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IUCN Urges Governments to Make Nature Protection a COP31 Priority

Mwangi Ndirangu November 10, 2026

IUCN is urging governments at COP31 to make ecosystem protection and restoration central to climate action, calling for stronger biodiversity commitments and increased funding for nature-based solutions.

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Kenya Turns to Bamboo to Restore Water Sources and Create Jobs

Neville Ng'ambwa September 21, 2026

Kenya is turning to bamboo as a nature-based solution for restoring water sources, rehabilitating degraded land and creating jobs. In Meru County, communities say bamboo has helped revive springs while supporting women-led businesses. Under its National Bamboo Development Strategy 2025–2035, Kenya plans to add 150,000 hectares of bamboo, while promoting processing and manufacturing to keep more value and jobs in the country.

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Upper Tana Water Fund Marks 10 Years

Neville Ng'ambwa March 9, 2026

Kenya marks a decade of the Upper Tana Water Fund, highlighting how nature-based solutions and public-private partnerships are protecting water sources and strengthening climate resilience.