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Africa Climate Summit 2025 Set to Supercharge Action Ahead of COP30
Africa is ready to supercharge climate action, but global leaders must ensure the continent has the resources and support to do so.
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Climate Change Threatens Cradle of Humankind
Climate change is threatening Turkana the Cradle of Humankind. Rising lake waters and other environmental pressures have already submerged several historical sites, with fears that more could soon be lost as Lake Turkana continues to rise.
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Kenya Beats Canada to Host IUFRO Congress in 2029
“In our bid themed “Advancing Global Partnerships in Forestry Research and Development” truly summed up the spirit of collaboration that lies at the heart of IUFRO’s mission and Africa’s future. Said Dr. Njuguna. “KEFRI is taking the lead in ensuring the congress is successful”, added Dr. Njuguna
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Britain’s KES 500 Million Payout Fails Lolldaiga Fire Victims and Biodiversity
Lolldaiga, spanning rolling hills and acacia woodlands, is home to endangered species like African elephants, black rhinos, and Grevy's zebras. The blaze destroyed critical habitats, incinerating vegetation that supported these animals and disrupting migration patterns.
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Mountains of Fashion Waste in Africa
Mountains of waste stretch as far as the eye can see, smoking in places, giving off an acrid stench that stings the eyes and catches in the throat. These are the first sensations that overwhelm you upon arrival at the Dandora dump in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, one of the largest open-air landfills in Africa.
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Plastic Talks Heats Up – Why It Matters for Kenya
Leaders from almost 200 countries are locked in tense talks in Geneva, trying to agree…
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Global Climate Adaptation Push Gains Momentum as NAP Expo 2025 Opens in Lusaka
This year’s theme, “Innovations in the Process”, aims to drive new thinking, technology, and financing models to strengthen National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) – crucial blueprints for building resilience against climate impacts.
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Plastics Treaty Talks Face Collapse as Nations Fail to Break Deadlock
Experts warn that unless negotiators agree on the treaty’s objectives, product control measures, and a robust finance and technology package, the final plastics treaty could be a watered-down compromise that fails to stop plastic pollution.
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From Dandora to Geneva: The Global Fight Over Kenya’s Plastic Waste
Globally, more than 460 million tonnes of virgin plastic are produced annually, with 428 million tonnes made from fossil fuels. Around 353 million tonnes become waste, yet only 9% is recycled.
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Africa’s Voice Rises in Geneva as Global Plastics Treaty Talks Enter Final Stretch
The final round of negotiations to draft a Global Plastics Treaty kicked off on Tuesday, August 5, in Geneva, Switzerland with a renewed push to strike a deal that could drastically reshape how the world produces, uses, and disposes of plastics.