KWS Issues Public Advisory After Two Lionesses Spotted Outside Nairobi National Park

As acidification harms marine ecosystems, the ocean’s ability to absorb and store carbon decreases. More CO₂ stays in the atmosphere, driving climate change. And that, in turn, worsens acidification. The ocean still absorbs massive amounts of CO₂, but the

As 2026 begins, one of the most meaningful resolutions you could make might be building a home. But do you know you can build one that protects not only you, but also the planet?

The Planetary Boundaries framework, developed in 2009 by Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and colleagues, identifies nine critical processes that keep Earth stable.

At a time when oceans are under increasing pressure from climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, the High Seas Treaty offers a clear path forward.

To stay on track with targets such as limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, electric vehicles would need to make up between 75 percent and 95 percent of all new passenger car sales globally by 2030.

Solidarity is embedded in the UN Charter and has long guided efforts to advance peace, human rights, and sustainable development. Climate change, however, is the ultimate test of this principle.

Air pollution is not only a health crisis but also a climate crisis, since the same fossil fuels that poison the air also heat the planet. Policies that reduce pollution therefore deliver a double victory: protecting human health while slowing climate cha

Every year, countless animals lose their lives on roads that cut through or near wildlife habitats. What many drivers see as a brief stopover on the way to their holiday destination is, to these animals, their home and their only path for survival.

Despite Narok county adopting a management plan in 2023 and calling for a suspension on new tourism developments until 2032, it has publicly defended the project as lawful and aligned with conservation goals.

As Hurricane Melissa continues to make headlines around the world, many may be wondering what causes hurricanes, what they really are and why they can be so destructive.

A new United Nations report lays bare the scale of this crisis. It finds that 651 million people endure two or more climate hazards, while 309 million face three or four hazards simultaneously. The most affected regions? South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa,

In a world that often feels divided, the annual World Health Summit (WHS), held from October 12–14, 2025, in Berlin, stood out as a unifying call to tackle one of the biggest threats facing humanity today, climate change.

Tree growing is not an event but a lifelong commitment. It begins with planting, but the true impact lies in ensuring that seedlings survive to maturity. By coming together to green our nation one tree at a time, Kenyans are creating a living bond.

In many ways, the octopus reminds us of how sophisticated life beneath the waves can be. From the moment a baby octopus takes its first swim, it carries the ocean’s secrets in its skin.

Glaciers are very susceptible to changes in temperature and as the world warms, they are melting at a pace never seen before.

Unlike petrol and diesel vehicles, EVs that run only on electricity have zero tailpipe emissions, signalling that they do not release harmful gases which contribute to global warming like carbon dioxide , into the air.

During the Africa Climate Summit, religious leaders submitted a Faith Declaration which also called on closing Africa’s adaptation finance gap with grant-based financing. They also called on major emitters to commit to ambitious reductions even as Africa

GERD massive reservoir – capable of holding 74 billion cubic meters of water – has raised alarm in Egypt . Experts like Prof Abbas Sharaky , a geologist at Cairo University argue that the dams filling process could later become a huge loss for them.

Protecting lakes cannot be about one day of awareness, it must be a year-round commitment. Simply put, Lakes are lifelines, and safeguarding them is safeguarding our future.

During the forum, a common worry surfaced: the growing privatization of agriculture and the diminishing rights of farmers. Attendees contended that although over 80 percent of seeds utilized in Africa are sourced from farmers, numerous countries still pri

As of 2025, more than 80 protected areas across over 20 countries have been placed on the IUCN Green List. These include forests, wetlands, grasslands, mountains, and marine ecosystems. What makes the Green List unique is its emphasis on accountability.

Renewable energy is becoming more affordable and reliable. In many countries, solar and wind power are now the cheapest sources of new electricity, costing less than coal or gas.

Simply put, at the heart of the UN Carbon Market is a basic idea: countries, companies, and even individuals should pay for the carbon dioxide (CO₂) they release into the atmosphere. The more you pollute, the more you pay.

Mangrove forests are not just useless swamps to be cleared for development. They are nurseries for marine life, carbon sinks for the climate, and shields for vulnerable coastal towns

There is strength in numbers. When young people embrace sustainable habits, they help make caring for the environment part of everyday life. And when they lead by example, they inspire families, neighbors, and leaders to do the same.

While it might appear rare, bioluminescence is actually quite common in marine ecosystems. In fact, scientists estimate that over 75% of deep-sea creatures can produce light in some form.

According to the Soil Atlas – Kenya Edition 2025 by the Heinrich Böll Foundation, the rest of the soil is increasingly being degraded through erosion, nutrient depletion, salinization, and poor land management—posing a serious threat to food security, wat