UNEA-7 Global Environmental Diplomacy Faces a Crisis
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UNEA-7 Global Environmental Diplomacy Faces a Crisis

As UNEA-7 opens in Nairobi, global environmental diplomacy faces a profound crisis. Nations remain divided by sovereignty and geopolitical tensions, slowing progress on climate, plastic pollution, and biodiversity. The Assembly must overcome these obstacles to deliver real action for a planet in peril.
Hope for Kenya’s Mountain Bongo
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Hope for Kenya’s Mountain Bongo

A rewilding program for the critically endangered Mountain Bongo in Kenya offers a narrative of hope, with over 90 individuals now thriving. Discover how conservation heroes like Laban Mwangi are fighting habitat loss and climate threats to save this rare antelope.
Sahel Gets $14.6m AfDB Boost for Climate and Food Security
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Sahel Gets $14.6m AfDB Boost for Climate and Food Security

The African Development Fund has approved a $14.64 million grant to expand a major food security and climate resilience programme in the Sahel. The funding will scale climate-smart villages, strengthen regional seed systems, and support vulnerable communities facing worsening climate shocks. Women and youth will receive targeted support as the initiative boosts agricultural resilience across the region.
Nairobi’s Air Pollution Crisis
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Nairobi’s Air Pollution Crisis

Nairobi is facing a severe air pollution crisis, linked to thousands of premature deaths, especially in low-income areas. Learn about the primary pollution sources and the city's new initiatives, including a 50-sensor monitoring network and the 2025-2029 Air Quality Action Plan, to combat this environmental injustice.