It is about disseminating compelling stories dedicated to the preservation of our planet and its delicate environment.
Kenya’s festive season brings joy, movement, and togetherness—but it also carries an environmental cost hidden in traffic emissions, plastic waste, and unsustainable consumption. As celebrations peak, so does pressure on the climate and natural...
A community-led conservation innovation from Tanzania has earned global recognition, proving that Africa’s environmental solutions are most powerful when local people lead. By blending indigenous knowledge with modern conservation science, the initiative is protecting...
UNEA-7 closed in Nairobi with landmark resolutions but also revealed growing fractures in global environmental governance. Debates over critical minerals, climate justice, and implementation gaps underscored how far the world still is from delivering...
Land degradation is undermining Africa’s food security as soils lose fertility, forests disappear and climate stress intensifies. A new FAO report warns that without urgent land restoration and sustainable farming, smallholder livelihoods and national...
Nairobi is cementing its role at the heart of Africa’s green transition, combining global environmental diplomacy, major climate finance deals, and community-driven solutions. From landmark UN assemblies to green lending and clean energy leadership,...
UNEA-7 concluded in Nairobi with landmark resolutions addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, reaffirming Africa’s central role in global environmental leadership. The outcomes set the stage for accelerated implementation of sustainable solutions worldwide.
Truphena Muthoni’s 72-hour tree hug in Nyeri has become a standout symbol of Kenya’s fight for environmental protection and mental-health awareness. What began as a 48-hour challenge in Nairobi grew into a record-breaking act...
Youth, Indigenous peoples, and local communities at ongoing UNEA-7 are demanding real decision-making power in global environmental governance. They argue that slow, top-down systems can no longer address escalating climate impacts especially in Africa...
The UNEP Global Environment Outlook 2025 warns that the world is set to exceed the 1.5°C limit, with intensifying climate disasters, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The report calls for urgent systemic change and stronger...
Kenya’s drought crisis is worsening across 23 ASAL counties, with Mandera already in the “Alarm” phase. NDMA warns that 1.76 million people need urgent assistance, a figure expected to rise sharply by early 2026.
Global stakeholders at UNEA-7 warned that the plastics treaty process remains at risk following the collapse of INC-5.2 talks. Experts called for renewed trust, stronger rules, and political courage ahead of INC-5.4.
The successful joint management of Nairobi’s Karura Forest, a model partnership between the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), has been reaffirmed following a brief but disruptive crisis in...
As the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) gets underway in Nairobi, attention is firmly fixed on the 15 resolutions that could shape global environmental action for years to come.
UNEA-7 has opened in Nairobi as the world faces escalating climate disasters, worsening pollution, and weakening global cooperation. Delegates from 193 countries are under pressure to rebuild trust, negotiate 15 key resolutions, and deliver...
A new global report reveals that forests and trees are vital to the future of agriculture. They regulate climate, protect soils, stabilize water systems, boost biodiversity, and help farmers build climate-resilient food systems—offering one...
Nairobi’s new six-month development amnesty has sparked a heated clash between urban planning goals and environmental protection. While the County Government argues it will help formalize unsafe or unapproved buildings, critics warn it legitimizes...
Maasai women in Kajiado are turning their lived climate struggles into national policy action. Through “Envisioning Resilience Kenya,” their stories of failed crops, rising risks, and innovative adaptation are now shaping Kenya’s climate strategies...
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...
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...
Africa enters UNEA-7 demanding fair, accessible climate finance. Despite global pledges, funding remains far below what frontline communities, wildlife, and conservancies need. Leaders are pushing for equitable financing and real action to protect ecosystems...
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...
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...
The High Court has declared as unconstitutional critical sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act (SPVA), effectively overturning prohibitions on the saving, sharing and sale of uncertified seeds by smallholder farmers.
The Maasai Mara is at the center of a new showdown as activists accuse luxury camps of blocking wildebeest migration routes. KWS refutes the claims, but the clash exposes deeper climate and land-use pressures...
After 10,000 years of silence, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted, sending ash 45,000 feet into the jet stream and across continents. A rare, once-in-a-millennia geological awakening with global impact.
Kenya is turning banana waste into powerful climate solutions. From fibre-reinforced building materials to biodegradable packaging, farmers and innovators are transforming discarded banana stems into products that cut carbon, reduce cement use, and create...
Kenya has released two draft regulations aimed at improving e-waste management and strengthening environmental assessments. NEMA is inviting the public to review and submit feedback before the laws are finalized.
Safaricom’s approval to raise KSh 40 billion through a Medium-Term Note programme could strengthen Kenya’s green finance landscape. With room for green, social, and sustainability notes, the programme offers a pathway for funding cleaner...
A major outcome from COP30 in Brazil is the rise of a new Climate Finance Hub designed to help countries coordinate funding for adaptation and resilience. Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa are among the...
Israel’s historic move to refill the Sea of Galilee with desalinated water offers powerful lessons for Kenya’s water-stressed coastal communities. With smart planning, renewable energy and community-led models, desalination could finally deliver clean, reliable...
Gabon has signed a landmark conservation deal to protect 34,000 square kilometres of rainforest, strengthening the rise of the Project Finance for Permanence model in Africa. Kenya is now preparing its own PFP framework...
Kenya’s electric mobility sector is set for a major boost with Moja EV announcing it will open an electric vehicle assembly plant in Mombasa in January 2026.
Kenyan agritech startup Synnefa has secured new funding and technical support from global climate innovation platforms PREO and P4G, boosting its rollout of smart solar dryers that cut post-harvest losses by up to 45%....
Mathenge, introduced in Ethiopia like in Kenya, is threatening water, livestock, and livelihoods. Scientists warn that sustainable land management and native restoration are key to controlling its impact.
A new World Bank report shows Africa’s green transition could unlock up to 25 million new jobs. With smart investment in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture and resilient cities, the continent has a real opportunity...
UNESCO reports that over 96,000 schools in 93 countries have adopted green practices as education systems accelerate efforts to integrate sustainability into learning. While progress is strong, especially in Africa, many schools still lack...
A new WMO climate bulletin released as COP30 unfolds in Belém warns that the planet is warming at an accelerated pace, with rising seas, extreme weather, and record-breaking temperatures defining the decade. The report...
Africa delivered its strongest unified call at COP30 in Belém, demanding a climate finance system that works for the continent. Leaders emphasized fair carbon pricing, direct access to funds, and a just energy transition,...
The UN has named Kisumu and Dar es Salaam as key City Champions in a global effort to halve food waste by 2030. The initiative will support African cities in reducing methane emissions, improving...
COP30 in Brazil opens amid deep global divisions on climate commitments. From funding gaps and just transitions to rainforest protection and equity in talks, here are the five key issues shaping the world’s most...
