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Vanuatu seeks advisory opinion on the rights of present and future generations to be protected from the adverse impacts of climate change from the International Court of Justice. It is among the dozens of Pacific Island nations facing rising sea levels and more regular storms that can wipe out much of their economies.

Read the original article here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vanuatu-push-international-court-climate-change-opinion-2021-09-25/

Uganda’s Rena Beverages Solutions produces a range of hibiscus-based drinks and generates revenue of around $7,000 every month. According to Regina Nakayenga, the owner, the growing demand for health and wellness goods in Uganda, led to the brand’s success. About 400 Ugandan smallholders supply hibiscus calyces to Rena’s processing plant where it is used as the basis for the various products.

Read the original article here: https://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/uganda-entrepreneur-builds-brand-of-drinks-made-from-the-hibiscus-plant/126932/

Uganda launches the last-mile connectivity component under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project in Iganga in the eastern Luuka District with the support of the African Development Bank and other partners to provide reliable and affordable electricity to rural communities.

Read the original article here: https://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/press-releases/uganda-launches-last-mile-connectivity-increase-electricity-access-rural-communities-45797