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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreThe Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) urges business owners and manufacturers to take proactive steps to ensure that their waste service providers possess all the necessary and valid licenses and certifications. The organization stresses the importance of verifying these credentials to avoid the risks associated with unlicensed…
Read MoreThe National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged private businesses to invest in Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) as the country prepares to shift away from traditional dumping sites.
Read MoreEcobora www.ecobora.co is a green energy company whose vision is to empower local communities using green energy as a catalyst for energy poverty alleviation. “We started seeing the impact we had on families and communities where our wood pellets began replacing collecting and using smoky firewood in rural…
Read MoreBy Wanja Mwaniki Urgent Action Needed to Limit Global Warming to 1.5°C The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has declared a climate emergency, warning that without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, global warming could exceed 2.9°C this century, leading to catastrophic consequences for life on Earth. According…
Read MoreAt only 12 years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani is emerging as one of the most dedicated environmental ambassadors. Her commitment to conservation is evident through her active participation in various initiatives.
Read MoreBY WANJA MWANIKI Demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing rapidly, fueled by technological advancements. One of the latest innovations is a solar-powered refrigerator developed by Kenyan engineer Norah Magero. The device, named Vaccibox, has been mounted on an electric bike, allowing it to maintain a consistent cooling…
Read MoreKenyan civil society organizations, led by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation Nairobi, are calling on African leaders to unite and demand decisive action to reduce plastic production and eliminate hazardous chemicals throughout the lifecycle of plastics.
Read MoreResearchers 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 can digest plastic, breaking it down into simpler, less harmful substances.
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