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Speaker of Ugandan Parliament Launches a drive to Save the Crane

As part of the activities to mark 50 years of independence, the Parliament of Uganda launched a fundraising drive to save the Crested Crane, Uganda’s national symbol which is under threat. NatureUganda was identified as one of the institutions engaged in conservation of the Crested Crane and called upon to participate in this Charity Walk. [...]

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Princess presents award to Nature Uganda staff

HRH The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) recently presented one of the world’s top prizes for grassroots nature conservation – a Whitley Award – to Jimmy Muheebwa, of Nature Uganda (BirdLife Partner), for his work to improve livelihoods and wetland management in the Ugandan catchments of Lake Victoria, and create better habitats for the region’s wildlife, including Uganda’s national bird, the Grey-crowned Crane.

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