Stories by: Pendo Setim

Despite the constant reminders, our actions toward the planet show little sign of improvement.

March 21 of every year marks the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to raising awareness about these critical ecosystems. However, do we really need an annual reminder to safeguard our natural heritage?

The film ‘Extrapolations’, created by Scott Z. Burns for Apple TV+, depicts how the world would come to a breaking point due to the effects of climate change.

Her remarks follow the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Narok County government and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, aimed at collecting vital wildlife conservation data.

Baringo County, predominantly rural with 89% of its residents living in the countryside, boasts over 17 registered community conservancies, with more than 20 others in various stages of establishment.

The successful reintroduction of the mountain bongo is not just about species revival; it holds the promise of becoming a major tourist attraction, benefiting local communities by drawing visitors eager to witness these majestic animals in their native en

"Maintaining a clean city is a shared responsibility," Mosiria emphasized. "If we all embrace change and manage waste responsibly from source to final disposal, we can achieve a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone."

Even though baobabs can survive in dry areas, extended periods of drought put stress on their survival. Moreover, climate change affects the growth and survival of younger baobab’s, putting future populations at risk.

The human population depends on nature as much as nature depends on humans. Beyond the healing benefits of nature, the economic livelihoods of humans demonstrate that biodiversity conservation is imperative now more than ever.

Numerous studies have shown that nature offers unparalleled mental health benefits that technology and modern conveniences cannot replicate. Time spent outdoors reduces stress, alleviates feelings of anger, and fosters a sense of calm.

Fossil fuels currently account for 80% of the global energy supply, releasing around 75% of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Chief among these is carbon dioxide, which traps heat from the sun, leading to global warming and its associated impacts.

Clean air is a human right. The United Nations General Assembly formally declared this right in 2022, following the UN Human Rights Council's recognition of the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in 2021.

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The expansion of civilization often came at the cost of nature; to make room for industrialization, vast tracts of land had to be cleared, leading to deforestation and habitat loss. This has fostered a pervasive belief that success in industry necessitate

Destroying trees to make room for agriculture is one of the justifications that humans have been using as an excuse. But can agroecology solve that problem? Yes. It is a matter of choice. You can choose not to cut trees. You can also decide to grow trees

Maintaining high levels of soil organic matter relative to soil type is essential, and farmers can enhance soil fertility and structure by implementing practices such as cover cropping, no-till farming, crop rotation with legumes, leaving crop residues on

The Kenya Wildlife Service highlights the remarkable strength of zebras, stating, “Did you know that a zebra’s powerful hind legs can deliver a kick strong enough to break a predator’s jaw? They can also run at speeds of up to 65 km/h to escape danger! Co

Nearly 90% of the world's glaciers are located in Antarctica, with the remaining 10% found in the Greenland ice cap. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the glacial melt currently observed in Antarctica and Greenland is altering the circulation patterns

“The project will safeguard and restore access to vital institutions and infrastructure, including Musoma Primary and Secondary Schools, Mau Mau Trading Centre, Musoma Shopping Centre, and households currently at risk of displacement,” he said.

“The implementation period of Kenya’s new NDC will be after the lapse of Kenya Vision 2030, the priority mitigation and adaptation actions are aligned with her draft Long-Term Low Emissions development strategy (2022-2050) that sets out the vision object