The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released its 2024 Living Planet Report, which paints a sobering picture of global biodiversity. According to the report, the world has seen a 73% decline in the size of monitored vertebrate wildlife populations between 1970 and 2020, with Africa experiencing…
Read MoreA new study finds that temporarily exceeding the global temperature rise of 1.5°C is likely to have long-term consequences. The research, by 30 scientists published on October 9, 2024, in Nature, found that such an overshoot has irreversible consequences and that rapid near-term emission reductions are essential to…
Read MoreOver 1,000 schools across Kenya took part in the inaugural First Lady Mazingira Awards (FLAMA), which provided students with a platform to contribute to the country’s climate action efforts through art, essays, and spoken word. The award ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, saw young learners being recognized…
Read MoreCoffee 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.
Read MoreResearchers 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.
Read MoreIn the bird world, males tend to steal the spotlight with their vibrant colors and striking features. Female birds, on the other hand, often go unnoticed. Dr. Peter Njoroge, a bird expert with the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), sheds light on why this happens, explaining that the…
Read MoreIn a landmark decision, Kenya has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition, a powerful alliance of 67 nations united in the fight against plastic pollution. This coalition aims to develop a robust, legally binding treaty that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics through a comprehensive and circular approach.
Read MoreBy Neville Ng’ambwa In a significant step toward fostering environmental sustainability, Kenya held bilateral talks with the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Climate Action, Wopke Hoekstra, at the Kenyan Consulate in New York. The discussions centered around the proposed EU-Kenya Green Partnership, designed to enhance cooperation on various…
Read MoreOften referred to as the "beast of burden," donkeys in Kenya and across the globe face an existential threat due to illegal trade for their skins. As their numbers dwindle, the remaining donkeys continue to be overworked, a situation that has raised concerns among animal welfare experts.
Read MoreKenyan environmental activist James Wakibia has launched a new campaign advocating for a legally binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution.
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