We are looking back at an inspiring visit to Kijani Forestry in Gulu, which are revolutionising conservation through sustainable charcoal production.
This is one of many strategical partnerships we are building to roll out our ‘Karamoja Conservation Zone’ initiative. This initiative aims at environmental conservation of places adjacent to protected areas through development of sustainable community enterprises.
Sustainable Charcoal Production
The Karamoja sub-region in Uganda is rapidly developing and, as a result, at risk of deforestation and land degradation because of mining, agricultural expansion and charcoal and firewood production.
Karamoja Conservation Zones
The sub-region is in need of effective conservation and reforestation interventions. Mount Moroto and Mount Kadam Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), specifically, have been identified as restoration hotspots.
The Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative of Kara-Tunga Foundation (KTF) attends to this potential by developing and scaling a model for ‘buffer zones’ at the border of CFRs, starting at Mount Moroto and Mount Kadam. The core zone houses ecotourism activities and accommodation and a central ‘hub’ for the conservation efforts happening around.
Kara-Tunga Foundation
KTF is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation which aims at fostering peace, prosperity and conservation of natural and cultural resources through eco-tourism development in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja sub-region.
When visitors go for tour in the Karamoja region, many times they get excited when they see stools made by the Karimojong. Many crave to possess a piece. It is fitting therefore that such an individual should know the intrinsic value of the stool as observed by the locals. The casual buyer usually will not …
The Ik people, a small ethnic group residing in the remote mountains of northeastern Uganda, possess a rich and fascinating cultural heritage. The Ik Cultural Heritage Initiative is committed to preserving and promoting this unique culture, particularly among the youth, while also making it accessible to a wider audience, including tourists. One innovative approach to …
The eight edition of The Karamoja Cultural Festival Event 2024 is taking place in Karenga District bordering Kidepo Valley National Park. Kara-Tunga is organising a group safari for those who want to attend Uganda’s most colorful event and combine it with a safari in Kidepo Valley.
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Sustainable Charcoal Production
We are looking back at an inspiring visit to Kijani Forestry in Gulu, which are revolutionising conservation through sustainable charcoal production.
This is one of many strategical partnerships we are building to roll out our ‘Karamoja Conservation Zone’ initiative. This initiative aims at environmental conservation of places adjacent to protected areas through development of sustainable community enterprises.
Sustainable Charcoal Production
The Karamoja sub-region in Uganda is rapidly developing and, as a result, at risk of deforestation and land degradation because of mining, agricultural expansion and charcoal and firewood production.
Karamoja Conservation Zones
The sub-region is in need of effective conservation and reforestation interventions. Mount Moroto and Mount Kadam Central Forest Reserves (CFRs), specifically, have been identified as restoration hotspots.
The Karamoja Conservation Zones initiative of Kara-Tunga Foundation (KTF) attends to this potential by developing and scaling a model for ‘buffer zones’ at the border of CFRs, starting at Mount Moroto and Mount Kadam. The core zone houses ecotourism activities and accommodation and a central ‘hub’ for the conservation efforts happening around.
Kara-Tunga Foundation
KTF is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation which aims at fostering peace, prosperity and conservation of natural and cultural resources through eco-tourism development in Uganda’s northeastern Karamoja sub-region.
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