Lake Bogoria Overflow Threatens Baringo’s Freshwater Ecosystem
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Lake Bogoria Overflow Threatens Baringo’s Freshwater Ecosystem

Rising water levels in Kenya’s Rift Valley are raising fears that saline Lake Bogoria could eventually overflow into freshwater Lake Baringo, threatening fish, aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the lake. Scientists warn that changes in water chemistry could have far-reaching consequences for biodiversity, fisheries and food security.
Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17
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Nairobi Biodiversity Talks Set Agenda for COP17

Global biodiversity negotiations in Nairobi have concluded with a science-backed roadmap for COP17, as governments race to reverse nature loss before the 2030 deadline. With most global biodiversity targets off track, delegates have called for stronger financing, accelerated implementation and greater international cooperation to protect ecosystems and halt species decline.
Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project
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Court Extends Orders Halting Meru State Lodge Project

The Environment and Land Court in Meru has extended conservatory orders stopping the proposed construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Imenti Forest. The ruling keeps the ecologically sensitive forest protected as the court considers legal challenges over environmental conservation, biodiversity, and constitutional rights.