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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...
A fierce showdown is raging over the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), one of Africa's most successful community conservation initiatives. This clash could dramatically alter the landscape of environmental finance and local livelihoods. At the...
“As the world turns its gaze toward COP30 in Brazil, I’m heading to the Amazon with a mission fueled by love, responsibility, and resilience,” Muthoni shared with www.big3africa.org. “I’ll embark on a 72-hour silent...
Roam Electric's recognition as the premier electric mobility manufacturer in Africa has solidified Kenya's status as a frontrunner in the transition to clean energy within the transportation sector.
As aggressive resource extraction chips away at the world’s natural biomes, mammals, fungi, corals, and more are squeezed into increasingly smaller islands of life, with climate change compounding the risk to their survival.
In collaboration with the African Climate Platform and other African civil society organizations, PALU asserts that the climate change crisis poses an unprecedented threat to humanity and the planet, particularly in Africa, where communities...
The study uncovered several alarming trends and deviations from recommended pesticide usage practices among small-scale potato farmers. Notably, only 12% of farmers adhered to the manufacturer's recommended application rates.
According to the Financial Sector Deepening Kenya (FSD Kenya) Trust, the main reason for counties paralysis in unlocking green financing is continued heavy reliance on grants rather than exploring other financing models such as...
The United Nations Secretary-General warned on May 15 that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.
Kenyan banks are racing to increase the amount of loans advanced to environmentally friendly projects as the country and the world battle to minimize the impact of climate change by increasingly financing to less...
By Ashoka Mukpo The Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project (NKRCP) has suffered another setback after…
Economists say that African economies and their central banks need to transform the financial system to mobilize investments to address the climate crisis, which is expected to hit agriculture, water, energy and tourism in...
Men’s passion for nyama choma and their preference for cars over public transport are making…
According to the report, the number of disaster-related displacements in sub-Saharan Africa has surged over the past decade, reaching 7.8 million in 2024. Consistent with previous years, floods were the primary catalyst for these...
Over 95% of the world’s Pancake Tortoise population is found on private and community lands across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions.
The big selling point for renewable diesel is that it is almost chemically identical to fossil fuel diesel, meaning it can be substituted in existing diesel engines, making it a so-called drop-in biofuel.
Transport companies in Kenya are making significant progress in carbon reduction initiatives through the adoption of alternative fuel solutions. A notable advancement in this area has been made by DHL Supply Chain, in collaboration...
Research suggests that certain chemicals found in plastics, like phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), are not just harmless additives. Instead, they may be wreaking havoc on male fertility, potentially reducing sperm quality and quantity.
Extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change are greatly affecting every facet of socio-economic development across Africa. The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in "State of the Climate in Africa 2024...
Cow manure is about to become the unsung hero in the fight against pollution, greenhouse…
Japanese motor vehicle manufacturers Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru have teamed up to develop engines compatible with various carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, and e-fuels.
COP30 President-Designate André Aranha Corrêa do Lago said this year’s summit, to be hosted in the Amazonian city of Belem in November, must represent a decisive transition from the regime’s negotiation phase: “COP30 must...
The High Court has temporarily stopped the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from implementing regulations…
In 2014, while studying at the University of Nairobi, Ng’etich took the plunge and founded Synnefa, an agri-tech startup dedicated to equipping smallholder farmers with cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
Between 2020 and 2025, said Mr Udoto, KWS and their partners have managed to intercept a whole bunch of illegal wildlife products, including 5,140 queen ants, 22 tortoises, 5 snakes, a bee swarm, and...
Half of the vegetation in Mt Kenya Forest will disappear over the next 15 years due to climate change and human activities. According to findings of a new research about the impacts of climate...
JKIA Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku convicted the four for violating the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.
Environmentalists across the country are optimistic that implementing the Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR) Regulations, 2024, will promote environmental sustainability and reduce waste in the country.
Kenya lack of commitment to fighting climate change is the suggestion to slap a 16% VAT on solar, wind, and geothermal inputs. Currently, these inputs are VAT exempt, but if this proposal goes through,...
In Kenya, the people categorized as Indigenous are mainly pastoralists and hunter-gatherers. Hunter-gath¬erers include the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yiaku, Waata, and Awer (Boni), while pastoralists include the Turkana, Rendille, Borana, Maas¬ai, Samburu, Ilchamus, Somali, Gabra,...
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance the efficiency of solar panels, potentially increasing their effectiveness by up to 1,000 times compared to current models. This advancement promises to make solar energy...
Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels...
A groundbreaking renewable energy project in Meru County is set to commence construction in early 2026. It is expected to contribute 220 megawatts of electricity to the national grid upon its completion in three...
By Bhabna Banerjee, Inside Climate News Health professionals are issuing warnings about the impact of…
Representatives from at least 180 countries have gathered in Geneva for two weeks of high-stakes negotiations to address the escalating global threat posed by hazardous chemicals, including widely used pesticides and everyday stain repellents.
From customer service to award-winning business leader, Linet Moraa’s journey into the renewable energy sector proves that passion, resilience, and continuous learning can spark real change. Her next chapter? Building a sustainable, inclusive future.
The Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation, through the State Department for Irrigation, is currently developing a policy aimed at addressing land degradation. Ian Thandi, the Director of Climate Change Resilience for Food and...
Coral Reefs in at least 83 countries, including the coasts of East Africa, have turned…
Despite its numerous challenges, the plant has emerged as an alternative source of income for some locals, particularly women who harvest and sell the fruits for wine and jam production. Additionally, it is now...
Dr. Isaac Kalua said Kenya, and Africa as a whole, has the potential to lead the charge in finding solutions to combat climate change.
