Ex-US Vice President Al Gore to visit Kenya in June for climate training

The Climate Reality Project, a climate-focused nonprofit founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, is set to host an in-person training event in Nairobi in June.

It is the 59th Climate Reality Leadership Corps training to take place since the organisation was formed in 2006, and the first in Kenya.

The Nairobi training from June 12 through 14 is part of a larger intercontinental tour aimed at building the political will, public momentum, and ambition for bold global climate action leading up to COP30 in Brazil.

Alongside in-person events throughout the year, Climate Reality is giving global audiences access to exclusive training content on a new online platform, including Vice President Gore’s climate presentation.

The Nairobi training will explore the exciting progress toward a clean energy economy in Kenya and the state of climate action worldwide, amplifying East African voices in the effort against the climate crisis.

It will look at Kenya’s leadership role in clean energy deployment, with a focus on strengthening resilience, accelerating renewable energy access, and advancing green industrialisation.

The training will also highlight critical climate finance gaps and opportunities to unlock financing through greater global commitments and accountability.

Participants will hear directly from Vice President Gore on climate impacts and solutions, discover how to effectively advocate for change, build skills, and connect with fellow climate activists.

They will also learn from leaders in the field, including Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the World Resources Institute; Nyaguthii Chege, Chairperson at The Green Belt Movement; and Raya Ahmed Famau, Executive Director of Lamu Women’s Alliance.

“Kenya is at the forefront of the world’s efforts to solve the climate crisis. The impacts of the crisis in Kenya are having profound consequences that worsen food insecurity, increase energy burdens, and displace people from their homes. At the same time, Kenya has become a global leader on clean energy, showing countries around the world how climate action can work at the local and national level,” said Mr Gore.

“The world cannot afford to delay climate action further. Climate Reality’s trainings empower people to drive real change. We aim to give participants in Nairobi the latest and best science about the causes and solutions for the crisis, and the tools to strengthen their climate communication and advocacy skills to help push world leaders to act now.”