Big3Africa.org - Climate | Conservation

Desalination Lessons from Israel for Kenya’s Coastal Water Future

Neville Ng'ambwa November 19, 2025

Israel’s historic move to refill the Sea of Galilee with desalinated water offers powerful lessons for Kenya’s water-stressed coastal communities. With smart planning, renewable energy and community-led models, desalination could finally deliver clean, reliable drinking water to towns and islands long left behind.

Conservation

Gabon Signs Landmark Forest Pact as Africa Adopts PFP Model

Big3Africa Desk November 19, 2025

Gabon has signed a landmark conservation deal to protect 34,000 square kilometres of rainforest, strengthening the rise of the Project Finance for Permanence model in Africa. Kenya is now preparing its own PFP framework to secure long-term funding for critical ecosystems and community conservancies.

Tech & Energy

Moja EV to Open Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mombasa

Wanja Mwaniki November 19, 2025

Kenya’s electric mobility sector is set for a major boost with Moja EV announcing it will open an electric vehicle assembly plant in Mombasa in January 2026.

Tech & Energy

Synnefa Wins Global Backing to Scale Smart Solar Dryers

Wanja Mwaniki November 18, 2025

Kenyan agritech startup Synnefa has secured new funding and technical support from global climate innovation platforms PREO and P4G, boosting its rollout of smart solar dryers that cut post-harvest losses by up to 45%. The support positions the company to scale its climate-smart technology to thousands of smallholder farmers across Kenya and East Africa.

Conservation

Across the Border Ethiopia Also Under Mathenge Threat

Neville Ng'ambwa November 17, 2025

Mathenge, introduced in Ethiopia like in Kenya, is threatening water, livestock, and livelihoods. Scientists warn that sustainable land management and native restoration are key to controlling its impact.

Green Finance

Africa Can Create 25 Million Green Jobs by 2050, Says World Bank Report

Peter Ngare November 17, 2025

A new World Bank report shows Africa’s green transition could unlock up to 25 million new jobs. With smart investment in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture and resilient cities, the continent has a real opportunity to build a stronger, greener future for its fast-growing youth population.

Climate Change

UNESCO Says 96,000 Schools Worldwide Have Adopted Its Green Practices

Big3Africa Desk November 17, 2025

UNESCO reports that over 96,000 schools in 93 countries have adopted green practices as education systems accelerate efforts to integrate sustainability into learning. While progress is strong, especially in Africa, many schools still lack resources—highlighting the need for greater investment in climate-ready education.

Climate Change

WMO Warns of Accelerating Climate Breakdown as COP30 Gathers Pace in Belém

Big3Africa Desk November 15, 2025

A new WMO climate bulletin released as COP30 unfolds in Belém warns that the planet is warming at an accelerated pace, with rising seas, extreme weather, and record-breaking temperatures defining the decade. The report urges governments to act decisively as the world nears the 1.5°C threshold.

Climate Change

Africa Demands a New Climate Deal Built on Justice, Not Debt

Big3Africa Desk November 15, 2025

Africa delivered its strongest unified call at COP30 in Belém, demanding a climate finance system that works for the continent. Leaders emphasized fair carbon pricing, direct access to funds, and a just energy transition, insisting Africa is a partner—not a beneficiary—in delivering global climate solutions.

Climate Change

Kisumu and Dar es Salaam Lead UN Push to Halve Food Waste by 2030

Big3Africa Desk November 15, 2025

The UN has named Kisumu and Dar es Salaam as key City Champions in a global effort to halve food waste by 2030. The initiative will support African cities in reducing methane emissions, improving food storage, and piloting community-led solutions to prevent food losses.

Rising Lake Turkana Reshapes Traditional Livelihoods

How Youth Are Reviving Dunga Wetland and Protecting Lake Victoria

COP31 Türkiye Leads Global Climate Action

BP Faces Landmark Environmental Lawsuit in Isiolo, Marsabit

The Hidden Cost of What Schools Feed Children

Kenya Falls Short on Balanced Diet, Producing Just 3 of 7 Food Groups

Rising Lake Turkana Reshapes Traditional Livelihoods

How Youth Are Reviving Dunga Wetland and Protecting Lake Victoria

COP31 Türkiye Leads Global Climate Action

BP Faces Landmark Environmental Lawsuit in Isiolo, Marsabit

Desalination Lessons from Israel for Kenya’s Coastal Water Future

Gabon Signs Landmark Forest Pact as Africa Adopts PFP Model

Moja EV to Open Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant in Mombasa

Synnefa Wins Global Backing to Scale Smart Solar Dryers

Across the Border Ethiopia Also Under Mathenge Threat

Africa Can Create 25 Million Green Jobs by 2050, Says World Bank Report

UNESCO Says 96,000 Schools Worldwide Have Adopted Its Green Practices

WMO Warns of Accelerating Climate Breakdown as COP30 Gathers Pace in Belém

Africa Demands a New Climate Deal Built on Justice, Not Debt

Kisumu and Dar es Salaam Lead UN Push to Halve Food Waste by 2030

Rising Lake Turkana Reshapes Traditional Livelihoods

How Youth Are Reviving Dunga Wetland and Protecting Lake Victoria

COP31 Türkiye Leads Global Climate Action

BP Faces Landmark Environmental Lawsuit in Isiolo, Marsabit