Flamingo Decline in Rift Valley Signals Urgent Climate Threat

Flamingo Decline in Rift Valley Signals Urgent Climate Threat

On International Biodiversity Day, new research from Nakuru and Elementaita lakes highlights the alarming decline in flamingo numbers. Rising water levels, climate change, and pollution are degrading critical habitats, reducing food sources, and disrupting migration patterns. The County Government of Nakuru, UNESCO, and KWS are urging urgent conservation efforts to protect these iconic birds and restore fragile lake ecosystems.