{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Climate Talk Uganda With Josephine Karungi","home_page_url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/json","description":"Climate Talk Uganda aims to explore all aspects of climate change in Uganda. Every two weeks we aim to feature a wide range of people who offer their perspectives on the challenges they - and Uganda - face as climate change  continues to play out. ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"The accessible, acronym-free podcast about climate change in Uganda.","pubdate":"2025-03-24T00:00:00.000+02:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by Climate Smart Jobs","owner":"Josephine Karungi ","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/b/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"00c57329-0184-4246-816a-cee58da35825","title":"Episode 20: Talking Food Prices with Market Traders  ","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"Matoke! Irish potatoes! Mangoes! What more could you want?\n\nThe on-the-ground impacts of price fluctuations on these foods are felt day to day and season to season by traders in the markets around Kampala. William Ssekiranda speaks to three traders at Kalerwe Market about where they source their produce and how price variations affect them. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMatoke! Irish potatoes! Mangoes! What more could you want?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe on-the-ground impacts of price fluctuations on these foods are felt day to day and season to season by traders in the markets around Kampala. William Ssekiranda speaks to three traders at Kalerwe Market about where they source their produce and how price variations affect them. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Three market traders in Kampala chat with WIlliam Ssekiranda about the ups and downs of commodity prices from a small trader's perspective. ","date_published":"2025-03-24T00:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/00c57329-0184-4246-816a-cee58da35825.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20419394,"duration_in_seconds":1276}]},{"id":"2c13b295-9e9d-49a5-986c-693eb52739b4","title":"Episode 19: Two Perspectives on Rising Coffee Prices and Climate Change.  ","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"The price of coffee and many staple foods in Uganda have been rising steeply: good news for sellers (farmers), not so good news for consumers. And these price rises have been attributed to extreme weather due to climate change. In the first of two episodes, Josephine explores this link, and what it means for growing and selling coffee in Uganda and beyond. In our next episode we'll be looking at the price of food staples and attempting to understand the links between local conditions and global markets. It's complicated but utterly fascinating. So don't miss it. \n\nThis episode was recorded live at One Tribe Coffee Shop at 1 Bugologi Road, Kampala. They're open Monday - Saturday from  7:30am-6pm. Thanks so much to Gail Mawocha and the team there for making us so welcome. And thanks, also, Robert Byaruhanga. \n\nYou can see what's happening at One Tribe Coffee on their Insta page and website. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/onetribe_coffee/\nwww.onetribecoffee.com\n\nAnd you can find out more about the Uganda Coffee Development Authority here:\nhttps://ugandacoffee.go.ug/\n\nProducer: Martin Fowler \nSound Recordist: William Ssekiranda","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe price of coffee and many staple foods in Uganda have been rising steeply: good news for sellers (farmers), not so good news for consumers. And these price rises have been attributed to extreme weather due to climate change. In the first of two episodes, Josephine explores this link, and what it means for growing and selling coffee in Uganda and beyond. In our next episode we\u0026#39;ll be looking at the price of food staples and attempting to understand the links between local conditions and global markets. It\u0026#39;s complicated but utterly fascinating. So don\u0026#39;t miss it. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode was recorded live at One Tribe Coffee Shop at 1 Bugologi Road, Kampala. They\u0026#39;re open Monday - Saturday from  7:30am-6pm. Thanks so much to Gail Mawocha and the team there for making us so welcome. And thanks, also, Robert Byaruhanga. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see what\u0026#39;s happening at One Tribe Coffee on their Insta page and website. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/onetribe_coffee/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/onetribe_coffee/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.onetribecoffee.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.onetribecoffee.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can find out more about the Uganda Coffee Development Authority here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://ugandacoffee.go.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ugandacoffee.go.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Martin Fowler \u003cbr\u003e\nSound Recordist: William Ssekiranda\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"One Tribe cafe owner (and expert cupper) Gail Mawocha joins grower and exporter Robert Byaruhanga to compare perspectives on coffee prices, climate change and what the future may hold.  ","date_published":"2025-03-05T09:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/2c13b295-9e9d-49a5-986c-693eb52739b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41052786,"duration_in_seconds":2565}]},{"id":"3a37b3d6-2405-4c08-aa0a-a31dcc83e519","title":"Episode 18: Two Innovations: Retaining Soil Moisture and Improving Soil Productivity","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Nicholas Najuna and Namutebi Muniirah are each developing new technologies to deal with aspects of climate change that particularly affect small holder farmers. Nicholas is founder and CEO of Afrotym, developing what they refer to as a 'waterbank' - a natural, biodegradable way of storing moisture within the soil. Namutebi Muniirah is co-founder of Umuntu Agrobiotics where her team has been developing Bio-Blend, a low cost microbial solution designed to increase soil productivity. \n\nBoth guests are beneficiaries of The Uganda Climate Innovation Fund - helping them develop their products and bring them to market. You can find out more about the Climate Innovation Fund here: \n\nhttps://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\n\n...and details of what the fund covers here:\n\nhttps://csj.co.ug/page/available-support","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas Najuna and Namutebi Muniirah are each developing new technologies to deal with aspects of climate change that particularly affect small holder farmers. Nicholas is founder and CEO of \u003ca href=\"https://afrotym.com/products/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAfrotym\u003c/a\u003e, developing what they refer to as a \u0026#39;waterbank\u0026#39; - a natural, biodegradable way of storing moisture within the soil. Namutebi Muniirah is co-founder of \u003ca href=\"https://umuntuagrobiotics.com/solutions\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eUmuntu Agrobiotics\u003c/a\u003e where her team has been developing Bio-Blend, a low cost microbial solution designed to increase soil productivity. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth guests are beneficiaries of The Uganda Climate Innovation Fund - helping them develop their products and bring them to market. You can find out more about the Climate Innovation Fund here: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e...and details of what the fund covers here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/page/available-support\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/page/available-support\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Two innovative thinkers, Nicholas Najuna and Namutebi Muniirah, join Josephine Karungi to explain how they're developing new ways to retain soil moisture and increase its productivity in the face of climate change. ","date_published":"2025-02-21T01:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/3a37b3d6-2405-4c08-aa0a-a31dcc83e519.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22212021,"duration_in_seconds":1388}]},{"id":"3b199287-bdc2-4b4c-aab0-92eb2f2b5c86","title":"Episode 17: Innovations to Prolong the Shelf-Life of Fruit and Vegetables","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Controlling the ripening of fruits and vegetables could be a major step forward in securing incomes for farmer and traders, as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change on the entire production chain. In this episode two traders from Kasubi Market in Kampala talk to WIlliam Ssekiranda about the challenges posed by the perish-ability of the produce they sell. \n\nThen we hear from two Ugandan innovators who are developing ways of extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. Annet Diana Nanono and Gift Arnold Mugisha are developing their solutions with support from the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund. \n\nYou can find out more about their innovations here:\n\nYou can find out more about the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund here:\n\nhttps://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\n\n...and details of what the fund covers here:\n\nhttps://csj.co.ug/page/available-support","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eControlling the ripening of fruits and vegetables could be a major step forward in securing incomes for farmer and traders, as well as mitigating the impacts of climate change on the entire production chain. In this episode two traders from Kasubi Market in Kampala talk to WIlliam Ssekiranda about the challenges posed by the perish-ability of the produce they sell. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen we hear from two Ugandan innovators who are developing ways of extending the shelf-life of fresh produce. Annet Diana Nanono and Gift Arnold Mugisha are developing their solutions with support from the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about their innovations here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about the Uganda Climate Innovation Fund here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/page/about-ucif\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e...and details of what the fund covers here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/page/available-support\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/page/available-support\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Two traders from Kasubi Market in Kampala talk to WIlliam Ssekiranda about how quickly produce begins to rot, and what an economic challenge that presents. Then we hear from two Ugandan innovators who are developing ways of extending the shelf-life of fresh produce.   ","date_published":"2025-02-07T00:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/3b199287-bdc2-4b4c-aab0-92eb2f2b5c86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17912057,"duration_in_seconds":1119}]},{"id":"5ad3427d-8401-4a16-8884-c30b07cb8771","title":"Episode 16: Food Waste and Climate Change ","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"Only the USA and China produce more greenhouse gases than food wastage. According to FAO estimates, the food that is lost and wasted could feed 1.26 billion hungry people every year. Brett Rierson has spent many years in the agricultural sector in Africa, and he's got some great perspectives on the causes of food wastage, how exactly it makes climate change worse, and what can be done to stop it. And you know, it turns out there are some very simple solutions that can make a very big impact. \n\nThis is the first of two linked episodes - the second will feature two Ugandan entrepreneurs who are developing accessible, innovative ways of combatting post harvest food wastage by prolonging the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. \n\nIf you'd like to get hold of some of the bags and other storage equipment Brett mentioned, you can contact the supplier here:\nBelinda Celeste at SmilePlast: 0751-890-890\n\nIf you'd like to read more about food waste from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation in 2022, you can find it here:\nhttps://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-unep-agriculture-environment-food-loss-waste-day-2022/en\n\nAnd more info about some of the solutions Brett was speaking about can be found here: \n\nFrom the World Food Programme, \"Empowering smallholder farmers to reduce post-harvest loss\":\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mNzlqtFm8\u0026amp;t\n\nProperly Storing Dried Grains and Legumes Using Hermetically Sealed Bags:\nhttps://youtu.be/1KIO-P1ZsL8?si=67o67q9_Pet4WLOu\n\nInformation about YieldWise, a Rockerfeller Foundation (USA) funded initiative to eliminate wastage: \nhttps://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/initiative/yieldwise/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOnly the USA and China produce more greenhouse gases than food wastage. According to FAO estimates, the food that is lost and wasted could feed 1.26 billion hungry people every year. Brett Rierson has spent many years in the agricultural sector in Africa, and he\u0026#39;s got some great perspectives on the causes of food wastage, how exactly it makes climate change worse, and what can be done to stop it. And you know, it turns out there are some very simple solutions that can make a very big impact. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of two linked episodes - the second will feature two Ugandan entrepreneurs who are developing accessible, innovative ways of combatting post harvest food wastage by prolonging the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026#39;d like to get hold of some of the bags and other storage equipment Brett mentioned, you can contact the supplier here:\u003cbr\u003e\nBelinda Celeste at SmilePlast: 0751-890-890\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026#39;d like to read more about food waste from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation in 2022, you can find it here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-unep-agriculture-environment-food-loss-waste-day-2022/en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/fao-unep-agriculture-environment-food-loss-waste-day-2022/en\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd more info about some of the solutions Brett was speaking about can be found here: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the World Food Programme, \u0026quot;Empowering smallholder farmers to reduce post-harvest loss\u0026quot;:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mNzlqtFm8\u0026t\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mNzlqtFm8\u0026amp;t\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperly Storing Dried Grains and Legumes Using Hermetically Sealed Bags:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/1KIO-P1ZsL8?si=67o67q9_Pet4WLOu\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://youtu.be/1KIO-P1ZsL8?si=67o67q9_Pet4WLOu\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInformation about YieldWise, a Rockerfeller Foundation (USA) funded initiative to eliminate wastage: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/initiative/yieldwise/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/initiative/yieldwise/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"If food waste was a country it'd be No.3 in the League Table of Climate Change Villains, behind USA and China. How come? And what can be done? ","date_published":"2025-01-24T00:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/5ad3427d-8401-4a16-8884-c30b07cb8771.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23004890,"duration_in_seconds":1437}]},{"id":"c3f452b9-ceab-4796-a203-6e7266b3e7ea","title":"Episode 15: Electric boda-bodas","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Felix Muchiri of Green Hub East Africa discusses the benefits of boda-bodas that are not powered by petrol engines in a city where climate change impacts can be intense. 'We envision a time when the skies in Kampala can just be blue,' he says. Felix is a mechatronics and electronics engineer, and a passionate advocate for electric boda-bodas as one way of creating a sustainable, climate friendly transportation system in Uganda and East Africa. \n\nFelix also describes Green Hub East Africa's partnership with an innovative programme designed to give women access to careers as riders of electric boda-bodas, and the economic empowerment it provides. It's called the Women on Wheels project, and you can find out more about it here: \nhttps://womenrisingforafrica.org/women-on-wheels-empowering-women-in-uganda/\n\nIt's a fascinating conversation offering insights into how climate solutions can be engines for innovation, economic and social empowerment. \n\nFelix Muchiri is a Project Manager at Green Hub East Africa\nhttps://greenhubev.com/\n\nTheir partners include Glovo, and Safe Boda. You can find out more about Safe Boda here: \nhttps://www.safeboda.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFelix Muchiri of Green Hub East Africa discusses the benefits of boda-bodas that are not powered by petrol engines in a city where climate change impacts can be intense. \u0026#39;We envision a time when the skies in Kampala can just be blue,\u0026#39; he says. Felix is a mechatronics and electronics engineer, and a passionate advocate for electric boda-bodas as one way of creating a sustainable, climate friendly transportation system in Uganda and East Africa. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFelix also describes Green Hub East Africa\u0026#39;s partnership with an innovative programme designed to give women access to careers as riders of electric boda-bodas, and the economic empowerment it provides. It\u0026#39;s called the Women on Wheels project, and you can find out more about it here: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://womenrisingforafrica.org/women-on-wheels-empowering-women-in-uganda/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://womenrisingforafrica.org/women-on-wheels-empowering-women-in-uganda/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s a fascinating conversation offering insights into how climate solutions can be engines for innovation, economic and social empowerment. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFelix Muchiri is a Project Manager at Green Hub East Africa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://greenhubev.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://greenhubev.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir partners include Glovo, and Safe Boda. You can find out more about Safe Boda here: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.safeboda.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.safeboda.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"There's an estimated 350,000 boda-bodas in Kampala. What if they were electric?","date_published":"2025-01-10T13:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/c3f452b9-ceab-4796-a203-6e7266b3e7ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30176234,"duration_in_seconds":1886}]},{"id":"31bbf98a-1236-4836-b1be-b44ddb40003c","title":"Episode 14: Cycling could be key to unlocking Kampala's future in a climate-changed world","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"Going to work, school or shopping, cycling can be the easiest way to get around a congested city. As long as you can do it without fear of dying. Activist, community educator and avid cyclist Owiny Hakim explains what it's like to cycle in Kampala and why an integrated, comprehensive approach to making cycling easier and safer could pay huge dividends in the future. As the city grapples with the consquences of climate change, it turns out two wheels might be better than four. \n\nAnd Climate Talk's William Ssekiranda shares his experience of a narrow escape after a bicyle accident a few years ago. \n\nYou can find out more about Hakim's work here:\n\nhttps://kiu.ac.ug/news-page.php?i=kius-hakim-owiny-wants-to-turn-kampala-into-a-smart-city\n\nand here:\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/owiny-hakim-966064243/?originalSubdomain=ug","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGoing to work, school or shopping, cycling can be the easiest way to get around a congested city. As long as you can do it without fear of dying. Activist, community educator and avid cyclist Owiny Hakim explains what it\u0026#39;s like to cycle in Kampala and why an integrated, comprehensive approach to making cycling easier and safer could pay huge dividends in the future. As the city grapples with the consquences of climate change, it turns out two wheels might be better than four. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Climate Talk\u0026#39;s William Ssekiranda shares his experience of a narrow escape after a bicyle accident a few years ago. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about Hakim\u0026#39;s work here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://kiu.ac.ug/news-page.php?i=kius-hakim-owiny-wants-to-turn-kampala-into-a-smart-city\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://kiu.ac.ug/news-page.php?i=kius-hakim-owiny-wants-to-turn-kampala-into-a-smart-city\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eand here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/owiny-hakim-966064243/?originalSubdomain=ug\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/owiny-hakim-966064243/?originalSubdomain=ug\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Improving Kampala (and Uganda's) cycling infrastructure - making it safer and easier to use - could be one of the keys to keeping the city livable into the future. Activist, community educator and avid cyclist Owiny Hakim explains.","date_published":"2024-12-19T14:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/31bbf98a-1236-4836-b1be-b44ddb40003c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24485301,"duration_in_seconds":1530}]},{"id":"db20e93d-cdd4-48cf-b5e9-2d171061db38","title":"Climate Talk Extra - Dealing with waste water","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/13extra","content_text":"Dealing with waste water - it's not glamourous but there are opportunities. From storing water for use in irrigation to treating it for re-use. Featuring Julius Musiimenta, who's been a sanitation and hydraulics consultant for many years. A graduate of Makerere University and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, he is currently working on a range of solutions dealing with water management in a climate change context. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDealing with waste water - it\u0026#39;s not glamourous but there are opportunities. From storing water for use in irrigation to treating it for re-use. Featuring Julius Musiimenta, who\u0026#39;s been a sanitation and hydraulics consultant for many years. A graduate of Makerere University and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, he is currently working on a range of solutions dealing with water management in a climate change context. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dealing with waste water - it's not everyone's idea of fun, but it is an area of increasing opportunity. From storing water for use in irrigation to treating it for re-use in the household. Featuring water engineer Julius Musiimenta.","date_published":"2024-12-13T01:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/db20e93d-cdd4-48cf-b5e9-2d171061db38.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11413210,"duration_in_seconds":713}]},{"id":"9b87e85d-b9cd-44f5-8ffa-cecc27af0217","title":"Episode 13: Planning, development and managing water","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"'The bridge that was designed for 1960 can not be the same bridge for today.' Sanitary engineer and water management specialist Julius Musiimenta talks to Josephine about all aspects of what happens to water when it arrives in large amounts at unpredictable times, how it impacts infrastructure and how it can be best dealt with in an uncertain future.\n\nJulius Musiimenta has been a sanitation and hydraulics consultant for many years. A graduate of Makerere University and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, he is currently working on a range of solutions dealing with water management in a climate change context. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026#39;The bridge that was designed for 1960 can not be the same bridge for today.\u0026#39; Sanitary engineer and water management specialist Julius Musiimenta talks to Josephine about all aspects of what happens to water when it arrives in large amounts at unpredictable times, how it impacts infrastructure and how it can be best dealt with in an uncertain future.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulius Musiimenta has been a sanitation and hydraulics consultant for many years. A graduate of Makerere University and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, he is currently working on a range of solutions dealing with water management in a climate change context. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"'The bridge that was designed for 1960 can not be the same bridge for today.' Future oriented thinking is the key to handling water in a climate-changing future. Sanitation engineer Julius Musiimenta explains.  ","date_published":"2024-12-13T01:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/9b87e85d-b9cd-44f5-8ffa-cecc27af0217.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15752880,"duration_in_seconds":984}]},{"id":"246e1db3-cc6c-4caa-ac53-21387916fc48","title":"Climate Talk Extra - Using Uganda's rainfall history to model future rain events","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/12extra","content_text":"Following on from our main episode this week, Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University talks about  researching historical rainfall patterns, modeling future rainfall events, and why he first got interested in understanding Uganda's climate. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from our main episode this week, Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University talks about  researching historical rainfall patterns, modeling future rainfall events, and why he first got interested in understanding Uganda\u0026#39;s climate. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University on researching  historical rainfall patterns, modeling future rainfall events, and why he first got interested in understanding Uganda's climate. ","date_published":"2024-12-03T17:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/246e1db3-cc6c-4caa-ac53-21387916fc48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10491610,"duration_in_seconds":655}]},{"id":"fb32b581-c122-4779-9c80-b2b8993bd42e","title":"Episode 12: Floods and infrastructure ","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"Drains, culverts, pipes and ditches: facilities you probably never think about. But vital to ensuring that Uganda is able to cope with the increased number and intensity of rainfall events brought on by climate change. \n\nWhat it comes down to is this: there's an urgent, ongoing need for integrated planning at all levels if Uganda is to successfully adapt to the challenges of climate change. So says our guest, Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University. He's en engineer by training and has worked on major infrastructure projects, so he brings an engineer's insights alongside experience in analysing historical patterns of rainfall in the country. Dr Kigobe has extensive experience in water resource and climate change modelling, and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Water Resources, Hydrology and Climate Change at Makerere University. \n\nThis is the first of two linked episodes in which we're asking engineers for their insights into infrastructure design and climate change. \n\nYou can find some of Dr Max Kigobe's research papers here: \n\nhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Max-Kigobe\n\nAnd you can get in touch with us here: climatetalkpod@gmail.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDrains, culverts, pipes and ditches: facilities you probably never think about. But vital to ensuring that Uganda is able to cope with the increased number and intensity of rainfall events brought on by climate change. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it comes down to is this: there\u0026#39;s an urgent, ongoing need for integrated planning at all levels if Uganda is to successfully adapt to the challenges of climate change. So says our guest, Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University. He\u0026#39;s en engineer by training and has worked on major infrastructure projects, so he brings an engineer\u0026#39;s insights alongside experience in analysing historical patterns of rainfall in the country. Dr Kigobe has extensive experience in water resource and climate change modelling, and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Water Resources, Hydrology and Climate Change at Makerere University. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first of two linked episodes in which we\u0026#39;re asking engineers for their insights into infrastructure design and climate change. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find some of Dr Max Kigobe\u0026#39;s research papers here: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Max-Kigobe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Max-Kigobe\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can get in touch with us here: \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In the wake of the serious floods over the past few weeks, we talk with Dr Max Kigobe of Makerere University about why they're happening and how Uganda can best prepare for future rainfall-related climate events. ","date_published":"2024-12-02T10:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/fb32b581-c122-4779-9c80-b2b8993bd42e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17094111,"duration_in_seconds":1068}]},{"id":"1c4efcf1-cd79-4733-81de-62319d52cd8d","title":"Episode 11: What does resilience to climate change actually mean?","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"Deep stuff in this conversation. As a prelude to the next few episodes that'll explore climate change, infrastructure and transportation, we touch on the background to climate change in Uganda; agriculture, engineering and bridges; organisational thinking, the politics of climate change and economic justice. \n\nProfessor Revocatus Twinomuhangi is Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at Makerere University. Nick Pyatt is a Director of Climate Sense, and works with governments, agencies, infrastructure operators, construction, manufacturing, trade and financial services companies to strengthen their climate adaptation decision making processes.\n\nYou can find several of Professor Revocatus Twinomuhangi's research papers here, including 'Contextualising environmental and climate change migration in Uganda' and the fascinating 'Heat Risk Perception and Communication Strategies for Adaptation within Low-Income Communities in Kampala City, Uganda.'\nhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Revocatus-Twinomuhangi\n\nNick Pyatt is a director of Climate Sense - you can find out more information here:\nhttps://www.climatesense.global/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeep stuff in this conversation. As a prelude to the next few episodes that\u0026#39;ll explore climate change, infrastructure and transportation, we touch on the background to climate change in Uganda; agriculture, engineering and bridges; organisational thinking, the politics of climate change and economic justice. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Revocatus Twinomuhangi is Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at Makerere University. Nick Pyatt is a Director of Climate Sense, and works with governments, agencies, infrastructure operators, construction, manufacturing, trade and financial services companies to strengthen their climate adaptation decision making processes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find several of Professor Revocatus Twinomuhangi\u0026#39;s research papers here, including \u0026#39;Contextualising environmental and climate change migration in Uganda\u0026#39; and the fascinating \u0026#39;Heat Risk Perception and Communication Strategies for Adaptation within Low-Income Communities in Kampala City, Uganda.\u0026#39;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Revocatus-Twinomuhangi\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Revocatus-Twinomuhangi\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNick Pyatt is a director of Climate Sense - you can find out more information here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.climatesense.global/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.climatesense.global/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Climate change resilience. It's easy to talk about, but what does it mean - globally and in Uganda? Featuring Professor Revocatus Twinomuhangi of Makerere University and Nick Pyatt of the private sector consultancy firm Climate Sense. ","date_published":"2024-11-14T17:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/1c4efcf1-cd79-4733-81de-62319d52cd8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37067963,"duration_in_seconds":2316}]},{"id":"751e8b7f-4a10-4dc4-9191-2af0bb82c609","title":"Episode 10: Listeners' reflections on climate change","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"Teddy Aine is a student based in Kampala, Joel Cherop is a farmer and entrepreneur from the Sebei ranges of Mt Elgon, and Taban Malis George is a student at Victoria University with a background in aviation management. Toegther with William Ssekiranda of the production team they offer their reflections on our first few episodes, and how their thinking around climate change is evolving. \n\nWe'll be making a habit of this kind of thing - hearing from listeners about the podcast. If you'd like to take part, drop us a line.  climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the address. \n\nAnd you can send us your video and audio clips about how climate change is affecting your community, and we may feature them in future episodes. \n\nSpecial thanks to our guests this week: Teddy Aine, Joel Cherop and Taban Malis George. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Aine is a student based in Kampala, Joel Cherop is a farmer and entrepreneur from the Sebei ranges of Mt Elgon, and Taban Malis George is a student at Victoria University with a background in aviation management. Toegther with William Ssekiranda of the production team they offer their reflections on our first few episodes, and how their thinking around climate change is evolving. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;ll be making a habit of this kind of thing - hearing from listeners about the podcast. If you\u0026#39;d like to take part, drop us a line.  \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the address. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can send us your video and audio clips about how climate change is affecting your community, and we may feature them in future episodes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to our guests this week: Teddy Aine, Joel Cherop and Taban Malis George. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Garbage, floods and firewood. Humans, storks and wetlands. We range far and wide as we chat with three of our listeners about some of the ideas and issues raised in the first nine episodes of the podcast. ","date_published":"2024-11-01T12:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/751e8b7f-4a10-4dc4-9191-2af0bb82c609.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22938017,"duration_in_seconds":1433}]},{"id":"9b7cf1cd-363e-44bf-a45d-547d2bd9e6bc","title":"Episode 9: The water cycle and coping with disruption","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"Too much water. Too Little water. Water in all the wrong places, at the wrong times. That pretty much sums up global rainfall in the age of climate change. This week we explore the particular challenges we face in Uganda in adapting to unpredictable and extreme rainfall events. Joining us is Makerere University PhD candidate Judith Kobusinge, who shares her knowledge of the water cycle, how it's disrupted by a rapidly changing climate, and how various types of irrigation can help to alleviate disruptions caused by water scarcity. \n\nIf you want to know more about how crop yields may be affected by climate change, you can find the Hannah Ritchie article that we refer to below. It's fascinating.   \n\nHannah Ritchie (2024) - “How will climate change affect crop yields in the future?” Published online at OurWorldinData.org. Retrieved from: 'https://ourworldindata.org/will-climate-change-affect-crop-yields-future' [Online Resource]","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToo much water. Too Little water. Water in all the wrong places, at the wrong times. That pretty much sums up global rainfall in the age of climate change. This week we explore the particular challenges we face in Uganda in adapting to unpredictable and extreme rainfall events. Joining us is Makerere University PhD candidate Judith Kobusinge, who shares her knowledge of the water cycle, how it\u0026#39;s disrupted by a rapidly changing climate, and how various types of irrigation can help to alleviate disruptions caused by water scarcity. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to know more about how crop yields may be affected by climate change, you can find the Hannah Ritchie article that we refer to below. It\u0026#39;s fascinating.   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHannah Ritchie (2024) - “How will climate change affect crop yields in the future?” Published online at OurWorldinData.org. Retrieved from: \u0026#39;\u003ca href=\"https://ourworldindata.org/will-climate-change-affect-crop-yields-future\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ourworldindata.org/will-climate-change-affect-crop-yields-future\u003c/a\u003e\u0026#39; [Online Resource]\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Too much water. Too Little water. Water in all the wrong places. Water at all the wrong times. And what to do about it.","date_published":"2024-10-18T14:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/9b7cf1cd-363e-44bf-a45d-547d2bd9e6bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20056606,"duration_in_seconds":1253}]},{"id":"ec7a8d87-b14c-44ee-8772-65c98521ed19","title":"Episode 8: Agroforestry and climate change","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Agriculture + Forestry = Agroforestry. \n\nGrowing trees and agricultural crops together in a complementary relationship has been happening for thousands of years. In this episode we hear from two locations: Bukerekere Village in Central Uganda and Rhino Camp Refugee Settement in the Arua District, in the north west of the country. From these geographically distinct areas we hear first-hand how agroforestry works, and why it's one way communities can practice sustainable and profitable agriculture in a changing climate. \n\nWith agronomist Brian Namanya and Cathy Watson of World Agroforestry.\n\nYou can find out more about the work of World Agroforestry here:\nhttps://www.worldagroforestry.org/staff/cathy-watson","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAgriculture + Forestry = Agroforestry. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing trees and agricultural crops together in a complementary relationship has been happening for thousands of years. In this episode we hear from two locations: Bukerekere Village in Central Uganda and Rhino Camp Refugee Settement in the Arua District, in the north west of the country. From these geographically distinct areas we hear first-hand how agroforestry works, and why it\u0026#39;s one way communities can practice sustainable and profitable agriculture in a changing climate. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith agronomist Brian Namanya and Cathy Watson of World Agroforestry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about the work of World Agroforestry here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.worldagroforestry.org/staff/cathy-watson\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.worldagroforestry.org/staff/cathy-watson\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode we hear from two locations: Bukerekere Village in Central Uganda and Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement in the Arua District in the north west, about how agroforestry works, and why it's one way communities can practice sustainable and profitable agriculture in a changing climate. \r\n","date_published":"2024-09-26T11:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/ec7a8d87-b14c-44ee-8772-65c98521ed19.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19749824,"duration_in_seconds":1234}]},{"id":"accb45ea-6436-44cc-9b92-2eb16a1b23fd","title":"Episode 7: Climate change impacts on women ","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"Between 75% and 80% of women provide farm labor in Uganda, yet only around 25% of women own land in their own right. Josephine Karungi examines how this impacts the ability of women to adapt to climate change, and the knock on effects on family wellbeing. We hear from farmer Kyomuhendo Annet Katusiime in Buwanuka, on how a changing climate necessitates new approaches to farming; and from Carol Kayanja of the Uganda  Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare about the ways climate change affects women differently to men. \n\nYou can find UCOBAC (Uganda  Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare) here:\n\nhttps://ucobac.org/\n\nWant to drop us a line? climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the place to go.\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \n\nClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\nhttps://csj.co.ug/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBetween 75% and 80% of women provide farm labor in Uganda, yet only around 25% of women own land in their own right. Josephine Karungi examines how this impacts the ability of women to adapt to climate change, and the knock on effects on family wellbeing. We hear from farmer Kyomuhendo Annet Katusiime in Buwanuka, on how a changing climate necessitates new approaches to farming; and from Carol Kayanja of the Uganda  Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare about the ways climate change affects women differently to men. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find UCOBAC (Uganda  Community Based Association for Women and Children Welfare) here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://ucobac.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ucobac.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to drop us a line? \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the place to go.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Between 75% and 80% of women provide farm labor in Uganda, yet only around 25% of women own land in their own right. Josephine Karungi examines how this impacts the ability of women to adapt to climate change, and the knock on effects on family wellbeing.","date_published":"2024-09-20T12:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/accb45ea-6436-44cc-9b92-2eb16a1b23fd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19636975,"duration_in_seconds":1227}]},{"id":"af4ec4db-34cc-48f3-bf87-e19bd81fc278","title":"Episode 6: Hunger, nutrition and food security in a changing climate","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"The compelling Agnes Kirabo of Uganda's Food RIghts Alliance joins us this week from the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, with her take on the conversations happening there around climate change, hunger and nutrition. She shares a tip from her mother on the best time for planting, and her own perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that climate change is bringing to Uganda. Our in-depth chat was recorded in June of this year - the first of many, we hope, with one of the most dynamic and articulate voices in Uganda. \n\nAgnes Kirabo is the Executive Director of the Food Rights Alliance, and has a long history of fighting for the eradication of hunger and malnutrition. You can find out more about the work of the Food RIghts Alliance here:\n\nhttps://fra.ug/\n\nAnd the Africa Food Systems Forum here:\n\nhttps://agrf.org/\n\nAnd as always, if you'd like to get in touch, drop us a line:\n\nclimatetalkpod@gmail.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe compelling Agnes Kirabo of Uganda\u0026#39;s Food RIghts Alliance joins us this week from the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, with her take on the conversations happening there around climate change, hunger and nutrition. She shares a tip from her mother on the best time for planting, and her own perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that climate change is bringing to Uganda. Our in-depth chat was recorded in June of this year - the first of many, we hope, with one of the most dynamic and articulate voices in Uganda. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgnes Kirabo is the Executive Director of the Food Rights Alliance, and has a long history of fighting for the eradication of hunger and malnutrition. You can find out more about the work of the Food RIghts Alliance here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://fra.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://fra.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the Africa Food Systems Forum here:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://agrf.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://agrf.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd as always, if you\u0026#39;d like to get in touch, drop us a line:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Agnes Kirabo of Uganda's Food Rights Alliance on the intersection of climate change, hunger and malnutrition, and the opportunities presented by the need to adapt to climate change. ","date_published":"2024-09-06T15:15:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/af4ec4db-34cc-48f3-bf87-e19bd81fc278.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24843074,"duration_in_seconds":1552}]},{"id":"aafc5eb1-d2d2-4b2f-99c7-4967b164779f","title":"Episode 5: Reporting on climate change and making a green economy work","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"Gerald Tenywa has been reporting for the last two decades on wildlife, ivory trafficking, forests, wetlands, pollution, oil, land, water and climate change. Ole Rasmussen is currently head of the Green Economy Team with Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda. We talk about how they first started working on climate change issues; what they've witnessed as communities are forced to adapt to sudden change; making sense of adaptation while still making a living. And how a rapidly changing climate may affect the coffee growing areas in Uganda - something I'm really keen on finding out more about in future episodes. \n\nYou can find links to some of Gerald Tenywa's work here: \nhttps://muckrack.com/gerald-tenywa\n\nAnd the work of the Danish Embassy in Uganda here:\nhttps://uganda.um.dk/en","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGerald Tenywa has been reporting for the last two decades on wildlife, ivory trafficking, forests, wetlands, pollution, oil, land, water and climate change. Ole Rasmussen is currently head of the Green Economy Team with Royal Danish Embassy in Uganda. We talk about how they first started working on climate change issues; what they\u0026#39;ve witnessed as communities are forced to adapt to sudden change; making sense of adaptation while still making a living. And how a rapidly changing climate may affect the coffee growing areas in Uganda - something I\u0026#39;m really keen on finding out more about in future episodes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find links to some of Gerald Tenywa\u0026#39;s work here: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://muckrack.com/gerald-tenywa\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://muckrack.com/gerald-tenywa\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the work of the Danish Embassy in Uganda here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://uganda.um.dk/en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://uganda.um.dk/en\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Exploring the big picture of climate change in Uganda with journalist Gerald Tenywa and Danish economist Ole Rasmussen.","date_published":"2024-08-27T01:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/aafc5eb1-d2d2-4b2f-99c7-4967b164779f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31783287,"duration_in_seconds":1986}]},{"id":"30cd6d89-2e81-465f-af25-3e1c52bdd766","title":"Episode 4: Marabou storks, wetlands and nature, with Achilles Byaruhanga of Nature Uganda","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"Achilles Byaruhanga is the Executive Director of Nature Uganda, and he's an amazing person to listen to. This conversation with Josephine Karungi begins with the resilience and beauty of Marabou Storks (yes, you heard that right) and quickly moves on to the magical nature of wetlands, the vital importance of birdlife in Ugandan ecosystems, water resources and climate change, and the economic opportunties presented by the natural world in Uganda. It's a fantastic listen, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. \n\nYou can find out more about the work of Nature Uganda here:\nhttps://natureuganda.org/\n\nAs always, want to drop us a line? climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the place to go.\n\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks.\n\nClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\nhttps://csj.co.ug/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAchilles Byaruhanga is the Executive Director of Nature Uganda, and he\u0026#39;s an amazing person to listen to. This conversation with Josephine Karungi begins with the resilience and beauty of Marabou Storks (yes, you heard that right) and quickly moves on to the magical nature of wetlands, the vital importance of birdlife in Ugandan ecosystems, water resources and climate change, and the economic opportunties presented by the natural world in Uganda. It\u0026#39;s a fantastic listen, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about the work of Nature Uganda here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://natureuganda.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://natureuganda.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, want to drop us a line? \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the place to go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Josephine Karungi in conversation with the fascinating and inspiring Achilles Byaruhanga, Executive Director of Nature Uganda about climate change, adaptation and ecosystems. ","date_published":"2024-08-09T21:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/30cd6d89-2e81-465f-af25-3e1c52bdd766.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30792306,"duration_in_seconds":1924}]},{"id":"f7521a70-e01b-41c2-87b9-523e435a6f93","title":"Episode 3: Women in Arua balance domestic obligations with climate challenges","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"We begin this episode in Koboko, about 55 miles north of Arua, where we hear from two women about how they balance their many obligations, and how climate chance is making that more challenging. We also speak with Betty Ikanza, a Social Development Advisor with the British High Commission Kampala. She highlights how climate change impacts women in particular, and how communities are developing strategies to adapt to these changing circumstances. \n\nWant to drop us a line? climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the place to go.\n\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \n\nClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\nhttps://csj.co.ug/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe begin this episode in Koboko, about 55 miles north of Arua, where we hear from two women about how they balance their many obligations, and how climate chance is making that more challenging. We also speak with Betty Ikanza, a Social Development Advisor with the British High Commission Kampala. She highlights how climate change impacts women in particular, and how communities are developing strategies to adapt to these changing circumstances. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to drop us a line? \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the place to go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How climate change poses particular challenges for women across Uganda, and how communities are implementing solutions. ","date_published":"2024-07-11T08:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/f7521a70-e01b-41c2-87b9-523e435a6f93.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23720854,"duration_in_seconds":1482}]},{"id":"9769756a-3bf3-4d46-abef-23b6abc4c9aa","title":"Episode 2: Agricultural extension work and an overview of agriculture and climate change","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"In this episode we hear from Kenneth Tibamanya, an agricultural extension worker, about serving communities in Kiryandongo District as they face the ongoing impacts of climate change. And we get a broader perspective on agriculture and climate from former Minister of Agriculture for Uganda, Honorable Dr. Victoria Sekitoleko. As a passionate advocate for farming communities, she talks about what she's seeing in communities across Uganda. \n\nWant to drop us a line? climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the place to go.\n\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \n\nClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\nhttps://csj.co.ug/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode we hear from Kenneth Tibamanya, an agricultural extension worker, about serving communities in Kiryandongo District as they face the ongoing impacts of climate change. And we get a broader perspective on agriculture and climate from former Minister of Agriculture for Uganda, Honorable Dr. Victoria Sekitoleko. As a passionate advocate for farming communities, she talks about what she\u0026#39;s seeing in communities across Uganda. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to drop us a line? \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the place to go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Honorable Dr. Victoria Sekitoleko, former Minister of Agriculture for Uganda, talks about her advocacy for farming communities; and an agricultural extension worker in Kiryandongo District on the ongoing impacts of climate change on his work.","date_published":"2024-06-25T09:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/9769756a-3bf3-4d46-abef-23b6abc4c9aa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17452302,"duration_in_seconds":1090}]},{"id":"3f7c91fd-e8e7-4b08-a288-56171bfe18a1","title":"1: Smallholder farmers living with climate change","url":"https://climatetalkuganda.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"Smallholder farmers are at the business end of climate change - it affects their everyday lives in profound ways. In this episode we hear their testimonies. And Josephine chats with Xavier Ejoyi, Uganda Country Director for Action Aid, about what he's learning about resilient communities across Northern Uganda as they work to adapt to a changing climate.\n\nWant to drop us a line? climatetalkpod@gmail.com is the place to go.\n\nIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \n\nClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\nhttps://csj.co.ug/\n\nAnd you can find out more about Xavier and the work Action Aid are doing around climate change by visiting their website:\nhttps://uganda.actionaid.org/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSmallholder farmers are at the business end of climate change - it affects their everyday lives in profound ways. In this episode we hear their testimonies. And Josephine chats with Xavier Ejoyi, Uganda Country Director for Action Aid, about what he\u0026#39;s learning about resilient communities across Northern Uganda as they work to adapt to a changing climate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to drop us a line? \u003ca href=\"mailto:climatetalkpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eclimatetalkpod@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e is the place to go.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this episode, let your friends know - share it on your socials, or give us a review. It makes a huge difference! Thanks. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate Talk is part of the Climate Smart Jobs Initiative - you can find out more about that here:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://csj.co.ug/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csj.co.ug/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you can find out more about Xavier and the work Action Aid are doing around climate change by visiting their website:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://uganda.actionaid.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://uganda.actionaid.org/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Smallholder farmers in Arua, Gulu and Lira on how climate change is affecting their lives; and Xavier Ejoyi of Action Aid on resilient communities.","date_published":"2024-06-25T09:00:00.000+02:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/bc251325-3dab-4c55-901f-47a724ce2a5c/3f7c91fd-e8e7-4b08-a288-56171bfe18a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21482265,"duration_in_seconds":1342}]}]}