDina's PlanetINDUSTRIALIZED ANIMAL FARMS NOT GOOD FOR HUMANS AND NATUREWorld Animal Protection - an international organization that oversees the welfare of both wild and domestic animals has challenged the modern ways of animal farming that emphasize a lot of caging and use of antibiotics - saying such exposes animals to poor welfare hence affecting quality production and the environment.Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-02-0601 minDina's PlanetCanada's Environmentalist Tzeporah Berman speaks out on Fossil exploration in AfricaAs Uganda and other African countries keep pushing for commercializing of the fossil industry - Tzeporah says this should be aligned with policies for the benefit of all Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-01-1305 minDina's PlanetEnvironmental Activists push for a vegan globeAs the world continues to warm up due to the increasing green house gases of carbon dioxide and Methane - Environmental activists are advocating for a vegan globe. Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-01-0901 minDina's PlanetControlled floods in Enghave park - DenmarkEnghave park in the city of Copenhagen is flood control projects that relieved the city from flooding . The park has become a great recreation ground .Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-01-0901 minDina's PlanetKasasiro mu nsi ya DenmarkEnsonga ya kasasiro gwe olowooza nsonga yabyabulamu oba butonde bwansi? Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-01-0502 min
Dina's PlanetHow Climate change affects women and childrenClimate change affects mankind in different ways; to the women drought, famine and floods are issues that should be addressed - says; Ann Kobia from Climate justice alliance #COP27 Support the showNature, Environment and Climate Change 2023-01-0502 min
Ground UpEcosystem Actor Spotlight: Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka, Business Networking InternationalIn this episode of Ground Up, your host Fay Kakai from UEEI sits down with Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka from Business Networking International (BNI). Diana shares insights on why networking is important for small businesses, the entrepreneurial successes and challenges faced, as well as the need for more partnership and collective action.Find out more: bni.comKey themes:Intro/About BNIWhy networking is important for small businessesEcosystem challengesCollective ActionSuccess & the futureDon't forget to share this podcast & subscribe for more.
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RX RADIO - The Groove with CrystalA chat with Girls 4 Girls country leader Diana Ninsiima Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka is a lawyer, mentor and Uganda team leader at Project Girls 4 Girls.
Girls 4 Girls aims to arm young women with the courage, vision, and skills needed to take on public leadership. 2021-04-2122 min