Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous

Extreme Heat Is Making Pregnancy More Dangerous

Extreme heat is emerging as a growing threat to pregnancy and newborn health, with nearly 73% of maternal health professionals surveyed across five countries reporting increases in heat-related cases or complications. The findings highlight the need to integrate maternal and newborn care into national heat and climate-adaptation plans.
World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns

World on Path to Breach 1.5°C Warming Threshold, UN Warns

The world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years, according to a new UNEP report, raising the risk of more severe heatwaves, floods, wildfires, glacier loss and rising seas. While the warning is stark, UNEP says rapid emissions cuts and stronger adaptation can still determine how far temperatures rise and how long the world remains above the critical limit.
Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests

Courts Halt Projects in Imenti and Ngong Road Forests

Kenya's Environment and Land Court has temporarily halted controversial developments in Imenti Forest and Ngong Road Forest, reinforcing judicial oversight of projects affecting protected ecosystems. The rulings preserve the forests while the courts determine whether the proposed developments comply with constitutional, environmental and public participation requirements.
Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave

Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave

A new scientific assessment has linked an estimated 1,300 deaths during Europe's record-breaking heatwave to human-induced climate change. Researchers warn that rising global temperatures are making extreme heat more frequent and deadly, with implications extending beyond Europe to vulnerable regions such as Africa, where communities face even greater risks from rising temperatures.
Why Kenya Is Missing from Nescafé’s Sustainability Push

Why Kenya Is Missing from Nescafé’s Sustainability Push

As Nestlé celebrates major progress under its Nescafé Plan 2030, Kenya—one of Africa’s most renowned coffee producers—is notably absent from the company’s latest sustainability report. While Uganda is highlighted for climate resilience and social impact initiatives, Kenya’s omission raises important questions about future investment, climate adaptation funding, and the country’s place in the evolving global coffee value chain.
G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage

G7 Puts Climate on the Back Burner as Geopolitical Crises Take Centre Stage

Climate action took a back seat at the 2026 G7 Summit as geopolitical conflicts, economic uncertainty, and energy security concerns dominated discussions. For climate-vulnerable countries like Kenya, the shift raises concerns over delayed climate finance and the urgent need to keep resilience and clean energy investments high on the global agenda.