Article by Erliza Arthalina, AidEnvironment intern Looking back at the Sumatran floods nearly three months ago, one of the districts most severely affected was Aceh Tamiang, which spans 2,216.16 km² (1). Located on the eastern coast of Aceh Province and bordering the Malacca Strait, the district is dominated by palm oil plantations, leaving only 576 km² of forest, less […]
As part of its Water Supply and Sanitation for Refugee Settlements and Host Communities in Northern Uganda (WatSSUP) Programme, GIZ awarded AidEnvironment a grant to implement targeted interventions focused on protecting the Oxfam-ARC Yangani water supply system in Yumbe District. The refugee settlements and host communities will take the leading role in implementing the interventions. In collaboration with local leaders, […]
AidEnvironment was contracted by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) to support communities to implement soil and water conservation measures and afforestation initiatives across the Kyabaganda, Kyezo, and Mishumba micro-catchments. The project is called Supporting Communities in Micro-catchments around Kabuyanda Irrigation Scheme, part of the Irrigation for Climate Change Project (ICRP). Lasting for one year, the contract focuses on […]
Written by Erliza Cikal Arthalina Over the past few weeks, several regions across Sumatra—particularly Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra—have experienced severe floods and landslides. Extreme rainfall associated with La Niña and Cyclone Senyar in the Strait of Malacca inundated landscapes that have long become more fragile due to reduced standing forest. In many locations, the combination of these […]
Our team analysed 77 products in seven commodity categories: cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, soy, wood, and rubber. We produced 27 profiles to identify which EU member states are at higher risk of importing commodities linked to deforestation. These latest risk profiles of each of the 27 EU member states reveal that the Netherlands remains the number one importer of […]
AidEnvironment, with support from GIZ, and in collaboration with local authorities, humanitarian partners, and community representatives, convened an Inception Workshop in Yumbe District to launch the Water Source Protection Project for refugee and host communities. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to establish a shared vision for safeguarding water resources in Yumbe district, one of Uganda’s most water-stressed districts in […]
Article by AidEnvironment’s Uganda team In the face of climate change, land degradation, and food insecurity, there is a growing need for practical, farmer-centered approaches that restore ecosystems while enhancing livelihoods. Circular regenerative agriculture offers one such pathway, promoting soil health, recycling resources, and reducing waste while ensuring sustainable food production. To advance this vision, AidEnvironment has partnered with Farm […]
The Ministry of Water and Environment, along with implementation partners and local stakeholders, officially launched the implementation phase of the Irrigation for Climate Resilience Project (ICRP). The launch event, held in Mbarara City, was attended by high-level government officials, representatives from Community Based Organizations, Civil Society groups, and local community leaders. The Government of Uganda with funding from the World […]
Communities in the Lwakhakha Sub-catchment have long struggled with severe environmental degradation. Traditional farming practices, combined with natural challenges, have led to widespread gully erosion, loss of fertile topsoil, vegetation cover decline, and diminishing agricultural productivity. These challenges have, in turn, reduced household incomes and jeopardized local livelihoods in the areas of Manafwa, Tororo, and Namisindwa districts in Eastern Uganda. To […]
