2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Climate Change

Balancing the aspects of hedonism, utilitarianism and environmental balance would help Kenya and everyone to be considerate of their decisions, with posterity sensitivity. PHOTO/Viva Open Publishing.

Kenya’s Dilemma: Hedonism, utilitarianism, and pursuit of environmental equilibrium

Kenya faces formidable challenges in environmental governance, ranging from deforestation and pollution to the impacts of climate change. The challenge lies not in suppressing individual desires, but in creating a framework that encourages responsible hedonistic...
By authoring about climate change, the literature serves as a wake-up call to readers to act towards the deterioration of natural resources, environment degradation, and the stinging effect of climate change. PHOTO/Ecologise.

Roots of Resilience: African literature’s response to climate challenges

Eco-criticism emerges as a prominent lens through which Kenyan literature analyzes the intricate relationships between characters and their natural surroundings. The enduring dialogue between African literature and climate change in Kenya transcends the mere...
Public-private partnerships are key for a better, more equitable climate refinancing for the benefit of all. ILLUSTRATION/Temboo.

Nexus between public-private partnerships and climate financing

The marriage of PPPs and climate financing is particularly potent in mobilizing private sector resources and expertise to bolster environmental initiatives. PPPs embody a collaborative paradigm where public and private entities join forces to...

COP-28: Africa’s CSOs issue statement on renewable energy targets

There is no climate justice without human rights.  Accountability, transparency, and involvement of stakeholders in all processes must be prioritized. We should prioritize Africa's interests and that is to transition away from fossil fuels in a...

Controversy as COP-28 President sparks debate on fossil fuel phase-out

Aside from being the sitting President of COP28, Al Jaber is also the Chief Executive of the United Arab Emirates’ state oil company, Adnoc. Other world leaders who disagreed with the COP-28 President were Prof....

Expectations high in global climate action as Dubai hosts COP-28

Bold initiatives from world leaders marked the COP-28 summit debut and calls for unity among nations. The COP-27 President Sameh Shoukry officially handed over the mantle to the COP-28 President Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber.  Since the Paris...

Climate Change Mitigation: Call to localize climate information

The translated content should simplify the complex scientific terms used by experts, in order to actualize our objective. With rising greenhouse gas emissions, climate change is occurring at rates much faster than anticipated. We can...
Lyn Denisse, addressing the audience at the KIPPRA workshop. She asked the government to restructure operations at the ministry to enhance inclusion of children. PHOTO/Lyn Denisse.

How passionate Denisse is a voice for environment and climate advocacy

Growing up in town helped her learn, unlearn and relearn, every time directing questions to her parents on what climate change entails. Denisse never relents in advancing child rights issues during climate change advocacy.  "I am...

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...