COP31 Confronts $305bn Climate Adaptation Funding Gap
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COP31 Confronts $305bn Climate Adaptation Funding Gap

Developing countries will need an estimated US$305 billion annually by 2035 to adapt to climate change, yet current international funding commitments fall far short. As COP31 opens in Türkiye, a new UNEP report highlights the growing climate adaptation finance gap and the urgent need for more accessible funding to protect vulnerable communities, economies and livelihoods.
Kenya’s Rising Heat Puts Children at Risk as UN Agencies Call for Better Health Monitoring
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Kenya’s Rising Heat Puts Children at Risk as UN Agencies Call for Better Health Monitoring

Kenya’s rising temperatures are raising concerns about the health of children, newborns and pregnant women. A new framework launched by WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA recommends tracking health indicators alongside heat exposure to help governments detect risks, strengthen early-warning systems and improve protection for vulnerable populations.
Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules
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Ardena Launches ESG Platform Ahead of 2027 Sustainability Reporting Rules

Kenyan firm Ardena Consulting has launched a digital ESG platform to help businesses measure greenhouse gas emissions, track sustainability performance and prepare reports ahead of new disclosure requirements starting in 2027. The platform comes as a regulatory assessment highlights significant gaps in corporate sustainability reporting readiness.
Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya
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Tropical Storm Agueda Blamed for Delayed Rains, Rising Heat in Parts of Kenya

Tropical Storm Agueda is disrupting rain-cloud formation across parts of Kenya, contributing to delayed rains and unusually high temperatures as the October–December rainy season begins. With El Niño and other atmospheric systems influencing regional weather patterns, uncertainty remains over rainfall distribution and the risks facing farmers, pastoralists and water supplies.
Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy
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Farmers Explore Indigenous Seeds, Soil Health and Clean Energy

Farmers in Kigogo village, Gilgil, Nakuru County, are exploring indigenous seeds, soil restoration and renewable energy to build more resilient farming systems. A field day organised by the Kigogo Self-Help Women Group brought together 120 farmers, exhibitors and community leaders to showcase solutions including biochar-based soil amendments, biogas technology and community seed preservation aimed at improving productivity and managing rising farm input costs.