Kenya needs KES 7 trillion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% between 2031 and 2035. The country plans to raise 20% of these funds domestically, with the remaining 80% coming from international channels such as finance, investments, technology development and transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon…
Read MoreBy Bhabna Banerjee, Inside Climate News Health professionals are issuing warnings about the impact of climate change on the spread and evolution of infectious diseases. Dr. Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, a physician-scientist, epidemiologist, and professor in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, highlighted…
Read MoreRepresentatives 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 MoreCoral Reefs in at least 83 countries, including the coasts of East Africa, have turned white between January 2023 and April 2025, the latest data from the US government’s Coral Reef Watch shows. At a local level, storms, disease, sediments and changes in saltiness can cause corals to…
Read MoreDespite its numerous challenges, the plant has emerged as an alternative source of income for some locals, particularly women who harvest and sell the fruits for wine and jam production. Additionally, it is now being recognized as a green energy source, with its leaves being used to generate…
Read MoreWhen cows' stomachs make methane, they lose valuable energy that could otherwise be used to make milk or meat. By feeding them in a way that reduces methane output, researchers might be able to help the cow produce more milk while also chasing climate goals.
Read MoreThe report shows that the climate crisis also exacerbates violence against women and girls by making it even harder to address and prevent: “Climate change can create environmental conditions that damage or disrupt schooling, health services, public services and infrastructure, utilities, transportation, social services, healthcare, and local government.”
Read MoreThis week, Trump signed an executive order aimed at state and local climate laws that seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, Trump sought to breathe new life into America's coal industry, directing government heads to challenge state laws related to climate change, environmental justice, carbon taxes, greenhouse…
Read MoreA new policy brief from Power Shift Africa (Kenya) and Germanwatch (Germany) urges the German government to rethink its agricultural cooperation strategy with Africa. The brief, titled "What is the Missing Ingredient? The German Agriculture and Food Strategy for Africa 2025," calls for a shift toward food sovereignty…
Read MoreBanks in Kenya have 18 months to start disclosing their climate-related exposure arising from the financing they give to individuals, businesses, and projects. This initiative’s objective is to prompt banks to reduce activities that contribute to climate change while simultaneously supporting endeavors that foster sustainability and a climate-resilient…
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