• Project 24 August 2026 The Global ESCO Network
• News 1 June 2026 Uganda shows the way for financing climate-smart irrigation Expanding access to affordable and climate-resilient irrigation solutions is becoming increasingly urgent for smallholder farmers in many low-income countries. But scaling these solutions requires more than technology alone; it depends on coordinated investments, stronger institutions and financing models that work for rural communities. These issues were at the centre of the Uganda National Forum for Scaling Investment in Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems (SPIS), convened in Kampala on 6 May…
• Publication 30 April 2026 Summary Brief: Pumping up Climate Technology in Uganda This brief provides a summary of business and financing models for scaling solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) in Uganda. It highlights SPIS as a strategic climate technology for Uganda's agriculture sector, which employs about 70% of the population but faces significant climate risks. The brief demonstrates that SPIS can increase crop yields, enable off-season production, and stabilize farmer incomes. It reviews market progress, identifies structural barriers (such as high upfront costs…
• News 8 September 2025 What does it take to turn climate commitments into progress? A new UNEP policy brief dives into the “how” of climate action, looking at ways to turn commitments into concrete mitigation and adaptation action. Advancing NDC Implementation: Insights from UNEP’s NDC Action Project showcases real-world strategies, innovative financing, and inclusive governance that are helping countries deliver on their NDCs. Compiled by UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, the policy brief highlights country-specific insights from the International Climate Initiative-funded NDC…
• News 10 November 2024 Solar e-cookers cut costs and emissions in Uganda Christine Nakanwagi Kagimu adds the peeled plantain to the water and pushes the button at the base of the green electric cooker. Running on batteries and using induction, the e-cooker promptly brings the water to a boil, and when Christine adds greens, her small kitchen on the outskirts of Kampala quickly fills with an appetizing aroma. Christine first saw the e-cooker at her father’s 87th birthday party. Her sister bought one for their parents explaining that using electricity to cook is both…
• News 10 November 2024 Ugandan banana farmers gain first-ever insurance to tackle climate impacts It was supposed to rain. James had bought the coffee husks and spread them under his new banana plants for fertilizer, expecting the rain to come in mid-August as it usually does. But it didn’t rain. James Mugume in front of his banana plantation James Mugume and his family are banana farmers with a plantation located about an hour from Bushyeni in Southwest Uganda, a country known as Africa’s breadbasket because of its fertile soil. In his 48 years, he has never experienced a dry…
• News 3 November 2024 Healthier homes, greener futures: The shift to e-cooking in Uganda In Uganda, the shift towards electric cooking technologies represents a promising alternative to traditional cooking methods reliant on unsustainable charcoal and firewood. These conventional fuels are not only becoming increasingly expensive but also pose significant health risks, including respiratory diseases caused by household air pollution. Electric cooking systems offer substantial savings, often allowing users to recover their initial investment within one to two years. The Ugandan…
• News 3 November 2024 Innovative picture-based-insurance solution boosts Climate Resilience for Uganda’s Smallholder Banana Farmers In Uganda, smallholder banana farmers face increasing challenges as climate change brings extreme weather conditions like droughts, storms, and erratic and heavy rainfall. These events threaten livelihoods, damage crops, and leave farmers financially vulnerable. As bananas are both a staple food and a core part of Uganda’s economy, protecting the crops is critical both for the individual farmers and for the Ugandan economy. In response to these challenges, the NDC Action project, alongside…

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