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Land, the canvas of nature and humanity is damaged
I was delighted to participate in the second edition of the Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (G-CAP), held from August 5-9, 2024, in Bonn, Germany. This innovative program, a collaboration between the G20 Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and the UN System Staff College, aims to empower legislators worldwide to champion sustainable land management.…
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The Tragedy of Land Degradation
My heart goes out to all those affected by Sundays tragic landslide at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda. The loss of life and the ongoing suffering of the community are truly devastating. I want to commend Rita Atukwasa, whom I know through the UN Global Land Initiative, for her advocacy in Parliament. Rita’s submission…
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Global Perspectives: Embracing Diversity in Challenging Times
I’ve just returned from the UN Global Changemakers Academy for Policymakers, where I studied the G20 Land Initiative and restoration strategies with a diverse group of international political figures. An experience which has reinforced the fundamental truth: diversity is our strength and underscored the value of multicultural collaboration in addressing global challenges. This international experience…
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From B-Roll to Ballot Box
The mainstream media does the independence movement few favours, and the question “what can we do about it?” is often asked. In short, we need to do a lot more than we are currently. Each of us can play a part in that process. In the digital age, the pro-independence movement in Scotland has a…
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Why “Aye Matters”?
In case you’re wondering why I chose “Aye Matters” as the name for this blog site, all will be revealed. There were several key reasons behind this choice, both personal and political. I often say that done properly, plagiarism can be an artform, and “Aye Matters” was actually the name previously used for the occasional…
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Wayanad Tragedy
I am saddened to see the devastation and loss of life occurring just now in Kerala. Kerala’s Wayanad district has been devastated by a landslide triggered by heavy flooding, resulting in 296 deaths and displacing over 8,000 people. The disaster, exacerbated by continual rain hampering rescue efforts, is part of a worrying trend of…
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I stream, therefore I am
You may have noticed the absence of weekly political vlogs or my occassional live streams of late. To those who have expressed disappointment at this, fear not. I want to assure you that I haven’t given up or stopped making videos. My YouTube channel will soon see a return to regular content creation. The intensity…
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