The new rules, found in what’s known as the EU Deforestation Regulation, are part of a wider effort to ensure European consumption doesn’t drive global deforestation.
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The ongoing standoff over Karura Forest’s entry fees has taken a sharp legal turn after the Environment and Land Court (ELC) in Nairobi certified as urgent a case filed by Friends of Karura and the Community Forest Association.
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After more than a decade of DNA sampling, morphological studies, and tracking giraffe movements across Africa, experts have reached a groundbreaking conclusion that giraffes are not one species but four.
Read More A new study published in Nature Medicine has taken the alarm a step further. Scientists examining brain tissue in New Mexico found traces of microplastics lodged in human brains. In some cases, they estimated up to 10 grams, about the weight of a crayon, could be present in…
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Determined to create change, Saida, Imbwira, and hundreds of their neighbors have embraced conservation efforts. On this day, more than 300 residents participated in a community-led cleanup supported by the Breathe Nairobi Initiative.
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Climate change is threatening Turkana the Cradle of Humankind. Rising lake waters and other environmental pressures have already submerged several historical sites, with fears that more could soon be lost as Lake Turkana continues to rise.
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The battle over money and management of Nairobi’s Karura Forest has taken a dramatic turn after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) on Friday seized control of Karura’s entry gates, hiking entry fees by a staggering 74%.
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The report, UNEP's seventh in the Frontiers series, identifies four emerging environmental issues with profound implications for Kenya, a nation already grappling with climate change despite contributing minimally to global emissions.
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“In our bid themed “Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry Research and Development” truly summed up the spirit of collaboration that lies at the heart of IUFRO’s mission and Africa’s future. Said Dr. Njuguna. “KEFRI is taking the lead in ensuring the congress is successful”, added Dr. Njuguna
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KCB Bank's Green Financing Solutions has launched an inspiring initiative that helps schools transition from reliance on firewood and charcoal to clean energy solutions, such as LPG and solar power. The aim is simple: reduce costs, improve health, preserve forests, and bring sustainability into the daily rhythm of…
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