Climate
The Oldonyonyokie community turned against carbon offset projects which they believe threaten to displace indigenous people and undermine centuries-old land rights.The move has sparked conversations on just how legitimate the carbon credit deals are.
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CS Miano issues warning after numerous fires in national parks
The wildfires have been attributed to the ongoing extreme heat in the country, with Nairobi National Park experiencing two fire outbreaks on Friday evening.
Alarm as new report shows only 20% of Kenya’s soil suitable for food production
According to recent findings, however, over 40% of East Africa’s soils are degraded, threatening agriculture, food security, and livelihoods.
How Nakuru farmers overcame post-election scars to tackle climate-induced hunger
2014 came as a new dawn for the smallholder Irish potato seed farmers of Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. With help of a hunger relief organization, the villagers overlooked their past to deal with climate patterns which no longer fit within their indigenous understanding, and as such potato production...
Africa needs bold laws to effectively address the effects of climate change - Experts
This is the situation even as Africa grapples with severe effects of climate change, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions.
Calls for Africa-driven initiatives at the Nigeria Climate Change Forum
At the recently concluded Nigeria Climate Change Forum in Abuja, speakers emphasized the urgent need for robust, locally driven strategies to tackle the climate crisis while fostering sustainable development across the continent.
Long rains set to begin in February and March countrywide – Met Department
Met Director General Dr David Gikungu revealed on Wednesday that the season in most parts would run between February and June.
Trump’s climate retreat sparks concerns, hopes for new negotiations by Africa
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.
Environmentalists up in arms over activities in Karura Forest despite court order
According to environmentalists, Karura Forest, an iconic symbol of Kenya’s environmental conservation, is under threat despite an existing court order stopping any development activities pending the hearing of a case accusing the government of forest interference.