On 23 January 2026, more than 150 shea farmers from Otuke and Agago districts gathered in Okere for a landmark workshop aimed at deepening awareness and understanding of the Nilotica Shea Carbon Insets Project. The convening marked a major milestone for the initiative, which is being implemented by Okere City in partnership with Forested, with support from Bansk Beauty, a United .States of America (U.S.A) based cosmetics company whose parent company trades beauty products in

Okere City has officially reached its target of 150 farmers under the Shea Carbon Insetting Initiative, following the successful recruitment of the Olarokwon Farmers’ Group to join the already existing cohort. With 62 members attending the induction session on 25 November 2025, the initiative now stands fully enrolled—strengthening community-led climate action, restoring shea landscapes, and empowering farmers to benefit from regenerative agriculture and carbon credit opportu

In Okere, the shea tree is powering a new community-led carbon credit journey. Farmers are learning that the trees they protect and nurture can store carbon - and create real income. With clear mapping, training, and transparent monitoring, Okere is turning shea conservation into both climate action and opportunity.

In Okere, every seedling planted carries a promise—a promise of restored ecosystems, resilient livelihoods, and healthier households. On...