World Edges Closer to 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Third Consecutive Year
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World Edges Closer to 1.5°C Warming Threshold for Third Consecutive Year

The world is nearing the 1.5°C climate threshold, with WMO data confirming that 2025 averaged 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, marking three consecutive years of record heat. Climate extremes are no longer rare, but a new global reality. For Kenya, this warming trajectory threatens food security, water resources, and public health, underscoring the urgency of climate-resilient action.
Kiambu and Nakuru Identified as Critical to Kenya’s Climate Mitigation Efforts
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Kiambu and Nakuru Identified as Critical to Kenya’s Climate Mitigation Efforts

Kenya’s intermediary cities like Kiambu and Nakuru could determine the country’s climate future. A new OECD and UN-Habitat report warns that car-centred planning risks locking these fast-growing urban areas into high emissions. Early action on transport and land use could cut pollution while improving access to jobs and services.
US Exits from International Climate Governance
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US Exits from International Climate Governance

The United States has announced its withdrawal from dozens of international treaties and institutions, including the UNFCCC and IPCC. The move signals a major retreat from global climate leadership and raises concerns for climate finance, science, and multilateral cooperation. Developing countries stand to feel the impact most.
Kenya’s Drought Crisis Deepens as La Niña Lingers
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Kenya’s Drought Crisis Deepens as La Niña Lingers

Kenya is currently grappling with the severe tail end of a persistent La Niña event, which has drastically suppressed expected rainfall across the nation. The resulting intensification of drought conditions is now posing a critical threat to millions of lives. An estimated 2.1 to 2.5 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity through early 2026.