World leaders convene in Nairobi to forge pact ending plastic pollution
The urgency of the matter has brought together representatives from over 170 nations in Nairobi for crucial negotiations to formulate concrete measures.
Alarmingly, about two-thirds of plastic waste is discarded, causing significant harm to both...
UNEP Report: Surging fossil fuel production jeopardizes climate goals
Released ahead of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, the report predicts a worrisome future, despite 151 national governments having pledged to achieve net-zero submissions.
It recommends adopting reduction targets in fossil fuel...
Why diversity and continuity are key in tree planting
Trees are a vital component of our ecosystem and play various roles in the sustainability of life in general.
Trees present a multitude of business ventures and investment opportunities when harvested sustainably.
Planting a variety of...
Floods ravage Northern Kenya as heavy rainfall hits the region
Over 1,000 livestock and 221 acres of agricultural farmland have been lost as of November 5.
According to OCHA, nearly 10,230 households have been affected since the beginning of the rainy season this year.
WHO had...
Lesotho: Early identification critical in preventing climate change-infused disability
Lesotho’s National Statistics indicate that half of the children in Lesotho aged 6 to 59 months have iron deficiency anemia.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says women of childbearing age, both pregnant and non-pregnant,...
Uganda: Million Trees Int’l Organisation planting hope for a greener planet
By Murinzi Goodluck
The mission of the Million Trees International Organisation is not just about increasing the world's green cover; it's about creating a sustainable future for our planet, one tree at a time.
With a...
Community Dialogues: Tackling climate change
This was the sixth session of the community dialogues. The event was hosted by A Million Hugs and Media Focus on Africa.
Proper waste management approaches are one of the remedies that will help in...
Food Insecurity: Climate resilient practices key in combating shortage
Despite growing old by the day, he never failed to provide for his family, always plowing in good time and planting crops to boost the family’s food basket.
He says that despite being an experienced...
Nyamira county validating spatial plan, engaging public on el-Niño preparedness
Stakeholders are not leaving out any measure that will ensure proper and well-articulated land use.T
The devolved unit is using a citizen-informed approach to make the public aware of what should be done in adverse...
Homa Bay: Untamed sand harvesting exacerbating climate change effects
Each day, tens of lorries drive to the river banks near Lake Victoria within Wang’chieng ward, and leave packed with sand.
For miners, the presence of sand is a God-sent opportunity to mint money from...
