Browsing: Climate Change

The State Department for Environment and Climate Change is set to underline the government’s commitment to protecting Kenya from the adverse effects of global warming

The National Drought Steering Committee in collaboration with the National Drought Management Authority is working towards ensuring that drought emergencies are dealt with conclusively. The committee appointed by President Ruto is led by Chairman Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO, and his fellow volunteers.

Council of Governors Chair Anne Waiguru lauded her fellow governors for enforcing climate action as the County governments set aside Ksh.877 million for climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives.

Climate change and failed crop production are ravaging parts of East Africa with Kenya being one of the most adversely…

Africa turned out to be a significant focus for the initiative as United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is among the selected organizations and will work with IBM to increase access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy in African countries.

COP27 Water Day provided a forum to address this with a focus on sustainable water resource management.  

Organizations representing more than 350 million family farmers and producers published an open letter to world leaders today, warning that global food security is at risk unless governments boost adaptation finance for small-scale production and promote a shift to more diverse, low-input agriculture.  

Volkswagen is exploring opportunities of manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in Africa by 2030.The manufacturing of EVs in Africa is dependent on factors such as the method of generating electricity, the stability of the power grid, availability of charging infrastructure and customer interest.

The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) has unveiled a campaign that aims at fostering dialogue to end plastic pollution in the country as stakeholders call on the government to put up stringent measures to end plastic pollution in the country.

Bolt, an on-demand transportation platform in Africa, has entered a long-term partnership with Seed Balls Kenya with a goal of planting over 11 million indigenous trees and unique grass species in degraded areas across the country.

The Pan African Climate Justice (PACJA) and Kenya Platform for Climate Governance (KPCG) convened at the 7th Edition launch of the African climate change and Environmental Awards (ACCER).

United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Leaders are convening at Nairobi for the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA-5.2 which started on…