It is about disseminating compelling stories dedicated to the preservation of our planet and its delicate environment.
In Marereni, Kenya, a marine biodiversity credit program by Seatrees and COBEC is restoring mangroves and livelihoods. Through $3 “biodiversity blocks,” locals plant trees, boost incomes, and rebuild coastal resilience. Despite challenges, the project...
The just-released report in Nairobi, Kenya, commissioned by Natural Justice and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, paints a revealing picture of Kenya’s Climate Justice Movement (CJM).
As Nairobi hosts crucial talks on the Global Plastics Treaty, questions are surfacing over Kenya’s true commitment to ending plastic pollution. Despite pushing to host the treaty’s secretariat, the country skipped key global declarations...
🎭 Who Knows It Feels It , waste pickers take the global stage with powerful legislative theatre, demanding inclusion and justice in the plastics treaty talks. From the dumpsites of Nairobi to the halls...
Green skills refer to the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes needed to live in, develop, and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society. In Kenya, these skills are emerging as a critical pillar for building...
If we are to build a future where Africa thrives, we must fund, amplify, and follow the women who are already doing the work.
GUIZHOU JUNE 28 - China floods again as heavy rains batter Guizhou for the second time in a week—yet thousands of kilometres away, the shockwaves of this climate-driven disaster hit close to home for...
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has voiced frustration at the slow pace of progress at the close of the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62), warning that parties must “go further, faster, and...
A group of young scientists from the University of Nigeria is leading a bold new experiment to fight climate change—by collecting methane from landfills and converting it into biodegradable plastic using naturally occurring bacteria....
War has always left a lasting impact—not just on infrastructure and human lives, but also…
Imagine drain socks fitted in waste-heavy places like Nairobi’s Gikomba market, Eastlands, or near the Mathare River. During heavy rains, instead of plastic flooding into rivers, it gets collected at the drain mouth. Clean-up...
Plastic waste – bottles, containers, packaging from all over the world – is strewn across the beaches. In what should be a breeding ground for fish, locals now find an alarming layer of discarded...
Margins are shifting. Wajir’s farmers affirm that climate adversity can spark innovation, offering scalable solutions to drought-prone regions. Their story is not just local; it's a blueprint for sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation in...
Kenya is embarking on a transformative journey that intertwines cultural heritage with economic development. At the forefront of this initiative is the Indigenous Knowledge Management System (IKMS), a groundbreaking project launched by the National...
A new report by African climate think tank Power Shift Africa is sounding the alarm: carbon markets—long championed as tools to fight climate change—could actually fuel emissions, deepen global inequality, and leave Africa grappling...
The unprecedented translocation Southern White Rhinos from South Africa, marks the largest cross-continental movement of rhinos ever attempted in Africa, helping to flip the continent’s conservation script, which is often headlined with loss of...
Ten kilometers west of Wajir town, in the dry and unforgiving plains of northern Kenya, a quiet revolution is stirring—born not of protest or politics, but of milk, resilience, and the will of Somali...
The demand for clean energy has surged over the past year, and women in rural…
The erosion of civil liberties, growing authoritarianism, and repression of local communities, particularly Indigenous ones, are increasingly undermining conservation efforts. Nowhere is this more visible than in the Serengeti, where the government’s recent crackdowns...
The 2020 locust invasion in East Africa, which affected Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia the hardest, was one of the worst in 70 years. It put over 20 million people at risk of acute hunger...
Nestled in the heart of Machakos County lies the Muumandu Forest block, a once-thriving expanse of 139.2 hectares—roughly 344 acres. More than a mere woodland, Muumandu stands as a vital water tower, a life...
This is Cinema in Nature, a meeting of forest and film, of memory and movement. And it begins not with lights, camera, action, but with breath, with earth, and with the unshakable rhythm of...
A Nigerian climate advocate, Michael Odenigbo, may soon find his name in the Guinness World Records, if verification confirms he successfully planted over 25,000 trees in just 24 hours.
The study says the presence of glyphosate in menstrual products is largely traced back to the cotton used in their production. Cotton is one of the most pesticide-intensive crops in the world. Currently, less...
Once a battleground for land grabbers and environmental heroes, Nairobi’s Karura Forest now faces a quieter, more complex struggle—not against chainsaws, but over the millions it generates in gate fees. At the heart of...
Christine Wangari wraps her arms around the rough trunk of a towering acacia in Michuki Park, Nairobi, her fingers tracing the fissured bark of a tree that two decades ago had been a fragile...
Boda Boda motorcycles, while offering fast and convenient transport across Kenya, have long played a troubling role in aiding environmental crimes. From ferrying illegally sourced charcoal, timber, and cedar poles to transporting bushmeat and...
As the world marked this year’s 2025 World Environment Day, with a spotlight on the…
Kenya took another significant step in protecting its endangered black rhinos by expanding conservation territory through a well-coordinated translocation of the iconic species to Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County. This move officially marks the...
Kenya is rewriting the story of drought, transforming it from an emergency into a challenge that can be anticipated, prepared for, and even strategically managed.
Throughout Africa and beyond, the coconut tree has long been revered for its economic and cultural importance. In Kenya's coastal regions, the tree also fosters community - by offering shelter and a space for...
?️? When stars, insects, and acacia trees guide the forecast... In Isiolo, Samburu elders and scientists came together—and their weather predictions matched. Tradition meets tech in a powerful collaboration against climate uncertainty. #ClimateWisdom #IndigenousKnowledge...
Kenya’s commitment to climate action continues to be put to doubt, with the recent move…
Kenya’s rhino comeback continues! ??? Segera Conservancy becomes the 18th sanctuary as 21 black rhinos are relocated to ease overcrowding and boost breeding. With over 1,000 rhinos now, Kenya is leading in conservation!
Kenyan MPs want Green Climate Fund money used locally to benefit communities, not foreign consultants. They’re pushing for greater involvement in climate projects like FLLOCA and demanding accountability in fund allocation and use.
?️ Weather Alert: Strong winds exceeding 30 knots expected across 15 counties from May 23–25. Coastal and inland residents urged to stay alert! Risk of roof damage, large waves, and power disruptions. #KenyaWeather #KEWeatherAlert...
A groundbreaking study by Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang has redefined the true length of the Congo River. Using advanced satellite remote-sensing and field investigations, Liu determined the river spans 5,260 kilometers — 560 kilometers...
In the grand saga of environmental challenges, few villains are as notorious as the invasive Mathenge (Prosopis juliflora) plant. This green menace has been spreading its tendrils far and wide, wreaking havoc on local...
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...
As the world marks International Day for Biological Diversity, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges nations to urgently reassess their relationship with nature, calling biodiversity loss a global crisis. He emphasized the importance of implementing...
