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Uganda’s Members of Parliament have pressed the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to deliberate on the adoption of a policy mandating sizeable agricultural operators to devote a designated portion of their land for tree cultivation. The lawmakers emphasised that this proposed policy holds the potential to galvanize initiatives aimed at alleviating the effects of climate change by promoting extensive tree planting.

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This day is a national holiday in Gabon, celebrated with various events, ceremonies, and festivities that highlight the country’s journey towards self-governance and its rich cultural heritage. It’s a time for Gabonese citizens to reflect on their history, pay homage to their forebears who fought for freedom, and look towards a promising future built on the foundations of sovereignty, self-determination, and national pride.

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the US-based Stimson Center unveils a new phase under the Commonwealth Blue Charter. The goal of this project is to recognise climate vulnerability and hazards within coastal communities by employing a novel swift assessment procedure. Originally tested in Sri Lanka, Barbados, and Kiribati, this endeavor is presently broadening its scope to encompass two more Commonwealth nations: Dominica and Mauritius. Authorities of these nations are actively immersed in the prompt evaluation process. The outcomes of this assessment will empower them to ascertain the subsequent necessary actions for promoting climate-resilient strategies and enhancing the durability of their coastal communities.

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