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Plastics Treaty Talks Face Collapse as Nations Fail to Break Deadlock

Benard Ogembo August 12, 2025

Experts warn that unless negotiators agree on the treaty’s objectives, product control measures, and a robust finance and technology package, the final plastics treaty could be a watered-down compromise that fails to stop plastic pollution.

Climate Change

From Dandora to Geneva: The Global Fight Over Kenya’s Plastic Waste

Correspondent August 8, 2025

Globally, more than 460 million tonnes of virgin plastic are produced annually, with 428 million tonnes made from fossil fuels. Around 353 million tonnes become waste, yet only 9% is recycled.

Climate Change

Landmark ICJ Climate Ruling and Its Impact on Africa and Kenya

Peter Ngare July 23, 2025

In a landmark development for global climate justice, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered an advisory opinion affirming that states have binding legal obligations under international law to protect the environment and address climate change.

Climate Change

African Ministers Demand Climate Justice at AMCEN 20

Dan Kaburu July 19, 2025

Among the key outcomes, ministers pledged support for a robust Global Plastics Treaty aimed at addressing pollution across the entire lifecycle of plastics. This commitment aligns with the continent’s increasing focus on circular economy principles and sustainable chemical management

Tech & Energy

Refrigerated E-Bikes Are Revolutionizing Africa’s Food Supply

Correspondent July 16, 2025

African startups are designing and assembling electric vehicles tailored for local delivery needs. From solar-powered cold chains to pharma-compliant vans, these innovations are cutting costs, reducing emissions, and transforming how goods move across the last mile.

Climate Change

Wetlands, the Vanishing Lungs of Earth

Dan Kaburu July 16, 2025

A recent report unveiled at the 20th Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) by Wetlands International paints a stark picture. Since 1970, nearly a quarter of the world’s wetlands have been lost.

Opinions

Defending Kenya’s Climate Voices

Neville Ng'ambwa July 4, 2025

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.

Climate Change

China Floods Again as Rains Slam Guizhou

Neville Ng'ambwa June 30, 2025

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.

Climate Change Food Systems

Greening the Desert, Wajir’s Farmers Lead Climate Resilience

Neville Ng'ambwa June 20, 2025

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.

Feature

Wagalla Women Stir Resilience and Hope Through Natural Yoghurt

Neville Ng'ambwa June 17, 2025

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.