Tag: Climate-Resilient

H.E. Muhammad Hassan Wazir (6th Left) and Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (4th Left) pose for a group photo with participants at the ICTW-FSTCA 2025 Opening Ceremony on 28th October. Makerere University hosts the International Conference and Training Workshop on Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions (ICTW-FSTCA 2025) under the COMSTECH Forum for Environment and Ecosystem Restoration (CFEER). Opening Ceremony, 28th October 2025, Main Building, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Makerere hosts International Conference on Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions

By Betty Kyakuwa and Eve Nakyanzi Makerere University will from 28th to 30th October 2025 host the International Conference and Training Workshop on Food Systems Transformation...

Prof. Frank Mugagga and the RUFS Project Team pose for a group photo with Kasese smallholder farmers. The Resilient Urban Food Systems (RUFS) project led by Prof. Frank Mugagga, Department of Geography, Geo-Informatics, and Climatic Sciences, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala and funded through the AgriFoSe2030 Programme initiative titled “Strengthening Urban Food Systems Resilience to Flood and Drought Risks through New Strategic Partnerships: Consolidating Gains from the RUFS Project in Kasese Municipality and Mbale City, Uganda,” intensive two-day training workshop for smallholder farmers in Kasese Municipality 13th and 14th October 2025, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 weeks ago

RUFS Empowers Smallholder Farmers to Build Resilience against Floods & Droughts

Smallholder farmers across the globe are increasingly confronted with the dual challenges of water-related stresses, ranging from devastating floods to prolonged droughts. These cyclical extremes threaten...

Some of the Cattle on the farm located in a residential area in Sentema. Regional research initiative “Building Capacity for Innovation and Advancement of Climate Smart Agriculture in East and Southern Africa” (CICSA-E&SA) visited to Mr. Mugisha Jonan, urban farmer and environmentalist in Sentema Wakiso District, adoption of innovative practices redefining the feasibility of farming in densely populated urban settings through the Nutrient Recycling Innovation, CoVAB, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

Research3 months ago

Makerere Scientists Document Climate-Smart Innovation in Sentema, Applaud Farmer’s Odor-Control Breakthrough

A team of scientists under the regional research initiative “Building Capacity for Innovation and Advancement of Climate Smart Agriculture in East and Southern Africa” (CICSA-E&SA) visited Mr....

Stakeholders pose for a group photo after unveiling CoVAB's pioneering taught PhD program in Livestock Development and Planning on 14th August 2025. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) officially launches pioneering taught PhD program in Livestock Development and Planning, marking a significant leap forward in agricultural education and research in Uganda, 14th August 2025, Makerere University, Kampala, East Africa.

Research3 months ago

CoVAB Unveils Taught PhD in Livestock Development and Planning

The College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) at Makerere University has officially launched its pioneering taught PhD program in Livestock Development and Planning...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (5th R), the Principal of CAES, Prof. Gorettie Nabanoga (4th R) and the representative of the DG NARO, Dr. Sadiq Kassim (6th L) together with the research team after the launch of the project. Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Tea Production in Uganda (NbS4Tea) Project Launch, 16th January 2024, Conference Hall, School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering, CAES, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

Agriculture & Environment2 years ago

New CAES Project to Improve Tea Production in Uganda

*****Funded by the Danish Fellowship Centre under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark, the Project, Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Resilient Tea Production in Uganda (NbS4Tea), is envisaged...

Students use computers in one of the Labs at the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS), Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. Date taken: 12th August 2010.

General2 years ago

Makerere University News

All posts tagged "Climate-Resilient"

Makerere hosts International Conference on Food Systems Transformation for Climate Actions

RUFS Empowers Smallholder Farmers to Build Resilience against Floods & Droughts

Makerere Scientists Document Climate-Smart Innovation in Sentema, Applaud Farmer’s Odor-Control Breakthrough

CoVAB Unveils Taught PhD in Livestock Development and Planning

New CAES Project to Improve Tea Production in Uganda

Call for Applications: Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa

Meet Sedrick Nuwagaba, a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alumni Contributing to Uganda’s Oil & Gas Industry

MLI Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Landmark Expansion Project

Uganda National Academy of Science inducts Professor Edward Bbaale as Distinguished Fellow

NACNDC & 19th JASH Symposium Breaks Silence on Mental Health in Schools & Universities

Parenting Course ends with call for those trained to share knowledge and be good ambassadors

Call for Applications: Government Sponsorship 2026/27

Makerere is No.1 in the Region – THE University Rankings

Vice Chancellor Updates Media on DVC AA Appointment, Acquisitions, Research & Various Issues

Strengthening Collaboration between Makerere University and the University of Groningen

Tribute to Baba Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga