Uganda faces the impacts of climate change, including erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, flooding, mudslides, and rising temperatures. These changes are not just environmental; they affect livelihoods, food security, and public health. In this context, the media plays a critical role in shaping how citizens understand and respond to climate change. The African Centre for Media […]
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Sanam Mahoozi, City St George’s, University of London Climate change is already happening. But 36% of the world’s population still disputes the realities of its origins and impacts. When the science is clear but public understanding lags, more lives and livelihoods are put at risk. The media can act as a bridge between climate solutions […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), in partnership with the Climate Smart Jobs programme, is pleased to announce the inaugural call for entries for the Institutional Climate Change Reporting Award, a new category within the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025. This award celebrates and supports media organisations in Uganda that demonstrate exceptional dedication to […]
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For more than two decades, Diana Kibuuka has been a popular voice in Uganda’s broadcasting, using radio and, more recently, podcasts to bring critical environmental issues to public attention. Recognising a major gap in climate change coverage, she took it upon herself to amplify these stories. “In Uganda, climate change stories are often treated as […]
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By Hedwig Arinaitwe For many Ugandans, the day begins with the sound of a radio. It is a familiar and comforting sound – the voices of enthusiastic presenters delivering the morning news, weather updates, music and public announcements. In cities and quiet villages, radios are a constant presence, bridging the gap between information and everyday […]
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