March 19, 2026 - Big3Africa.org

Ecosystem Loss Costing Kenya Billions, World Bank Warns

Peter Ngare March 19, 2026

Kenya is losing billions annually due to degraded forests, wetlands and rangelands, according to a new World Bank report. The study warns that ecosystem loss is weakening climate resilience, cutting productivity and deepening economic vulnerability across key sectors.

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UN Chief Says Iran War Should Prompt Faster Transition to Green Energy

Peter Ngare March 19, 2026

Global energy shocks triggered by the war in Iran are exposing the risks of fossil fuel dependence, with UN climate chief Simon Stiell urging nations to accelerate the shift to renewables. He warns that clean energy is no longer just a climate solution but also a matter of economic stability and national security.