Babra Kembabazi
@babrakembabazi.bsky.social
WHRD, Environmental and climate justice activist and SDGs advocate
On #AfricaVukaDay2025, I joined @CERAIUg at Makerere University to advocate for a just energy transition, highlighting the urgent need to shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy solutions #RepowerUgandaRepowerAfrica #RenewableEnergyOurPowerOurFuture
May 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On #AfricaVukaDay2025, I joined @CERAIUg at Makerere University to advocate for a just energy transition, highlighting the urgent need to shift away from fossil fuels to renewable energy solutions #RepowerUgandaRepowerAfrica #RenewableEnergyOurPowerOurFuture
On April 29, 2025, I participated in a radio talkshow to create awareness on benefits of clean energy. During the talkshow I shared about the crucial role clean cooking plays in Ugandas Energy Transition targets and achieving carbon neutrality. It also supports attainment of SDG 7 and 12
May 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
On April 29, 2025, I participated in a radio talkshow to create awareness on benefits of clean energy. During the talkshow I shared about the crucial role clean cooking plays in Ugandas Energy Transition targets and achieving carbon neutrality. It also supports attainment of SDG 7 and 12
On April 16, 2025, I participated in a green jobs fair hosted by IGEN-EA to empower Makerere University students with insights on green jobs.
Green jobs not only have the potential to reduce youth unemployment but also drive environmental conservation and climate action
Green jobs not only have the potential to reduce youth unemployment but also drive environmental conservation and climate action
April 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On April 16, 2025, I participated in a green jobs fair hosted by IGEN-EA to empower Makerere University students with insights on green jobs.
Green jobs not only have the potential to reduce youth unemployment but also drive environmental conservation and climate action
Green jobs not only have the potential to reduce youth unemployment but also drive environmental conservation and climate action
I signed up to join the #RenewOurPower online. You should too! 350.org/renew-our-po...
RENEW OUR POWER
350.org
April 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I signed up to join the #RenewOurPower online. You should too! 350.org/renew-our-po...
WEBINAR ALERT: IGEN-EA will on March 27, 2025 starting at 2pm EAT launch a research brief on the tourism opportunities of Greater Masaka vis-a-vis the EACOP project risks. Be part of shaping the future of tourism📷Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist……
March 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
WEBINAR ALERT: IGEN-EA will on March 27, 2025 starting at 2pm EAT launch a research brief on the tourism opportunities of Greater Masaka vis-a-vis the EACOP project risks. Be part of shaping the future of tourism📷Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist……
The East Africa Court of Justice on Feb 24, 2025 heard a landmark appeal to hold #EACOP accountable to regional, International laws. A fundamental step towards environmental justice. Ruling to be made on notice
#StopEACOP
Read details: www.afiego.org/wp-content/u...
#StopEACOP
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February 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The East Africa Court of Justice on Feb 24, 2025 heard a landmark appeal to hold #EACOP accountable to regional, International laws. A fundamental step towards environmental justice. Ruling to be made on notice
#StopEACOP
Read details: www.afiego.org/wp-content/u...
#StopEACOP
Read details: www.afiego.org/wp-content/u...
Last week, I joined @IGENEastAfrica strategic meeting, where we discussed key issues: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Bill, network governance guidelines, fundraising strategies among others to ensure sustainability @NREP_Uganda @BigodituracosC @FEPUUg
February 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Last week, I joined @IGENEastAfrica strategic meeting, where we discussed key issues: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Bill, network governance guidelines, fundraising strategies among others to ensure sustainability @NREP_Uganda @BigodituracosC @FEPUUg
"Unlock Uganda's sustainable future! Prioritizing green economic sectors in FY 2025/2026 can drive economic growth, reduce poverty & protect the environment. Read more insightsas I shqre in the article below www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/...
#GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Conservation
#GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Conservation
February 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
"Unlock Uganda's sustainable future! Prioritizing green economic sectors in FY 2025/2026 can drive economic growth, reduce poverty & protect the environment. Read more insightsas I shqre in the article below www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/...
#GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Conservation
#GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Conservation
"ALARMING! Human-wildlife conflicts escalate in Uganda as oil activities disrupt Murchison Falls National Park(MFNP). Elephants flee their habitat due to vibrations, seeking refuge in nearby Buliisa communities. Who will protect both humans & wildlife?
#StopOilActivitiesInMFNP
#StopOilActivitiesInMFNP
February 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
"ALARMING! Human-wildlife conflicts escalate in Uganda as oil activities disrupt Murchison Falls National Park(MFNP). Elephants flee their habitat due to vibrations, seeking refuge in nearby Buliisa communities. Who will protect both humans & wildlife?
#StopOilActivitiesInMFNP
#StopOilActivitiesInMFNP
Renewable energy provides energy access to marginalized communities, reducing energy poverty and promoting energy equity
#RenewableEnergyForAll
#AffordabilityMatters
#RenewableEnergyForAll
#AffordabilityMatters
February 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Renewable energy provides energy access to marginalized communities, reducing energy poverty and promoting energy equity
#RenewableEnergyForAll
#AffordabilityMatters
#RenewableEnergyForAll
#AffordabilityMatters
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Reposted by Babra Kembabazi
California Just Debunked a Big Myth About Renewable Energy
Myth: Renewable energy isn’t reliable.
Reality: California just debunked that.
Here's a thread based off of this @gristnews.bsky.social article: grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Renewables #Energy
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Myth: Renewable energy isn’t reliable.
Reality: California just debunked that.
Here's a thread based off of this @gristnews.bsky.social article: grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Renewables #Energy
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California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Are renewables reliable? A new study says California ran on renewables alone for a record number of days last year.
grist.org
February 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
California Just Debunked a Big Myth About Renewable Energy
Myth: Renewable energy isn’t reliable.
Reality: California just debunked that.
Here's a thread based off of this @gristnews.bsky.social article: grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Renewables #Energy
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Myth: Renewable energy isn’t reliable.
Reality: California just debunked that.
Here's a thread based off of this @gristnews.bsky.social article: grist.org/energy/calif...
#CA #California #Renewables #Energy
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Reposted by Babra Kembabazi
Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
Exclusive: Health experts and cancer charities say ‘devastating’ findings should serve as wake-up call to ministers
More than 1,000 people a year in the UK are developing the most prevalent form of lung cancer as a result of air pollution, the Guardian…
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Air pollution causing more than 1,000 cases of lung cancer subtype a year in UK
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Promoting green growth does not make you an ‘eco-nutter’. It’s the only way forward
Promoting green growth does not make you an ‘eco-nutter’. It’s the only way forward
Heading off the environmental crisis and growing the economy are not at odds. They are two sides of a coin – as our politicians should realise
If you care about the world we are handing on to future generations, the news on Thursday morning was dramatic.…
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Promoting green growth does not make you an ‘eco-nutter’. It’s the only way forward
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How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
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#ClimateAction 🌎🌍🌏
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How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
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#ClimateAction 🌎🌍🌏
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How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
Fair warning: It's not easy.
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February 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
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#ClimateAction 🌎🌍🌏
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How To Convince Someone To Care About Climate Change
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#ClimateAction 🌎🌍🌏
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#EACOPownership
TotalEnergies (62%), CNOOC (8%), Ug& Tz Gov’ts holding 15% each. EACOP isn't for Uganda’s & Tanzania’s benefit, it's a destruction of their green economy!
Affecting eco-sensitive areas & millions of livelihoods, EACOP MUST BE STOPPED! #StopEACOP
#SaveOurPlanet
#GreenEconomyMatters
TotalEnergies (62%), CNOOC (8%), Ug& Tz Gov’ts holding 15% each. EACOP isn't for Uganda’s & Tanzania’s benefit, it's a destruction of their green economy!
Affecting eco-sensitive areas & millions of livelihoods, EACOP MUST BE STOPPED! #StopEACOP
#SaveOurPlanet
#GreenEconomyMatters
February 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#EACOPownership
TotalEnergies (62%), CNOOC (8%), Ug& Tz Gov’ts holding 15% each. EACOP isn't for Uganda’s & Tanzania’s benefit, it's a destruction of their green economy!
Affecting eco-sensitive areas & millions of livelihoods, EACOP MUST BE STOPPED! #StopEACOP
#SaveOurPlanet
#GreenEconomyMatters
TotalEnergies (62%), CNOOC (8%), Ug& Tz Gov’ts holding 15% each. EACOP isn't for Uganda’s & Tanzania’s benefit, it's a destruction of their green economy!
Affecting eco-sensitive areas & millions of livelihoods, EACOP MUST BE STOPPED! #StopEACOP
#SaveOurPlanet
#GreenEconomyMatters
ALERT! Over 86,000 lives disrupted in Uganda & Tanzania to make way for EACOP! Families forced to flee their homes, livelihoods destroyed, and social-economic progress hindered! It's time to #StopEACOP and prioritize people over profit! #EACOPhasNoFuture
February 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
ALERT! Over 86,000 lives disrupted in Uganda & Tanzania to make way for EACOP! Families forced to flee their homes, livelihoods destroyed, and social-economic progress hindered! It's time to #StopEACOP and prioritize people over profit! #EACOPhasNoFuture
Reposted by Babra Kembabazi
The ratio of spending on low-carbon infrastructure relative to fossil fuels needs to reach 4 to 1 by 2030 for the world to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
At the end of 2023, the ratio, which includes debt and equity underwriting, was 0.89 to 1.
At the end of 2023, the ratio, which includes debt and equity underwriting, was 0.89 to 1.
Global Banks Make Little Headway in Addressing Climate Change
The world’s largest banks are showing little progress when it comes to their promise of helping the world avoid the worst consequences of global warming.
www.bloomberg.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The ratio of spending on low-carbon infrastructure relative to fossil fuels needs to reach 4 to 1 by 2030 for the world to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
At the end of 2023, the ratio, which includes debt and equity underwriting, was 0.89 to 1.
At the end of 2023, the ratio, which includes debt and equity underwriting, was 0.89 to 1.
Reposted by Babra Kembabazi
Good to see opposition to Rosebank growing, in addition to the broad group that already sees through the arguments of profiteering oil & gas giants (more on that ⬇️).
But the arguments against this field are about so much more than carbon emissions:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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But the arguments against this field are about so much more than carbon emissions:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘We’d go absolutely nuts’: PM warned of Labour fight if he backs huge oilfield
Exclusive: MPs and ministers say they would oppose Starmer if he tries to approve Rosebank development
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good to see opposition to Rosebank growing, in addition to the broad group that already sees through the arguments of profiteering oil & gas giants (more on that ⬇️).
But the arguments against this field are about so much more than carbon emissions:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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But the arguments against this field are about so much more than carbon emissions:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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DID YOU KNOW? EACOP is set to unleash 379 MILLION metric tonnes of carbon over 25 yrs! This climate bomb will disproportionately harm marginalized communities! We MUST act now to #StopEACOP and protect our planet! #ClimateJustice #EACOP
February 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
DID YOU KNOW? EACOP is set to unleash 379 MILLION metric tonnes of carbon over 25 yrs! This climate bomb will disproportionately harm marginalized communities! We MUST act now to #StopEACOP and protect our planet! #ClimateJustice #EACOP
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The world is set to make abundant clean energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges—but there’ll still be an excess of planet-heating fossil fuels,
www.theenergymix.com/iea-proclaim...
www.theenergymix.com/iea-proclaim...
IEA Proclaims ‘Age of Electricity’ as Batteries, Solar Surge—But Emissions Still Way Off Course
The world is set to make abundant clean energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges—but there'll still be an excess of planet-warming fossil fuels, a...
www.theenergymix.com
January 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The world is set to make abundant clean energy by the second half of the decade as the production of batteries and solar panels surges—but there’ll still be an excess of planet-heating fossil fuels,
www.theenergymix.com/iea-proclaim...
www.theenergymix.com/iea-proclaim...
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"StopEACOP Campaign condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent arrest, mistreatment & unlawful imprisonment of prominent Ugandan human rights lawyer #EronKiiza... #StopEACOP movement is calling for his release & spotlighting the manner in which the military personnel arrested him"
January 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"StopEACOP Campaign condemns in the strongest possible terms the recent arrest, mistreatment & unlawful imprisonment of prominent Ugandan human rights lawyer #EronKiiza... #StopEACOP movement is calling for his release & spotlighting the manner in which the military personnel arrested him"
Did you know that @EACOP_ will affect key wetlands in Uganda?
❓Did you also know that @TotalEnergiesUG's Tilenga oil project presents risks to a key Ramsar wetland?
No to oil activities in these fragile ecosystems! Let's preserve biodiversity, #NoToOilInWetlands #StopEACOP#Sustainability
❓Did you also know that @TotalEnergiesUG's Tilenga oil project presents risks to a key Ramsar wetland?
No to oil activities in these fragile ecosystems! Let's preserve biodiversity, #NoToOilInWetlands #StopEACOP#Sustainability
February 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Did you know that @EACOP_ will affect key wetlands in Uganda?
❓Did you also know that @TotalEnergiesUG's Tilenga oil project presents risks to a key Ramsar wetland?
No to oil activities in these fragile ecosystems! Let's preserve biodiversity, #NoToOilInWetlands #StopEACOP#Sustainability
❓Did you also know that @TotalEnergiesUG's Tilenga oil project presents risks to a key Ramsar wetland?
No to oil activities in these fragile ecosystems! Let's preserve biodiversity, #NoToOilInWetlands #StopEACOP#Sustainability
Abyss of destruction!!!! Buliisa residents in distress as Tilenga oil activities crack their houses, despite complaints to Total Energies, no action has been undertaken. This is a real manifestation of oil curse
#StopOilActivities
#StopEACOP
#StopOilActivities
#StopEACOP
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Abyss of destruction!!!! Buliisa residents in distress as Tilenga oil activities crack their houses, despite complaints to Total Energies, no action has been undertaken. This is a real manifestation of oil curse
#StopOilActivities
#StopEACOP
#StopOilActivities
#StopEACOP
"ACT LIKE IT'S ZERO HOUR FOR CLIMATE! Stop EACOP now! No to climate destruction, displacement & pollution! Yes to renewable energy, climate justice & a sustainable future! #StopEACOP #ZeroHourForClimate #ClimateActionNow"
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"ACT LIKE IT'S ZERO HOUR FOR CLIMATE! Stop EACOP now! No to climate destruction, displacement & pollution! Yes to renewable energy, climate justice & a sustainable future! #StopEACOP #ZeroHourForClimate #ClimateActionNow"