Topic: #climate action

Daytime temperatures will soar above 30°C in the northeastern and northwestern regions. Strong winds exceeding 25 knots (about 12.86 m/s) are also forecast for coastal, southeastern, northeastern, and northwestern areas.

It is one of Africa’s most elusive and endangered birds, found only in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest and parts of Tanzania with only a count of less than 400 in population making not only rare but also in danger of disappearing entirely.

On June 18, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), alongside conservation partners including the Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS), the Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI), and the World-Wide Fund for Nature - Kenya (WW

According to the Kenya Forest Service, the fencing initiative is just the beginning of a larger plan to restore and upgrade City Park into an iconic public space.

Like many forested regions in Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex has long suffered from deforestation, illegal logging, charcoal burning, and encroachment. These pressures have not only degraded the environment but also threatened the traditional livelihoods o

Land fertility is sustained by the biodiversity it supports; therefore, its destruction leads to biodiversity depletion. Additionally, maintaining land quality is crucial for the global population, as it ensures food security.

Although data reveals that the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark was temporarily breached in 2024, the World Meteorological Organization's report released in late May suggests an increase in temperatures over the coming decades.

A casual observer might marvel at the sheer volume of goods leaving the region—charcoal sacks departing every minute on boda bodas, and tomatoes packed tightly into vehicles, their value tripling to about KES195,000 ($1,500) by the time they reach distant

Kenya’s leadership in environmental reform has garnered global attention. The plastic bag ban was ranked among the world’s most stringent and has since inspired several African nations to follow suit. However, plastic pollution persists in new forms from

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 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

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.

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’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.

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

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.

Climate change can worsen existing social and economic inequalities, with poorer communities and marginalized groups often bearing the brunt of the health impacts.

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.

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

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