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Climate experts see Trump’s executive order as a direct threat to international efforts aimed at limiting temperature rise and mitigating the catastrophic impacts of climate change, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable nations.
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Senate approves laws aimed at curbing plastic waste
The regulations were presented by Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) and the Sustainable Waste Management Act.
Calls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falter
A new draft text, released Sunday afternoon after multiple delays, still includes a wide range of options, making clear the ongoing level of disagreement.
Baku COP29 hits low end as African countries decry 'climate colonisation'
The Africa Group of Negotiators(AGN) had pushed to have $1.3 trillion, with the Arab Group asking for $1.1 trillion all in the form of grants, not loans.
Countries remain divided as fifth U.N. plastics treaty talks begin
The United States raised eyebrows in August when it said it would back plastic production caps in the treaty, putting it in alignment with the EU, Kenya, Peru and other countries in the High Ambition Coalition.
Innovative youth-led climate solutions take center stage at COP29
In sessions attended by diverse stakeholders, young climate champions shared their experiences, best practices, and technologies aimed at addressing climate shocks on farms and in enterprises.
Seaweed farming brings hope to Kenya villagers hit by climate change
They plant it on the beachfront and lay it out to dry inland, joining scores of other communities feeding a growing demand at home and abroad for associated products including soap, shampoo and seaweed powder, used in food.Seaweed farming was first introduced in Kenya in 2008 and has expanded rapidl...
Why cross-ministerial coordination is crucial in developing, implementing climate policy
Despite these advancements, the panel highlighted a significant challenge: the lack of climate change knowledge among various ministries.
COP29: Kenyans at the forefront of climate negotiations
The African continent is pushing for $ 1.3 trillion to compensate for losses and damages caused by the impacts of climate change.