This past week in Geneva, during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, an urgent gathering took place. It wasn’t just another side event. It was a moment of reckoning.
GUIZHOU JUNE 28 - China floods again as heavy rains batter Guizhou for the second time in a week—yet thousands of kilometres away, the shockwaves of this climate-driven disaster hit close to home for Africa too.
Margins are shifting. Wajir’s farmers affirm that climate adversity can spark innovation, offering scalable solutions to drought-prone regions. Their story is not just local; it's a blueprint for sustainable livelihoods and climate adaptation in Kenya’s arid frontier.
Ten kilometers west of Wajir town, in the dry and unforgiving plains of northern Kenya, a quiet revolution is stirring—born not of protest or politics, but of milk, resilience, and the will of Somali women refusing to be broken by climate or history.
Boda Boda motorcycles, while offering fast and convenient transport across Kenya, have long played a troubling role in aiding environmental crimes. From ferrying illegally sourced charcoal, timber, and cedar poles to transporting bushmeat and even live wild animals, motorbikes have become a weak link in the country’s conservation efforts.
Kenya is rewriting the story of drought, transforming it from an emergency into a challenge that can be anticipated, prepared for, and even strategically managed.
Throughout Africa and beyond, the coconut tree has long been revered for its economic and cultural importance. In Kenya's coastal regions, the tree also fosters community - by offering shelter and a space for the sharing of stories and the ritual sharing of mnazi, or palm wine.
Kenyan MPs want Green Climate Fund money used locally to benefit communities, not foreign consultants. They’re pushing for greater involvement in climate projects like FLLOCA and demanding accountability in fund allocation and use.
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