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For decades, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park have been globally known for protecting endangered mountain gorillas. But beyond wildlife conservation, the two parks, jointly managed under the Bwindi Mgahinga Conservation Area (BMCA) by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), are increasingly transforming lives in surrounding communities. Through the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development …

KISORO, Uganda — Long celebrated as one of Africa’s most significant ecological treasures, Kisoro District has built an international reputation around its unique biodiversity, fertile agricultural landscapes, and strategic role in Uganda’s tourism economy. Home to sections of the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO-recognized ecosystem known for hosting endangered mountain gorillas, the district has for decades balanced conservation efforts …

ENVIRONMENT NEWS – Sir David Attenborough, internationally beloved environmental and conservation advocate, marks his 100th birthday this year, today, 8 May.An iconic naturalist and the man who gave a cross-generational voice to wildlife cinema: we celebrate both his longevity and his storied career at this extraordinary milestone, with decades of profoundly shaping the public understanding of the natural world.In his …

Every Wednesday and Thursday, Uganda’s specially constituted wildlife crimes court comes alive with activity. Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu, or two other judicial officials, preside over cases from across the East African country, in the only court in Africa assigned primarily to handle wildlife offences.On February 12 2026, the Court, based in the Kampala suburb of Makindye, heard a case in …