World Biodiversity Day: Every Step Counts for the Planet's Diversity

World Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, 2025, provides an opportunity to recognize the beauty of our planet. Currently, Earth faces threats from pollution, deforestation, climate change, and endangered species.

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?

However, mountain bongos face a multitude of threats from both men and wild animals. Exposure to diseases carried by other animals poses a significant risk to their coexistence. More often, predation, hunting and poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation

The coral polyps which are the tiny organisms which make up a reef extracts carbon dioxide from the surrounding water to build their calcium carbonate skeletons which locks away carbon dioxide in form of limestone.

There are many creatures in the ocean with a variety of species; most are fascinating, but few are as strange and amazing as the octopus. With their ability to change color, flexible bodies and remarkable intelligence, octopi almost seem like something ou

The first ever World Glaciers Day is set to take place on March 21, 2025. The day, declared by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about the essential role of glaciers in the ecosystem.

They may not be recognised or appreciated, but their impact on ecosystems, agriculture, and even medicine is undeniable. Protecting these creatures ensures a balanced ecosystem and a sustainable future for all.

Yellowwood trees play a critical role in carbon sequestration. Their dense canopies absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, mitigating the impacts of climate change. They also provide habitat for wildlife, maintaining biodiversity.

In a time where there is an increase in the production of greenhouse gasses, global temperatures, outspread wildfires, and extreme weather events, what is the role of forests in regulating climate?

Scavengers feed on dead animals or the leftover carcasses of other predators. Though this may sound grim, their role in the ecosystem is far from unpleasant. They perform an essential service by helping to recycle nutrients, prevent the spread of disease,

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

In 1912, it was discovered by Western science during an expedition to Tibet and has since been highly prized for its beauty. Cultivating outside its natural environment is difficult due to its specific needs for humidity, cool weather, and rich, well-drai

The process of making charcoal involves cutting down trees, stacking the wood, and slowly burning it in kilns or earth mounds to remove moisture and volatile substances. On average, a single mature tree can produce approximately 3 to 5 bags of charcoal, e

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.

Section 60 of the Kenya Forest Act 2016 explicitly prohibits cutting down, damaging, or destroying any tree in a forest area without the appropriate licenses. However, this legal framework has proven ineffective in Kajiado, where landowners within the Kik

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.

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

Today, aside from improving the marine ecosystem in the area, the King’s coral structure also serves as a major tourist attraction site

By dint of Chapman’s heart for biodiversity and the love for these spectacular creatures, volunteers and supporters to his verdict grew in numbers over time. The impressive participation has seen the event grow to be the longest-running citizen science pr

Bidding adieu to COP 16, stakeholders pledged to complete the global drought regime at COP17 in Mongolia in 2027. This was highlighted through significant progress in laying the groundwork for land restoration and drought resilience in national policies a

The conference aims to establish the first global regime for drought resilience, building on the recommendations from the Intergovernmental Working Group on Drought formed at COP15. Governments are expected to negotiate commitments to enhance resilience a

This initiative is inspired by the vision of the late Prof. Wangari Maathai, a revered environmentalist. Guided by the Karura Participatory Forest Management Plan (KPFMP), adopted in 2018, the restoration effort employs a phased and scientific approach ai

The sixteenth meeting of the CBD, taking place in Cali from October 21 to November 1, 2024, is pivotal for global biodiversity discussions. Nearly 200 countries have gathered to address the urgent need to combat the alarming rate of environmental degradat

Pangolins are nocturnal animals recognized by their full armor of scales. They are ranged from vulnerable to critically endangered. 4 species live in Africa, namely: Black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tric

“I am deeply concerned by the massive clearing of trees and vegetation around our refugee camps in Garissa and Wajir Counties for wood fuel, a massive deforestation that has been going on for many years,” Duale stated.