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Protus Onyango

Africa's opportunity in taming a warming world

The period between 2015 and 2024 could be the warmest decade ever recorded, as global temperatures surged to 1.54°C from January to September 2024, above pre-industrial levels.

Africa's opportunity in taming a warming world

Reverent politics key to climate action

Reverent politics key to climate action

Why training is key to taming biodiversity loss

Why training is key to taming biodiversity loss

Why your bank should shun fossil fuel projects

Why your bank should shun fossil fuel projects

Why a loss and damage fund is crucial for LREB

After loss and damage, building back better post-disaster is best. The devolved governments must ensure limited massive losses, including that of disrupted ecosystems.

Why a loss and damage fund is crucial for LREB

Carbon offsets is no climate solution for Africa

The COP29 wrapped up in Azerbaijan, with one of the recorded achievements being operationalisation of carbon markets, as per Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Carbon offsets is no climate solution for Africa

Climate justice is nothing without gender justice

The women we met in rural Marsabit and Isiolo are from marginalised communities and struggle with water scarcity, food insecurity, and displacement, all enabled by climate change.

Climate justice is nothing without gender justice

COP29 must aid, transform smallholder farmers

At the Baku COP29, AGN should champion the creation of finance mechanisms tailored for smallholder farmers, and advocate “green climate grants” accessible by co-operatives.

COP29 must aid, transform smallholder farmers

Action must help diminish fossil fuel extraction

The world marked the International Day of Climate Action last Thursday under the “Climate Action for a Sustainable Future” theme, amid a need to address fossil fuel proliferation in Africa

Action must help diminish fossil fuel extraction

Gender equality can advance climate justice

Since an educated girl can be instrumental in building a more resilient future, we must empower them through education and equal adequate participation in climate action.

By 2 months ago

Gender equality can advance climate justice

Spice tree planting with research, capacity building

Collaboration between governments, research institutions, communities and conservation organisations will enable realistic conservation.

By 2 months ago

Spice tree planting with research, capacity building

Africa's climate burden is also an opportunity

While we demand reparation from polluting countries, the opportunity to maintain focus on development, society and the environment’s well-being stands.

By 2 months ago

Africa's climate burden is also an opportunity

Prioritise children's rights in local climate action

The earlier climate change education is entrenched in curricula, the easier it will be for children to contribute. This will equip them to be agents of change amid the chaos.

By 2 months ago

Prioritise children's rights in local climate action

Here's panacea to Africa's perennial water stress

Water stress burdens women and girls, who walk long distances in search of the commodity, at the expense of education and health

By 2 months ago

Here's panacea to Africa's perennial water stress

Give wildlife more funds for better climate action

We must explicitly recognise and incorporate wildlife, for a guaranteed healthier and more resilient planet.

By 3 months ago

Give wildlife more funds for better climate action

Clerics' crucial role at the COP29 climate talks

The clerics must ensure that the voices of faithful are heard at the upcoming COP29 climate talks

By 3 months ago

Clerics' crucial role at the COP29 climate talks

Kenyans are yearning for a sustainable future

Kenya must increase its efforts and rally other nations to incessantly push developed countries to honour their commitments under international climate agreements.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans are yearning for a sustainable future

Militaries should limit war impact on climate

Fires ignited by explosions cause the destruction of biodiversity and their habitats, interfere with the ecosystem and limit carbon sequestration.

By 3 months ago

Militaries should limit war impact on climate

Act fast to end climate change disinformation

The battle against climate change disinformation is not just fight for truth but for the continent’s survival amid one of the most pressing issues of our time.

By 4 months ago

Act fast to end climate change disinformation

Digital solutions to boost climate-smart conservation

Satellite imagery and remote sensing technologies can be useful in detecting deforestation and monitoring habitat changes for swift action against illegal logging.

By 4 months ago

Digital solutions to boost climate-smart conservation

Paris Olympics poised to boost climate action

Athletes are not left out of efforts to make the Olympics a green affair. They will be sleeping on mattresses made from recycled fishing nets and reinforced cardboard bed bases.

By 4 months ago

Paris Olympics poised to boost climate action

Cover quarries to avert environmental hazards

We must reclaim abandoned quarries and transform them into beacons of sustainable development.

By 5 months ago

Cover quarries to avert environmental hazards

Tame war, climate crisis in Sudan for women's sake

Besides the humanitarian efforts, women must be provided with more access to resources, healthcare, and protection from violence.

By 5 months ago

Tame war, climate crisis in Sudan for women's sake

Tackle climate-linked miscarriages in livestock

Once a pregnancy is terminated, the expected milk production and associated income is snatched.

By 5 months ago

Tackle climate-linked miscarriages in livestock

Why ongoing national wildlife census is crucial

A systematic counting of animals is critical to inform conservation strategies, reduce the effects of climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

By 6 months ago

Why ongoing national wildlife census is crucial

Let's harness opportunities in climate crisis

Climate change despite its many challenges also offers unique opportunities for the private sector to innovate, grow and contribute to sustainable development.

By 6 months ago

Let's harness opportunities in climate crisis

Restore riparian land but factor in human rights

The government must employ a balanced approach that respects the dignity and rights of all.

By 6 months ago

Restore riparian land but factor in human rights

Why lions invade Rongai despite plenty of food

For communities that daily live and interact with wildlife, the sight of a lion would not cause such a buzz.

By 6 months ago

Why lions invade Rongai despite plenty of food

Balance research to aid Africa's war against diseases

In Africa, the changes in disease vector distribution due to rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns pose far-reaching impacts of climate change.

By 6 months ago

Balance research to aid Africa's war against diseases

Deliver urban poor from rising climate calamities

A few days of rains in Kenya in April and May exposed the dire housing situation in Nairobi, with lives lost in the informal settlements.

By 7 months ago

Deliver urban poor from rising climate calamities

Make planting trees affordable during all seasons

Honouring the dead is personal, which leans on traditions, faith and other pillars.

By 7 months ago

Make planting trees affordable during all seasons

Proper urban planning key to a healthier planet

The floods carry significant implications, immediate and long-term, touching on issues of urban development, infrastructure, and climate change resilience.

By 7 months ago

Proper urban planning key to a healthier planet

What Africa can learn from recent Dubai floods

Even with the huge floods in Dubai, fatalities were not in the headlines. Africa is so vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its limited infrastructure, and high levels of poverty.

By 8 months ago

What Africa can learn from recent Dubai floods

Recognise children needs in climate change response

UNICEF statistics show more than 1 billion children “are at an acute risk of climate disasters,” with another 4.2 billion expected to be born in the next 30 years.

By 8 months ago

Recognise children needs in climate change response

Why a loss and damage fund is crucial for LREB

After loss and damage, building back better post-disaster is best. The devolved governments must ensure limited massive losses, including that of disrupted ecosystems.

Why a loss and damage fund is crucial for LREB

Carbon offsets is no climate solution for Africa

The COP29 wrapped up in Azerbaijan, with one of the recorded achievements being operationalisation of carbon markets, as per Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Carbon offsets is no climate solution for Africa

Climate justice is nothing without gender justice

The women we met in rural Marsabit and Isiolo are from marginalised communities and struggle with water scarcity, food insecurity, and displacement, all enabled by climate change.

Climate justice is nothing without gender justice

COP29 must aid, transform smallholder farmers

At the Baku COP29, AGN should champion the creation of finance mechanisms tailored for smallholder farmers, and advocate “green climate grants” accessible by co-operatives.

COP29 must aid, transform smallholder farmers

Action must help diminish fossil fuel extraction

The world marked the International Day of Climate Action last Thursday under the “Climate Action for a Sustainable Future” theme, amid a need to address fossil fuel proliferation in Africa

Action must help diminish fossil fuel extraction

Gender equality can advance climate justice

Since an educated girl can be instrumental in building a more resilient future, we must empower them through education and equal adequate participation in climate action.

By 2 months ago

Gender equality can advance climate justice

Spice tree planting with research, capacity building

Collaboration between governments, research institutions, communities and conservation organisations will enable realistic conservation.

By 2 months ago

Spice tree planting with research, capacity building

Africa's climate burden is also an opportunity

While we demand reparation from polluting countries, the opportunity to maintain focus on development, society and the environment’s well-being stands.

By 2 months ago

Africa's climate burden is also an opportunity

Prioritise children's rights in local climate action

The earlier climate change education is entrenched in curricula, the easier it will be for children to contribute. This will equip them to be agents of change amid the chaos.

By 2 months ago

Prioritise children's rights in local climate action

Here's panacea to Africa's perennial water stress

Water stress burdens women and girls, who walk long distances in search of the commodity, at the expense of education and health

By 2 months ago

Here's panacea to Africa's perennial water stress

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