Topic: #climate action
How the 19th Century Set the Stage for Environmental Collapse
04 Jun, 2025 02:22 PM
The term Anthropocene describes this period in Earth's history, where human activities have a profound impact on the climate and ecosystems. It indicates that humans have become a major force shaping the environment, influencing everything from weather pa
The term Anthropocene describes this period in Earth's history, where human activities have a profound impact on the climate and ecosystems. It indicates that humans have become a major force shaping the environment, influencing everything from weather pa
Bicycles Propel Us Toward Environmental Health
03 Jun, 2025 01:10 PM
Bicycles produce no direct emissions, making them a key player in promoting sustainability and reversing the impacts of climate change. Unlike motor vehicles, they help create cleaner air and lower carbon footprints, contributing to a healthier environmen
Bicycles produce no direct emissions, making them a key player in promoting sustainability and reversing the impacts of climate change. Unlike motor vehicles, they help create cleaner air and lower carbon footprints, contributing to a healthier environmen
Integrate Disability Perspectives in Climate Strategies
02 Jun, 2025 08:36 AM
Research has shown that including PLWD in policy and decision-making processes strengthens climate actions and creates resilient societies. It is also a sign of respecting the rights of this special group of people.
Research has shown that including PLWD in policy and decision-making processes strengthens climate actions and creates resilient societies. It is also a sign of respecting the rights of this special group of people.
Kenya, UK Strengthen Commitment to Climate Resilience
30 May, 2025 03:00 PM
CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr
CS Barasa has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to enhancing Kenya-UK relations by leveraging existing frameworks, such as the ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and initiatives like the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) Pr
Kenya, Africa Allies Push for Fair Green Energy Future
30 May, 2025 01:51 PM
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
Kenya’s leadership in climate action was recently spotlighted at the Africa Climate Summit 2023, where the continent united around the goal of a Just Energy Transition.
Intense Weather Patterns Set to Hit Kenya
27 May, 2025 01:00 PM
The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to monitor these patterns closely and urges the public to stay updated through their official platforms, including the FASTA-Ken weather app
The Kenya Meteorological Department continues to monitor these patterns closely and urges the public to stay updated through their official platforms, including the FASTA-Ken weather app
Why Your Building Habits Matter for the Planet
27 May, 2025 12:20 PM
Buildings and construction industries account for approximately 32% of global energy consumption and a similar amount of carbon dioxide emissions. This is more compared to transport and agriculture combined.
Buildings and construction industries account for approximately 32% of global energy consumption and a similar amount of carbon dioxide emissions. This is more compared to transport and agriculture combined.
Mitigate Climate Change for Better Health Outcomes
23 May, 2025 03:55 PM
Climate change can worsen existing social and economic inequalities, with poorer communities and marginalized groups often bearing the brunt of the health impacts.
Climate change can worsen existing social and economic inequalities, with poorer communities and marginalized groups often bearing the brunt of the health impacts.
World Biodiversity Day: Every Step Counts for the Planet's Diversity
22 May, 2025 03:20 PM
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It includes all living organisms, plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms as well as the ecosystems they form and the genetic differences within and between species.
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. It includes all living organisms, plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms as well as the ecosystems they form and the genetic differences within and between species.
Toast to Tea: Protect the Planet While You Sip
21 May, 2025 06:35 PM
The use of pesticides and chemicals in tea farming can severely degrade soil health and harm local ecosystems. These substances not only affect the land but also pose a risk to nearby water sources, leading to pollution that endangers wildlife and human h
The use of pesticides and chemicals in tea farming can severely degrade soil health and harm local ecosystems. These substances not only affect the land but also pose a risk to nearby water sources, leading to pollution that endangers wildlife and human h
The Harsh Impact of Climate Change on the Poor
21 May, 2025 05:32 PM
Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern
Areas along the coast and around the shores, as well as their ecosystems, are vulnerable to the effects of climate change as compared to other areas. Largely, the populations living in these areas are the poor and the marginalized because they lack altern
Government Promotes Community Involvement in Wildlife Coexistence
14 May, 2025 01:13 PM
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
With between 65-70 per cent of wildlife residing outside protected areas, one of the critical challenges to conservation is how to enhance and sustain coexistence between people and wildlife.
Weatherman: Brace for a Wild Weather Rollercoaster This Week
13 May, 2025 11:08 AM
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
The effects of heavy rain is already being experienced in several parts of Nairobi causing floods which results in heavy traffic across major roads in Nairobi.
Air Pollution Kills: Electric Vehicles Offer a Breath of Fresh Air
07 May, 2025 11:12 AM
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
In Kenya, projections indicate that electric 2-wheelers (motorcycles) will exceed 60,000 units by 2030, with cumulative figures surpassing 200,000 given strong incentives. The 3-wheeler (tuk-tuk) market could also reach over 280 annual sales, totaling mor
We Go Green Initiative: The Youth Movement Saving Kenya's Ecosystems
07 May, 2025 09:13 AM
Since its founding, We Go Green Initiative has engaged hundreds of young volunteers who are actively planting trees, restoring degraded lands, and educating their communities about climate change.
Since its founding, We Go Green Initiative has engaged hundreds of young volunteers who are actively planting trees, restoring degraded lands, and educating their communities about climate change.
Reversing Biodiversity Loss Secures a Sustainable World
06 May, 2025 09:34 AM
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
Reversing biodiversity loss offers a viable path to mitigating the effects of climate change, making it an issue of paramount importance for humanity. Governments and international bodies are currently implementing measures to reverse climate change's imp
The Planet Needs a 40% Reduction of Carbon to Limit Global Warming
19 Apr, 2025 08:00 AM
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), we need to achieve a reduction of 11.7 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year by 2030 to limit global warming effectively.
Coral Reefs and Carbon: The Unseen Connection
26 Mar, 2025 11:33 AM
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.
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.
How Technology Drives the Fight Against Climate Change
26 Mar, 2025 11:13 AM
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Global warming, along with escalating climate disasters, encourages scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs to create inventive solutions which bring prospects for sustainable development.
Inaugural World Day for Glaciers Set for March 21
19 Mar, 2025 03:44 PM
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.
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.