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12 Year-Old Karen Wanjiru Leading Kenyas Green Revolution

Wanja Mwaniki December 7, 2024

At 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.

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Justice for Waste Workers: Unions and Environmentalists Unite in Plastic Treaty Fight

Big3Africa Desk December 6, 2024

“We can’t continue like this. Poor working conditions in the guise of implementing the utopian vision of a circular economy, where 100 percent of plastic waste is recycled and companies can continue to produce,” warns Gisore Nyabuti, the Secretary-General, Kenya Waste Pickers Association.

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Mealworms Showing Potential for Plastic Waste Solution

Wanja Mwaniki November 8, 2024

Researchers 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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Urgency and Challenges in Finalizing Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

Dan Kaburu November 8, 2024

The Center for Environment Justice and Development (CEJD), in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, recently hosted a media roundtable to discuss the ongoing Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process for the global treaty on plastic pollution. This treaty negotiation will take place in South Korea later this month.

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Urgent Adaptations Needed for Sustainable Coffee Production

Big3Africa Desk October 11, 2024

Coffee farmers in Kenya and other producing countries in Africa, Asia and South America are faced with the threat of losing livelihoods due to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts.

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Mara-Serengeti Ecosystems Threatened By Climate Change

Big3Africa Desk October 9, 2024

Researchers have warned that climate change threatens the future of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.

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Clean Cooking Revolution to Combat Climate Change

Wanja Mwaniki August 6, 2024

Access to safe and affordable cooking energy remains a significant challenge in developing countries, including Kenya. Traditional energy sources contribute to respiratory diseases and climate change through deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Pain of Climate Crisis in Africa

Big3Africa Desk August 5, 2024

Currently, over 4 million Zambians are grappling with severe droughts that are worsening each day. Known for its large maize production, Zambia's crop yields have plummeted due to the ongoing drought. Chilufya has been forced to seek drought-resistant crops.

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The Church’s Role in Environmental Conservation: A Call to Action

Bernard Gitau July 10, 2024

In a world grappling with the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation, the role of faith communities in conservation efforts is increasingly pivotal.

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Addressing Plastic Waste Along the Coastline: A Call to Action

Big3Africa Desk July 4, 2024

Environmental advocates have issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of plastic waste in the Indian Ocean and along beaches, urging for enhanced waste management strategies across coastal areas.