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…
Read MoreKenya has officially assumed the role of the 3rd Vice President on the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS) Board, demonstrating a significant commitment to regional environmental cooperation and climate resilience. In this new leadership position, Kenya aims to enhance its influence in developing sustainable land and water management…
Read MoreThe 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.”
Read MoreWhen compared to other hazards, the study shows, rapid temperature fluctuations pose a unique threat due to the limited time available to respond and adapt, potentially exacerbating impacts on both natural and societal systems.
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreVihiga County Vihiga has launched the County Climate Change Bill 2025, providing a framework for tackling the effects of climate change. Governor Wilberforce Ottichilo said the Act outlines modalities for mobilizing finances and facilitating communities and other stakeholders to effectively respond to matters of climate change and the…
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 MoreThe Aberdare ecosystem-rich biodiversity has won big after the Environment and Land Court in Nyeri stopped the construction of a road cutting the Aberdare National Park into two.
Read MoreNairobi County has emerged as a leader in the food wastage index, with each resident squandering at least 8 kilograms of food monthly, as unveiled by the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 24. This translates to an average of 100 kilograms of various foods contributed annually by each…
Read MoreThe Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has disclosed that the country receives a mere Sh 2 million from the sale of genetic resources or through bioprospecting annually.
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