Author Archives for Allan Kalangi

Ms. Peruth Atukwatse of AIBIS during the training.

Key stakeholders trained on Gender Impact assessments (GIA)for policies and regulations related to Artisanal and Small-scale Gold mining  (ASGM)

August 15, 2024 4:45 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

On 30th and 31st of July, 2024, AIBIS participated in a training organized by planetGold   Uganda together with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) that took place at Golden Tulip in Kampala. The training was aimed at equipping stakeholders with knowledge on conducting gender impact assessment for especially policies and […]


AFRICE Boss shares knowledge on agroecology with AIBIS

May 5, 2024 5:28 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The Executive Director of the African Institute for Culture and Ecology (AFRICE), Mr. Dennis Tabaro last week visited AIBIS where he shared important knowledge on agroecology with the host team. Tabaro was received at the AIBIS offices by his counterpart, Allan Kalangi. After having discussions on the shared visions of […]


“Are we putting our money into right initiatives to economically empower women to spur progress?”

March 8, 2024 4:07 pm Published by Comments Off on “Are we putting our money into right initiatives to economically empower women to spur progress?”

As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day- 2024, under the theme “Invest in women, accelerate progress” it is important to contemplate the current status of women and the serious challenges that persist in their journey towards economic empowerment. One of the pressing concerns for women is lack of finances […]


Key stakeholders discuss financial inclusion, policy and legal framework for Artisanal Small Scale Gold Miners (ASGM) in Uganda.

March 4, 2024 8:02 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

On 28th February 2024, AIBIS participated in a validation workshop organized by PlanetGOLD Uganda at Protea Skyz hotel in Kampala. The workshop was aimed at discussing findings of the two studies conducted under the planet GOLD project portfolio with a focus on largely the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in […]


Conservationists want Government to include teaching of indigenous African herbal medicine on the curricula of formal institutions of learning.

February 29, 2024 1:44 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A section of environmentalists and nature conservationists now want the Ugandan Government under its ministry of education to embark on formal teaching of indigenous African herbal medicines in all institutions of learning beginning with Primary Schools. Addressing the media yesterday (February 28th), at his office in Kiboga Town, Allan Kalangi, […]


AIBIS extends awareness campaign on sound management of chemicals and wastes to school-going children in Kikuube District

February 26, 2024 1:12 am Published by Leave your thoughts

For proper sustainable development, the young generation should be engaged and involved in discussions at an early age stage so that they grow up knowing their roles and appreciating why they need to protect and conserve their environment.  Last week, AIBIS organized an awareness raising event at Wambabya Primary School […]


AIBIS AND PLANET GOLD UGANDA SHARE STRATEGIES ON SOUND MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICALS IN ARTISANAL MINING AND IN AGRICULTURE.

February 16, 2024 3:30 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Ms. Lynn Gitu the Project Manager of PlanetGold Uganda has said that more efforts are neededin regulating the use of chemicals such as mercury in artisanal gold mining.“The Government agencies, artisanal miners and other stakeholders need to take time tounderstand fully the dangers of using mercury extensively on human life […]


AIBIS BENEFITS FROM AUSTRALIAN AWARDS FELLOWSHIP ON AGROECOLOGY

February 13, 2024 2:32 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

By Mellon Akankunda The African Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (AIBIS) in the last quarter of 2023 benefited from Australian Awards Fellowship under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The followship covered participants Uganda, India, Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands and Australia drawn from Government, Non-Governmental Organizations and academic institutions. […]