2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Environment

News about environmental protection initiatives, environmental impact assessment, and what bodies in the environment space doing

A Missed Opportunity for Climate Justice as Africa Faces Funding Shortfall

The PACJA has asserted that without sufficient financial flows to support adaptation and losses and damages, the lives of millions are hanging in the balance. This funding gap is critical for addressing urgent adaptation needs...

From Alerts to Action: Unlocking the Power of Data to Combat Methane Emissions

While the need for rapid responses to methane emissions has never been clearer, there are encouraging examples of nations and companies taking action, demonstrating the effectiveness of data-driven solutions like MARS. Beyond addressing major emissions...

Greenpeace Africa Demands Climate Tax for Polluters as COP29 Starts

African communities, who often bear the brunt of environmental devastation caused by extractive industries, are hoping that proceeds from the taxes will be used to fund loss and damage reparations. The cost implications of unchecked...

Exploring the potential of Green Bonds in Kenya’s Climate Finance landscape

The global green bond market has experienced exponential growth since its inception in 2007, with the Climate Bonds Initiative reporting a cumulative issuance of $1.9 trillion by the end of 2022. The Capital Markets Authority...

Spread of dodder weed raises economic and environmental concerns in Kenya

Research shows dodder seeds are often spread as contaminants in sugar beet, clover, alfalfa, and flaxseed, as well as by animals, contaminated soil on tools, and ploughs.

Redefining Climate Adaptation: How Community-driven Research is key to Transforming Africa’s Response to Global...

As part of the Locally Led Adaptation Matrics (LAMA) Project, GIC will deploy 20-30 research assistants across the 14 counties of the Lake Region Economic Bloc to collect essential data that will inform strategies...

Unraveling the intricacies of Environmental Imperialism in the Global South

The concept of "common but differentiated responsibilities," a cornerstone of international climate negotiations, epitomizes the tension between historical culpability and contemporary urgency. The Paris Agreement, hailed as a landmark achievement in international climate diplomacy, exemplifies...

Food Insecurity in Africa: Challenges, causes and comprehensive solutions

Some regions have received less than 50% of their usual annual rainfall, exacerbating the continent's food insecurity crisis. Global warming is the increase in earth’s average surface temperature due to anthropogenic activities, primarily the emission...

Climate Adaptation and Human Rights in Kenya: Navigating a complex nexus

The interplay of global emissions and local vulnerabilities highlights the critical need for international cooperation and support in addressing these challenges. Poor rural communities, which heavily rely on subsistence farming, are the most at risk...

The role of The Judiciary in environmental sustainability in Kenya

The Constitution of Kenya 2010, enshrines the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental human right (Article 42). The Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 aims to protect and sustainably manage...