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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.

Climate Change

Africa’s Freshwater Fish Face Alarming Decline as WWF Sounds the Alarm

Dan Kaburu July 10, 2025

A silent crisis is unfolding beneath the surface of Africa’s rivers and lakes. According to a new report by WWF, freshwater fish populations across the continent are plummeting, posing an existential threat to the livelihoods, nutrition, and cultural heritage of tens of millions of Africans.

Climate Change

The State Of Climate Justice Movement in Kenya

Dan Kaburu July 3, 2025

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).

Conservation

Kenyan Coastline Choking in Plastic Waste

Dan Kaburu June 21, 2025

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 plastic, swept in by ocean currents. The once-rich fishing zones are now suffocating under the weight of pollution.

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Unlocking Kenya’s Heritage for Economic Growth

Dan Kaburu June 19, 2025

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 Museums of Kenya (NMK) during the 8th NMK Science Expo held on June 18, 2025.

Green Finance

New Report Warns Carbon Markets Could Devastate Africa’s Climate Future

Dan Kaburu June 18, 2025

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 with long-term environmental and social consequences.

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Kenya Losing KES 900 Billion Yearly to Climate Change

Dan Kaburu April 24, 2025

Dr. Isaac Kalua said Kenya, and Africa as a whole, has the potential to lead the charge in finding solutions to combat climate change.

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Kenya Joins Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Board

Dan Kaburu April 24, 2025

Kenya has officially assumed the role of the 3rd Vice President on the Sahara and…

Climate Change

Is Africa Food Sovereign?

Dan Kaburu April 10, 2025

A new policy brief from Power Shift Africa (Kenya) and Germanwatch (Germany) urges the German government to rethink its agricultural cooperation strategy with Africa. The brief, titled "What is the Missing Ingredient? The German Agriculture and Food Strategy for Africa 2025," calls for a shift toward food sovereignty and agroecological practices to address Africa's deepening food crisis.

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Advancing Agriculture Through Innovation and Partnerships (CGIAR Science Week)

Dan Kaburu April 9, 2025

CGIAR Science Week, co-hosted by the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is bringing together experts and leaders in agricultural science to explore innovative partnerships. The event focuses on how science and collaboration can help tackle global challenges like food security, nutrition, and strengthening livelihoods.