As Fish Disappear, Kenya’s Coastal Families Fight for Survival
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As Fish Disappear, Kenya’s Coastal Families Fight for Survival

Fishers and fish traders in Kenya's Mida Creek are struggling to survive as declining fish stocks, environmental degradation, climate change, and growing tourism pressures threaten one of the country's most important coastal ecosystems. Despite the challenges, local communities are restoring mangroves, promoting sustainable fishing, and working to protect the marine resources that sustain their livelihoods.
IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive
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IRENA Warns Renewables Alone Won’t Keep 1.5°C Goal Alive

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has warned that expanding renewable energy alone will not be enough to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. A new report calls for faster electrification, modern electricity grids, energy efficiency, and the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, while highlighting Africa's vast renewable energy potential and the urgent need for greater investment.
Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount
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Kenya Races to Prepare for Powerful El Niño as Global Warnings Mount

Kenya is stepping up its disaster preparedness after the Cabinet approved an Ad Hoc El Niño Committee to coordinate the country's response to a potentially powerful El Niño event. With global climate agencies warning of strengthening El Niño conditions through 2026, the committee aims to improve early warning systems, emergency coordination, and climate resilience to minimize the devastating impacts of floods, landslides, and waterborne diseases.