Mountain climbing is one of the most exhilarating sports, delivering an unparalleled adrenaline rush. People find solace and pleasure in this activity, as it offers a fantastic way to rejuvenate oneself. An expedition like mountain climbing brings you closer to nature, fostering a deep connection with the environment.

A team of BSc. Wildlife Management students from the Department of Wildlife Management Celebrating their achievement Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has etched its mark on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, with a remarkable achievement by BSc. Wildlife Management students from the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Tourism. On Wednesday morning, 2024, the students successfully reached Uhuru Peak after a thrilling three-day journey, marking a significant milestone in their field practical studies.

The project entitled “Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems in Refugee hosting contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)” in short ECOFOOD, whose implementation started in August 2023 and ends in July 2027, was officially launched on the 10th June, 2024 by the Vice Chancellor of Gulu University in Uganda, Prof. George L. Openjuru. Also in attendance were Dr. Collins Okello, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment and some faculty members as well as project team members representing five contributing institutions led by Ruralis - Institute for Rural and Regional Research based in Norway. The other institutions are Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), and Gulu University. The SUA ECOFOOD team was represented by Prof. Dismas Mwaseba and Dr. Akwilima Mwanri. Funded by the Research Council of Norway, ECOFOOD will investigate how access to agricultural resources (land, water, farm inputs, technology, credit) and climate-resilient innovations, can foster the effective participation of women and youth small-scale food producers in local food systems. Besides, ECOFOOD will provide knowledge on barriers and incentives to adopting climate-resilient innovations within different food systems (crop, livestock, and fisheries) in refugee hosting contexts in Uganda and Tanzania.