UN Chief Urges More Funding for Climate Loss and Damage
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UN Chief Urges More Funding for Climate Loss and Damage

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at COP29 in Baku, highlighted that the initial $700 million for the Loss and Damage Fund—a victory for developing nations, multilateralism, and climate justice—equates to the annual earnings of the world’s ten highest-paid footballers.
National Carbon Registry on the way as Kenya Eyes Carbon Markets
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National Carbon Registry on the way as Kenya Eyes Carbon Markets

According to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo B. Mamo, the Kenyan government is accelerating the development of three key regulations to activate carbon markets. Following the recent Climate Change Act of 2016 amendment, governance measures for both carbon markets and non-markets have been established.
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COP29 Agrees International Carbon Market Standards

The recent endorsement of global carbon market standards under Article 6.4 during COP29 in Baku marks a significant development in climate finance and carbon emissions trading, especially beneficial for developing countries like Kenya. This standard allows countries to trade carbon emission reductions, aiming to accelerate the implementation of climate action plans through financial support and accessible carbon markets.
Plastic Waste Impact on Lamu’s Donkeys
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Plastic Waste Impact on Lamu’s Donkeys

The donkeys of Lamu now face serious threats that jeopardize their well-being and, consequently, the town’s heritage. Mistreatment, exposure to plastic waste, and other harmful substances are rampant as these animals roam freely, often found rummaging through garbage dumps.