Women in Laikipia turn Pricky Cactus into a Fruity Wine and Biogas
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Women in Laikipia turn Pricky Cactus into a Fruity Wine and Biogas

Despite its numerous challenges, the plant has emerged as an alternative source of income for some locals, particularly women who harvest and sell the fruits for wine and jam production. Additionally, it is now being recognized as a green energy source, with its leaves being used to generate biogas for cooking through a collaborative program involving Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Agriculture, Laikipia Permaculture Centre, and Florida University in the US.
A Heating Planet Fuels Violence Against Women
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A Heating Planet Fuels Violence Against Women

The report shows that the climate crisis also exacerbates violence against women and girls by making it even harder to address and prevent: “Climate change can create environmental conditions that damage or disrupt schooling, health services, public services and infrastructure, utilities, transportation, social services, healthcare, and local government.”
Women Bear the Burden of Climate Change
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Women Bear the Burden of Climate Change

Cultural norms play a significant role in shaping women's roles, while economic barriers hinder their ability to adapt. The evolving economic landscape, coupled with cultural norms and legal constraints, hinders women from building resilience and diversifying their livelihoods.
Nakuru Launches Climate-Smart Farming
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Nakuru Launches Climate-Smart Farming

Agriculture in Kenya is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with farmers facing the challenges of irregular, insufficient, and unpredictable rainfall patterns. The situation is getting worse by the day, with extreme weather events like droughts and floods wreaking havoc on farmers and communities.
Trump set to Make Earth Sweat
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Trump set to Make Earth Sweat

This week, Trump signed an executive order aimed at state and local climate laws that seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, Trump sought to breathe new life into America's coal industry, directing government heads to challenge state laws related to climate change, environmental justice, carbon taxes, greenhouse gas emissions, or clean energy financing goals.
Is Africa Food Sovereign?
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Is Africa Food Sovereign?

A new policy brief from Power Shift Africa (Kenya) and Germanwatch (Germany) urges the German government to rethink its agricultural cooperation strategy with Africa. The brief, titled "What is the Missing Ingredient? The German Agriculture and Food Strategy for Africa 2025," calls for a shift toward food sovereignty and agroecological practices to address Africa's deepening food crisis.