November 13, 2024/
Kenya is stepping up in the climate fight, targeting a 32% reduction in greenhouse gas…
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November 12, 2024/
According to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Director General Mamo B. Mamo, the Kenyan government is accelerating the development of three key regulations to activate carbon markets. Following the recent Climate Change Act of...
November 12, 2024/
The recent endorsement of global carbon market standards under Article 6.4 during COP29 in Baku marks a significant development in climate finance and carbon emissions trading, especially beneficial for developing countries like Kenya. This...
November 8, 2024/
Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi have discovered a natural solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Their latest study reveals that bacteria in the gut of mealworms...
November 8, 2024/
The Center for Environment Justice and Development (CEJD), in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, recently hosted a media roundtable to discuss the ongoing Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process for the global treaty on...
November 6, 2024/
The inaugural 2024 China-Africa Renewable Energy Investment Summit convened investors and renewable energy stakeholders from several African countries, including Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Uganda. The summit aims to leverage Africa's vast clean energy...
November 5, 2024/
The donkeys of Lamu now face serious threats that jeopardize their well-being and, consequently, the town’s heritage. Mistreatment, exposure to plastic waste, and other harmful substances are rampant as these animals roam freely, often...
November 1, 2024/
These innovative fences, which house live honey bees, have been shown to reduce elephants' destruction of small-scale farms by an astounding 86%, offering significant relief to local farmers and enhancing their livelihoods.
October 30, 2024/
A groundbreaking report by Oxfam International, " Carbon Inequality Kills, " shows that the high carbon emissions of the world’s 50 richest people are worsening hunger, poverty, and deaths.
October 29, 2024/
Kenya has emerged as the leading country in East Africa regarding per-capita consumption-based carbon emissions. According to recent data, the average Kenyan lifestyle contributes approximately 0.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide (tCO₂) per person annually.
October 22, 2024/
In response to the escalating drought crisis in Kilifi County, Beatrice Askul Moe, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, ASALs, and Regional Development, launched a multifaceted drought response initiative to support vulnerable communities.
October 16, 2024/
The latest report from the United Nations’ Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals a startling trend: electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than recycling efforts. In 2022 alone, the world produced a staggering...
October 15, 2024/
Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) a startup in Kenya's capital Nairobi, is emerging as a vital solution in the fight against textile environmental degradation. ACT is dedicated to collecting, repurposing, and recycling discarded textiles that would...
October 15, 2024/
In the remote village of Syongiloi, Bomet County, Kenya, smoke drifts from Gladys Chelagat’s grass-thatched kitchen roof. Inside, she tends to a traditional three-stone fire fueled by firewood—her primary cooking method.
October 14, 2024/
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released its 2024 Living Planet Report, which paints a sobering picture of global biodiversity. According to the report, the world has seen a 73% decline in...
October 12, 2024/
A new study finds that temporarily exceeding the global temperature rise of 1.5°C is likely to have long-term consequences. The research, by 30 scientists published on October 9, 2024, in Nature, found that such...
October 12, 2024/
Over 1,000 schools across Kenya took part in the inaugural First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA), which provided students with a platform to contribute to the country’s climate action efforts through art, essays, and spoken...
October 11, 2024/
Coffee farmers in Kenya and other producing countries in Africa, Asia and South America are faced with the threat of losing livelihoods due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts.
October 9, 2024/
Researchers have warned that climate change threatens the future of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
October 1, 2024/
In the bird world, males tend to steal the spotlight with their vibrant colors and striking features. Female birds, on the other hand, often go unnoticed. Dr. Peter Njoroge, a bird expert with the...
September 27, 2024/
In a landmark decision, Kenya has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition, a powerful alliance of 67 nations united in the fight against plastic pollution. This coalition aims to develop a robust, legally binding...
September 26, 2024/
By Neville Ng’ambwa In a significant step toward fostering environmental sustainability, Kenya held bilateral talks…
September 17, 2024/
Often referred to as the "beast of burden," donkeys in Kenya and across the globe face an existential threat due to illegal trade for their skins. As their numbers dwindle, the remaining donkeys continue...
September 13, 2024/
Kenyan environmental activist James Wakibia has launched a new campaign advocating for a legally binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution.
September 12, 2024/
In a bold step towards addressing the environmental impact of the fashion industry, key stakeholders are set to converge in Kilifi on September 14 for Fashion4Nature, a groundbreaking event aimed at mitigating the negative...
September 11, 2024/
Soil testing provides critical insights into soil composition, fertility, and overall health, making it a key factor to consider before venturing into farming. This essential service has been a cornerstone of Millennial Agriculture Limited,...
September 11, 2024/
The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has raised serious concerns over the global air pollution crisis, revealing in a new report that 99 percent of the world’s population breathes air that fails to meet...
September 11, 2024/
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to spend Sh18 million over the next three years to install GPS tracking devices on vultures. This initiative aims to enable faster responses to poisoning incidents, which...
September 7, 2024/
By Dan Kaburu As the curtain falls on the 10th Special Session of the Africa…
September 5, 2024/
Mohamed Adow, Director of the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, voiced his support, saying, “For too long the COP summits have been largely full of delegates from the Global North. It’s an example...
September 5, 2024/
The Namibian government has initiated the culling of more than 700 wild animals in response to the country’s worst drought in decades. The move, announced last week by the Environment Ministry, is aimed at...
September 5, 2024/
34-year-old Peter Mbiria is breathing new life into aging cars by replacing their outdated carburetor systems with cutting-edge fuel injection technology
September 3, 2024/
Tourism generates significant revenue, providing funding for wildlife protection and supporting communities that rely on the parks for their livelihoods. However, the sheer volume of tourists descending on the Serengeti and Masai Mara during...
August 23, 2024/
Africa's second-highest peak, Mount Kenya, is on the brink of losing its iconic glaciers within the next six years. A recent report from the Kenya Meteorological Department paints a stark picture of the future...
August 21, 2024/
Lilongwe has become the first African capital city to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and is one of two Malawian cities, alongside Mzuzu, that have now endorsed the proposal.
August 13, 2024/
Kenya's scientists are delving into the mysteries of a powerful wind that shapes the climate across East Africa. Known as the Turkana Low-Level Jet (LLJ), this wind is more than just a meteorological curiosity—it's...
August 7, 2024/
The world faces a significant challenge in meeting its 2030 renewable energy generation target. According to the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
August 6, 2024/
Access to safe and affordable cooking energy remains a significant challenge in developing countries, including Kenya. Traditional energy sources contribute to respiratory diseases and climate change through deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
August 5, 2024/
Currently, over 4 million Zambians are grappling with severe droughts that are worsening each day. Known for its large maize production, Zambia's crop yields have plummeted due to the ongoing drought. Chilufya has been...
August 2, 2024/
At least 16 forest rangers have died in the line of duty, with 33 suffering serious injuries, between 2023 and 2024. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) reveals that rangers face significant threats from armed...