Topic: #climate news
Researchers Explore Daring Technologies to Combat Global Warming
05 Sep, 2024 01:08 PM
Sending a massive sunshade to a critical location between Earth and the Sun. If this sunshade is successful, it may cool the Earth by 1.5 degrees Celsius by blocking a tiny portion of solar light. The idea appears bold, akin to putting a massive umbrella
Sending a massive sunshade to a critical location between Earth and the Sun. If this sunshade is successful, it may cool the Earth by 1.5 degrees Celsius by blocking a tiny portion of solar light. The idea appears bold, akin to putting a massive umbrella
Critics Question Namibia's Plan to Cull Wild Animals amid Food Insecurity
30 Aug, 2024 03:22 PM
The initiative is part of a program designed to alleviate the impacts of drought while reducing potential conflicts between humans and elephants, which can escalate when animals venture closer to communities in search of food and water.
The initiative is part of a program designed to alleviate the impacts of drought while reducing potential conflicts between humans and elephants, which can escalate when animals venture closer to communities in search of food and water.
Duale Orders Urgent Removal of Asbestos Roofs for Public Safety
29 Aug, 2024 09:36 AM
This order encompasses schools and various private establishments, reflecting growing concerns over the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
This order encompasses schools and various private establishments, reflecting growing concerns over the health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
NEMA, KAF Explore Local Partnerships for Climate Tech Innovations
28 Aug, 2024 11:45 AM
In addition to promoting the technologies, the KAF is actively seeking opportunities for partnership with NEMA and other like-minded organizations. These partnerships, aimed at localizing the manufacturing of these technologies, have the capability to sig
In addition to promoting the technologies, the KAF is actively seeking opportunities for partnership with NEMA and other like-minded organizations. These partnerships, aimed at localizing the manufacturing of these technologies, have the capability to sig
NEMA Secures $ 7,500 Grant to Map Dumping Sites in Nairobi-Athi Region
27 Aug, 2024 11:39 AM
On August 26, 2024, the launch of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) humanitarian Open Street mapping project on mapping of dumpsites along the Nairobi-Athi Galana Sabaki catchment took place at NEMA Headquarters in Nairobi.
On August 26, 2024, the launch of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) humanitarian Open Street mapping project on mapping of dumpsites along the Nairobi-Athi Galana Sabaki catchment took place at NEMA Headquarters in Nairobi.
Kenyan Youth to Lead Climate Action through Rebranded Kazi Mtaani Program
26 Aug, 2024 03:47 PM
Initially, the Kazi Mtaani initiative focused on infrastructure and community service. Ruto has said that the rebranded initiative will be a stepping stone to achieving the target of 15 billion trees by 2032.
Initially, the Kazi Mtaani initiative focused on infrastructure and community service. Ruto has said that the rebranded initiative will be a stepping stone to achieving the target of 15 billion trees by 2032.
CS Duale Pushes for Stronger Environmental Justice through Judicial Reforms
22 Aug, 2024 11:38 AM
Duale was speaking during the launch of the ‘Greening the Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives' Report, a study by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) in Nairobi on August 21, 2024.
Duale was speaking during the launch of the ‘Greening the Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives' Report, a study by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) in Nairobi on August 21, 2024.
UNEP Calls for Global Action to Tackle Excess Nitrogen Waste by 2030
12 Aug, 2024 11:38 AM
Nitrogen as the crucial contributor to climate change, a cause of disturbance to life both on land and water, a threat to human health and taxes too much on the economy in that it costs the economy about US$3.4 trillion per year to alleviate its impacts
Nitrogen as the crucial contributor to climate change, a cause of disturbance to life both on land and water, a threat to human health and taxes too much on the economy in that it costs the economy about US$3.4 trillion per year to alleviate its impacts
Transparency International Ignites Community Led Climate Revolution
08 Aug, 2024 10:23 AM
Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, Abrahams Misoi, the Program Manager at Transparency International, said that the project's main aim is to foster capacity building at the grassroots level to enable communities to acknowledge their roles in the effo
Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, Abrahams Misoi, the Program Manager at Transparency International, said that the project's main aim is to foster capacity building at the grassroots level to enable communities to acknowledge their roles in the effo
New Climate Model Empowers Kenyan Children Against Disasters
06 Aug, 2024 02:46 PM
This groundbreaking tool will help users understand the climate risks children and their communities face at the county level across Kenya.
This groundbreaking tool will help users understand the climate risks children and their communities face at the county level across Kenya.
Kenya’s Weatherman Reveals Shifting Conditions in 5-Day Outlook
31 Jul, 2024 12:38 PM
The July 29, 2024 forecast shows that Highlands East and West of Rift Valley, the South Eastern lowlands and the Rift Valley are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions.
The July 29, 2024 forecast shows that Highlands East and West of Rift Valley, the South Eastern lowlands and the Rift Valley are expected to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions.
Kenyan Youth Reel in Opportunity through Sustainable Aquaculture
20 Jul, 2024 10:00 AM
Homa Bay County, which owns 80% of Lake Victoria, has embraced aquaculture as a key value chain. The county government has partnered with the international development organization Farm Africa to boost fish production and create economic opportunities for
Homa Bay County, which owns 80% of Lake Victoria, has embraced aquaculture as a key value chain. The county government has partnered with the international development organization Farm Africa to boost fish production and create economic opportunities for
Global Temperatures Reach Alarming New Highs
11 Jul, 2024 02:09 PM
According to the WMO Secretary General, Celeste Saulo, humans will be experiencing a 1.5 degrees Celcius level temporarily, which comes with increased frequency every month. The 1.5 degrees Celcius threshold, outlined in the Paris Agreement, represents th
According to the WMO Secretary General, Celeste Saulo, humans will be experiencing a 1.5 degrees Celcius level temporarily, which comes with increased frequency every month. The 1.5 degrees Celcius threshold, outlined in the Paris Agreement, represents th
Hotel Owners Apprehended for Improper Waste Management
02 Jul, 2024 02:48 PM
The affected hotels include Kitui Premier, Summer Oasis, Kitui Resort, Heritage, and Park Side Villa hotels in Kitui town. These establishments failed to comply with the previous Improvement Orders issued by NEMA, which required them to obtain the necessa
The affected hotels include Kitui Premier, Summer Oasis, Kitui Resort, Heritage, and Park Side Villa hotels in Kitui town. These establishments failed to comply with the previous Improvement Orders issued by NEMA, which required them to obtain the necessa
Plastic Negotiations: Kenya Takes Centre Stage for Reforms
02 Jul, 2024 11:48 AM
According to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the country is actively engaged in these global negotiations driven by an elaborate stakeholder engagement process that covers public and private sector involvement as well as civil so
According to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the country is actively engaged in these global negotiations driven by an elaborate stakeholder engagement process that covers public and private sector involvement as well as civil so
Stakeholders Agree on Marine Turtle Conservation in UN Meeting
28 Jun, 2024 03:59 PM
Marine turtles are an endangered species of reptile due to human activities. Some of the threats that these reptiles face include by-catch, egg collection, hunting for meat or shells, and destruction of nesting habitat.
Marine turtles are an endangered species of reptile due to human activities. Some of the threats that these reptiles face include by-catch, egg collection, hunting for meat or shells, and destruction of nesting habitat.
Countdown to Biodegradable Bag Mandate: NEMA Reminds Stakeholders
27 Jun, 2024 11:32 AM
In a statement dated April 8, 2024, NEMA had stated that in 90 days, all organic waste generated by households, private sector and public sector institutions, religious institutions, private and public functions, and events shall strictly be segregated an
In a statement dated April 8, 2024, NEMA had stated that in 90 days, all organic waste generated by households, private sector and public sector institutions, religious institutions, private and public functions, and events shall strictly be segregated an
Hillary Clinton: Prioritise Children’s Climate Vulnerability in Films, TV Shows
26 Jun, 2024 12:53 PM
This, she says, is a way of helping people understand the effects of climate change on children. “Our hope is that we can help people make the connections between children’s mental and physical health and the impact of climate change,” she said in an in
This, she says, is a way of helping people understand the effects of climate change on children. “Our hope is that we can help people make the connections between children’s mental and physical health and the impact of climate change,” she said in an in
Green Revolution: Narok Receives Fruit Trees, Household Benefits
20 Jun, 2024 02:32 PM
In addition to the tree-planting program, the County Government distributed 3,000 clean cooking stoves to households across Narok as part of its County Energy Plan initiatives. Each of the 100 wards in the county received 100 units of eco-friendly cooking
In addition to the tree-planting program, the County Government distributed 3,000 clean cooking stoves to households across Narok as part of its County Energy Plan initiatives. Each of the 100 wards in the county received 100 units of eco-friendly cooking
Forest Adjacent Communities, Converge For Sustainable Groves
18 Jun, 2024 01:18 PM
“On sustainable utilization of forest, resources, the Ministry encourages all forest adjacent communities to join and/or form Community Forest Associations (CFAs) through which they can engaged with Government using negotiated Participatory Forest Managem
“On sustainable utilization of forest, resources, the Ministry encourages all forest adjacent communities to join and/or form Community Forest Associations (CFAs) through which they can engaged with Government using negotiated Participatory Forest Managem