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Experts Urge Data-Driven, Coordinated Efforts to Protect Africa’s Forests and Ecosystems

Dan Kaburu September 19, 2025

As Africa faces accelerating threats to its forests and biodiversity, experts at the Africa Regional Centres of Excellence (ArcX) forum are calling for stronger, coordinated action backed by science, technology, and innovation.

Conservation

Saving the Mau Water Tower

Dan Kaburu September 18, 2025

Mau forest complex, one of the five main water towers in Kenya, has for a long time been under threat from human activities, that undermine its ecological, economic and climatic value.

Green Finance

African Startups Gain Boost from $150 Billion Green Finance Push

Dan Kaburu September 13, 2025

The Second Africa Climate Summit concluded in Addis Ababa with the launch of two major green industrialisation initiatives, highlighting that green investment is a key driver for Africa’s sustainable development. These areas include energy, agriculture, water, transport, and resilience.

Wildlife

Drones Usher New Dawn in Taming Human-Wildlife Conflict

Dan Kaburu September 9, 2025

Farmers in Kimana know the drill. Spotlights beam from homesteads as families try to shield their fields of maize, tomatoes, and watermelons from herds of elephants.

Conservation

Lunga Lunga Residents Lead Nairobi Air Pollution Fight

Dan Kaburu September 1, 2025

Determined to create change, Saida, Imbwira, and hundreds of their neighbors have embraced conservation efforts. On this day, more than 300 residents participated in a community-led cleanup supported by the Breathe Nairobi Initiative.

Climate Change

Climate Change Threatens Cradle of Humankind

Dan Kaburu August 30, 2025

Climate change is threatening Turkana the Cradle of Humankind. Rising lake waters and other environmental pressures have already submerged several historical sites, with fears that more could soon be lost as Lake Turkana continues to rise.

Climate Change

Kenya Beats Canada to Host IUFRO Congress in 2029

Dan Kaburu August 28, 2025

“In our bid themed “Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry Research and Development” truly summed up the spirit of collaboration that lies at the heart of IUFRO’s mission and Africa’s future. Said Dr. Njuguna. “KEFRI is taking the lead in ensuring the congress is successful”, added Dr. Njuguna

Climate Change

Mt Kenya Melting Glaciers and Deadly Invasive Weeds

Dan Kaburu July 24, 2025

Once cloaked in majestic white, the mountain’s summit now exposes bare, rugged rock where glaciers used to gleam. What remains of the ice appears as faint streaks, ghostly remnants of a vanishing era, melting away year by year.

Climate Change

African Ministers Demand Climate Justice at AMCEN 20

Dan Kaburu July 19, 2025

Among the key outcomes, ministers pledged support for a robust Global Plastics Treaty aimed at addressing pollution across the entire lifecycle of plastics. This commitment aligns with the continent’s increasing focus on circular economy principles and sustainable chemical management

Climate Change

Wetlands, the Vanishing Lungs of Earth

Dan Kaburu July 16, 2025

A recent report unveiled at the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) by Wetlands International paints a stark picture. Since 1970, nearly a quarter of the world’s wetlands have been lost.