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Food Waste Is a Climate Emergency: UN Sounds the Alarm
29 Sep, 2025 04:56 PM
The event aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3, that aims to halve the world food waste by 2030. With COP30 on the horizon, leaders say food systems must be central to climate negotiations.
The event aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12.3, that aims to halve the world food waste by 2030. With COP30 on the horizon, leaders say food systems must be central to climate negotiations.
Kenya At The Heart Of Global Tourism's Sustainable Future
27 Sep, 2025 10:00 AM
World Tourism Day is not just a celebration but a reminder of the responsibility and opportunity embedded in the industry. For Kenya, the path forward lies in scaling innovation, enhancing sustainability, and fostering inclusive growth.
World Tourism Day is not just a celebration but a reminder of the responsibility and opportunity embedded in the industry. For Kenya, the path forward lies in scaling innovation, enhancing sustainability, and fostering inclusive growth.
What Every Tourist Must Know About Kenya’s New Pledge
26 Sep, 2025 07:10 PM
By encouraging mindful interaction with nature, the government seeks to ensure wildlife preservation for generations to come and strengthen public awareness of sustainable tourism practices.
By encouraging mindful interaction with nature, the government seeks to ensure wildlife preservation for generations to come and strengthen public awareness of sustainable tourism practices.
World Maritime Day 2025 Calls for Ocean Climate Action
25 Sep, 2025 03:19 PM
Marking World Maritime Day is about more than celebration. It is an urgent reminder of the challenges facing the oceans and the shared responsibility to act.
Marking World Maritime Day is about more than celebration. It is an urgent reminder of the challenges facing the oceans and the shared responsibility to act.
TBT 2015: When Spiritual Leadership Shaped Global Policy
25 Sep, 2025 01:00 PM
By mobilizing communities and calling for a shared sense of human duty, spiritual leaders like Pope Francis demonstrate that meaningful climate action often goes beyond convectional political strategies.
By mobilizing communities and calling for a shared sense of human duty, spiritual leaders like Pope Francis demonstrate that meaningful climate action often goes beyond convectional political strategies.
Climate Justice: Inside Africa's Push for Financial Reform
25 Sep, 2025 11:06 AM
“Global climate financing is unfair,” Ruto said, “forcing Africa to raise most of its resources at home and placing an impossible burden on economies that have contributed the least to this crisis.”
“Global climate financing is unfair,” Ruto said, “forcing Africa to raise most of its resources at home and placing an impossible burden on economies that have contributed the least to this crisis.”
How Nakuru farm harnesses solar for sustainable agriculture
23 Sep, 2025 10:00 AM
Dr. Harun Warui, a co-founder of the farm says it begun its operations in 2016 and ran solely on hydroelectric power until 2023 when they realized that the farm that hosts 13 dairy cows, 15 sheep, and several number of poultry birds, was unable to shoulde
Dr. Harun Warui, a co-founder of the farm says it begun its operations in 2016 and ran solely on hydroelectric power until 2023 when they realized that the farm that hosts 13 dairy cows, 15 sheep, and several number of poultry birds, was unable to shoulde
WMO’s 2024 Water Report Reveals a Planet in Hydrological Turmoil
19 Sep, 2025 07:48 PM
According to WMO, two-thirds of rivers globally have shown abnormal water levels over the past six years.
According to WMO, two-thirds of rivers globally have shown abnormal water levels over the past six years.
Kenya Bets Big on Bamboo for Climate Resilience and Green Jobs
18 Sep, 2025 06:46 PM
With the new strategy in place, Kenya is not just planting bamboo, it’s planting the seeds of a greener, more resilient future.
With the new strategy in place, Kenya is not just planting bamboo, it’s planting the seeds of a greener, more resilient future.
Nations Heal the Sky: How Global Treaties Saved the Ozone Layer
16 Sep, 2025 02:57 PM
As the world marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, one truth stands tall: multilateral agreements work. They don’t just promise, they deliver. The Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol, and the Kigali Amendment of 2016 we
As the world marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, one truth stands tall: multilateral agreements work. They don’t just promise, they deliver. The Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol, and the Kigali Amendment of 2016 we
International Day Highlights the Global Race for Clean Air
06 Sep, 2025 10:00 AM
Air pollution is also a global problem because it does not stay within national borders. Pollutants released in one area can travel long distances and affect people living far away. This reality shows why international cooperation is the only way forward.
Air pollution is also a global problem because it does not stay within national borders. Pollutants released in one area can travel long distances and affect people living far away. This reality shows why international cooperation is the only way forward.
Lower Eastern’s Giant Dam Nears Completion, Built to Anchor Climate Stability
04 Sep, 2025 09:27 AM
With a reservoir capacity of 688 million cubic meters, Thwake is set to serve over 1.3 million people across Makueni, Kitui, and parts of Machakos including the rapidly expanding Konza Techno City.
With a reservoir capacity of 688 million cubic meters, Thwake is set to serve over 1.3 million people across Makueni, Kitui, and parts of Machakos including the rapidly expanding Konza Techno City.
How Kenya Is Using Rainfall to Regrow Forests and Reignite Civic Spirit
26 Aug, 2025 09:55 AM
Kenya’s tree growing campaign lays the foundation for a greener, stable future. With strong leadership and community involvement, the country is turning tree restoration into a shared national mission.
Kenya’s tree growing campaign lays the foundation for a greener, stable future. With strong leadership and community involvement, the country is turning tree restoration into a shared national mission.
Kenya Launches Tool to Protect Birds from Power Lines
25 Aug, 2025 05:28 PM
With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.
With the adoption of the new tool, energy developers and regulators will be able to understand the potential risks posed to birds by certain types of energy infrastructure. This, the stakeholders say, will improve early-stage renewable energy planning.
Kenya Editors Guild Champion Climate Journalism Reform
13 Aug, 2025 12:11 PM
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
KEG is encouraging a productive journalism, a format that balances urgency with hope. Instead of focusing solely on disasters, this approach highlights solutions, innovations, and local action. This shift is essential in combating climate fatigue and empo
WMO Sounds Alarm as Asia Heats Up to 41.2°C
05 Aug, 2025 04:54 PM
Other parts of Asia were hit by devastating rains, lengthy droughts, and strong tropical cyclones, which all contributed to triggering displacement, crop damage, and loss of lives and livelihood.
Other parts of Asia were hit by devastating rains, lengthy droughts, and strong tropical cyclones, which all contributed to triggering displacement, crop damage, and loss of lives and livelihood.
UN Ignites Global Climate Action with High-Stakes Climate Weeks
01 Aug, 2025 10:53 AM
By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.
By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.
Farmers Transform Baringo’s Drylands with Solar-Fueled Irrigation
30 Jul, 2025 11:10 AM
An increasing number of farmers are adopting the concept of climate change resilience in their operations to enhance productivity. The shorter rainfall seasons have been delayed, and extended drought periods, particularly over the past three years, have a
An increasing number of farmers are adopting the concept of climate change resilience in their operations to enhance productivity. The shorter rainfall seasons have been delayed, and extended drought periods, particularly over the past three years, have a
When Nature Paints the Landscape: The Mysterious Red Transformation of Lake Bogoria
24 Jul, 2025 02:23 PM
The red colouration of Lake Bogoria should not alarm anyone; it has occurred severally before and is a natural phenomenon.
The red colouration of Lake Bogoria should not alarm anyone; it has occurred severally before and is a natural phenomenon.
Global Tribunal Delivers Legal Wake-Up Call for Climate Justice
24 Jul, 2025 01:00 PM
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a powerful advisory opinion declaring that states are legally obligated to prevent environmental harm and protect both present and future generations from the effects of climate change.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a powerful advisory opinion declaring that states are legally obligated to prevent environmental harm and protect both present and future generations from the effects of climate change.
Climate: How War is Erasing Gaza’s Ecosystem
21 Jul, 2025 03:43 PM
While the rest of the world is blaming the heatwaves on a meteorological' heat dome,' Gazans are blaming Israel for trapping them in a different dome. The dome of overcrowded nylon tents that are an equivalent of ovens in the sun.
While the rest of the world is blaming the heatwaves on a meteorological' heat dome,' Gazans are blaming Israel for trapping them in a different dome. The dome of overcrowded nylon tents that are an equivalent of ovens in the sun.
Tyres Kill Fish—And We’re Just Starting to Notice
20 Jul, 2025 10:00 PM
When exposed to air, 6PPD turns into another chemical—6PPD-quinone—which has been shown to be highly toxic to fish, especially salmon. In some areas, this chemical has been linked to the sudden death of fish populations.
When exposed to air, 6PPD turns into another chemical—6PPD-quinone—which has been shown to be highly toxic to fish, especially salmon. In some areas, this chemical has been linked to the sudden death of fish populations.
Across the Dunes: The Deadly Truth Behind Sand and Dust Storms
13 Jul, 2025 04:20 AM
Sand and dust storms harm the health and quality of life of billions of people and cost billions of dollars to the world economy, according to Celeste Saulo, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Sand and dust storms harm the health and quality of life of billions of people and cost billions of dollars to the world economy, according to Celeste Saulo, the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
NEMA Welcomes Jospong Group for Game-Changing Waste Solutions
04 Jul, 2025 04:30 PM
On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.
On July 4, 2025, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hosted a high-level delegation from Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to explore potential areas of collaboration in sustainable waste management.
UN Report Exposes Worsening Drought, Rising Hunger in Africa
03 Jul, 2025 12:39 PM
According to the UN, the most widespread and devastating droughts in recorded history have unfolded since 2023—sweeping across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, over 90 million people face
According to the UN, the most widespread and devastating droughts in recorded history have unfolded since 2023—sweeping across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, over 90 million people face
Stay Vigilant: Kenya's Weather Variability This July
01 Jul, 2025 11:47 AM
According to the department, rainfall is anticipated in a number of areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, the Rift Valley itself, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, and parts of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
According to the department, rainfall is anticipated in a number of areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the coastal region, the Rift Valley itself, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, and parts of Northeastern and Northwestern Kenya.
Why Every Kenyan Needs to Tackle Their Carbon Footprint
28 Jun, 2025 10:00 AM
In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.
In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.