Promoting Sustainable Energy Solutions in Nansana to Combat Climate Change

In the bustling municipality of Nansana, Uganda, Living Earth Uganda (LEU) has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing deforestation and environmental degradation caused by the heavy reliance on firewood and charcoal. The project, “Promoting Usage of Briquettes and Energy Saving Stoves in Nansana Municipality as a Means of Mitigating Climate Change,” introduces sustainable energy solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically beneficial, empowering local youth and women to lead the way.

Promoting Usage of Briquettes and Energy Saving Stoves in Nansana Municipality as a Means of Mitigating Climate Change

Main Objectives:

– Introduce sustainable energy solutions in Nansana Municipality.

– Reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal to combat deforestation and environmental degradation.

– Provide economic opportunities for youth and women through briquette and energy-saving stove production.

Achievements:

– Conducted intensive training sessions for 25 participants, teaching them to make briquettes from biodegradable waste.

– Provided five small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with briquette production machines.

– Supplied tools and materials for producing energy-saving stoves.

– Organized two large sensitization meetings with over 100 participants each to educate the community on the benefits of these sustainable solutions.

Areas of Operation: Nansana Municipality, just outside Kampala, Uganda

Outcomes:

– Participants, like Amina and David, are now producing and selling briquettes and energy-saving stoves, generating income and supporting their families.

– Reduced environmental footprint and improved public health in the community.

– A growing community-wide movement towards sustainable living.

– Empowerment and economic development for local youth and women, contributing to the local economy.

LEU’s project has transformed Nansana, fostering resilience and hope by promoting sustainable energy solutions and serving as a model for other municipalities in Uganda facing similar challenges.