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Mactilda Mbenywe

No longer a dog's life: Wild dogs face extinction amid rising global heat

Many local communities associate the dog with all manner of atrocities, such that whenever livestock is killed by other wild animals, wild dogs take majority of the blame.

No longer a dog's life: Wild dogs face extinction amid rising global heat

Africa caravan rallies citizens to lobby for climate justice at COP29

Africa caravan rallies citizens to lobby for climate justice at COP29

Unmet climate pledges fuel Africa's push for $5.9t by 2030 to avert loss and damage

Unmet climate pledges fuel Africa's push for $5.9t by 2030 to avert loss and damage

Mt Kenya battles water scarcity as rivers dry amid dying glaciers

Mt Kenya battles water scarcity as rivers dry amid dying glaciers

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change has made events like the extreme drought that the country has been experiencing since 2020 stronger and about 100 times more likely.

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

Climate experts and representatives from marginalised communities are calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to protect intangible and tangible cultural heritage

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

Eight environment victories you may have missed this year

In Kenya, 2023 was marked by significant initiatives, international collaboration, and groundbreaking achievements.

By 8 months ago

Eight environment victories you may have missed this year

Climate finance pledge sparks tension in Global North

A recent UN report showed that rich countries had reduced their aid for climate adaptation efforts between 2020 and 2021.

By 9 months ago

Climate finance pledge sparks tension in Global North

Global warming puts hospitals at risk of shutting down summit

South East Asia currently hosts the highest percentage of hospitals at high risk. The report identifies hospitals on coastlines and near rivers as the most vulnerable.

By 9 months ago

Global warming puts hospitals at risk of shutting down summit

Harsh reality at COP28 over $2trn finance gap

COP28 negotiations intensified today as developed countries claimed to have met the $100 billion funding goal, though developing nations remained skeptical.

By 9 months ago

Harsh reality at COP28 over $2trn finance gap

Concerns over fossil fuel industry agents at talks

Around 2,400 people linked to coal, oil and gas have registered for COP28 in Dubai - more than the total attendees from the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

By 9 months ago

Concerns over fossil fuel industry agents at talks

COP28 president dismisses demands to phase out fossil fuel

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber, has rejected the scientific basis for the global demand to phase out fossil fuels saying it lacks evidence to restrict global heating to the critical 1.5°C target.

By 9 months ago

COP28 president dismisses demands to phase out fossil fuel

President Ruto's plan for 100 per cent switch to green energy by 2050

Ruto unveils Kenya’s goal to expand its current energy capacity from 3 Gigawatts to 100 Gigawatts of entirely renewable power at Dubai COP28.

By 9 months ago

President Ruto's plan for 100 per cent switch to green energy by 2050

COP28 climate summit opens in Dubai in hottest year on record

Expectations are low, given general inaction on cutting emissions. Final agreement expected towards the end of two-week conference.

By 9 months ago

COP28 climate summit opens in Dubai in hottest year on record

Global leaders approve loss and damage fund on COP28's opening day

On the opening day of COP28, global leaders agreed to establish the long-awaited Loss and Damage Fund, marking a significant victory for COP28.

By 9 months ago

Global leaders approve loss and damage fund on COP28's opening day

COP28 talks start with alarming climate report

This year recorded the hottest temperatures in history. Scientists have confirmed as global leaders start talks on global warming in Dubai.

By 9 months ago

COP28 talks start with alarming climate report

UAE commits USD30 billion world's largest private investment in climate action

United Arab Emirates has committed USD30 billion in capital to launch a landmark climate-focused investment vehicle at COP28.

By 9 months ago

UAE commits USD30 billion world's largest private investment in climate action

Pollution choking wetlands as negotiations hit roadblock

Delegates of a week-long meeting in Nairobi struggled to advance a draft of a global treaty to end plastic pollution

By 9 months ago

Pollution choking wetlands as negotiations hit roadblock

Blow to food security as farmers sidelined in finance

Climate change has pushed 122 million people into hunger since 2019. Agri-food sector received 0.3 per cent of climate finance.

By 9 months ago

Blow to food security as farmers sidelined in finance

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses

As agreed at COP27, countries are expected to adopt a framework for the new UN fund to assist nations in recovering from “loss and damage” caused by climate change.

By 9 months ago

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses since 1992

Developing countries in tropical regions are losing ten per cent or more annually of their national income due to climate change.

By 9 months ago

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses since 1992

Health professionals want shift from fossil fuels ahead of COP 28

They are demanding that fossil fuel industry representatives are excluded from climate negotiations. They are also advocating for a health-centred approach to climate action.

By 9 months ago

Health professionals want shift from fossil fuels ahead of COP 28

What are 'El Nino' and 'La Nina' all about?

While El Niño events usually last for a year, La Nina can persist for two consecutive years or even longer, leading to prolonged and aggregated impacts such as wildfires and flooding.

By 10 months ago

What are 'El Nino' and 'La Nina' all about?

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change has made events like the extreme drought that the country has been experiencing since 2020 stronger and about 100 times more likely.

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

Climate experts and representatives from marginalised communities are calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to protect intangible and tangible cultural heritage

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

Eight environment victories you may have missed this year

In Kenya, 2023 was marked by significant initiatives, international collaboration, and groundbreaking achievements.

By 8 months ago

Eight environment victories you may have missed this year

Climate finance pledge sparks tension in Global North

A recent UN report showed that rich countries had reduced their aid for climate adaptation efforts between 2020 and 2021.

By 9 months ago

Climate finance pledge sparks tension in Global North

Global warming puts hospitals at risk of shutting down summit

South East Asia currently hosts the highest percentage of hospitals at high risk. The report identifies hospitals on coastlines and near rivers as the most vulnerable.

By 9 months ago

Global warming puts hospitals at risk of shutting down summit

Harsh reality at COP28 over $2trn finance gap

COP28 negotiations intensified today as developed countries claimed to have met the $100 billion funding goal, though developing nations remained skeptical.

By 9 months ago

Harsh reality at COP28 over $2trn finance gap

Concerns over fossil fuel industry agents at talks

Around 2,400 people linked to coal, oil and gas have registered for COP28 in Dubai - more than the total attendees from the 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

By 9 months ago

Concerns over fossil fuel industry agents at talks

COP28 president dismisses demands to phase out fossil fuel

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber, has rejected the scientific basis for the global demand to phase out fossil fuels saying it lacks evidence to restrict global heating to the critical 1.5°C target.

By 9 months ago

COP28 president dismisses demands to phase out fossil fuel

President Ruto's plan for 100 per cent switch to green energy by 2050

Ruto unveils Kenya’s goal to expand its current energy capacity from 3 Gigawatts to 100 Gigawatts of entirely renewable power at Dubai COP28.

By 9 months ago

President Ruto's plan for 100 per cent switch to green energy by 2050

COP28 climate summit opens in Dubai in hottest year on record

Expectations are low, given general inaction on cutting emissions. Final agreement expected towards the end of two-week conference.

By 9 months ago

COP28 climate summit opens in Dubai in hottest year on record

Global leaders approve loss and damage fund on COP28's opening day

On the opening day of COP28, global leaders agreed to establish the long-awaited Loss and Damage Fund, marking a significant victory for COP28.

By 9 months ago

Global leaders approve loss and damage fund on COP28's opening day

COP28 talks start with alarming climate report

This year recorded the hottest temperatures in history. Scientists have confirmed as global leaders start talks on global warming in Dubai.

By 9 months ago

COP28 talks start with alarming climate report

UAE commits USD30 billion world's largest private investment in climate action

United Arab Emirates has committed USD30 billion in capital to launch a landmark climate-focused investment vehicle at COP28.

By 9 months ago

UAE commits USD30 billion world's largest private investment in climate action

Pollution choking wetlands as negotiations hit roadblock

Delegates of a week-long meeting in Nairobi struggled to advance a draft of a global treaty to end plastic pollution

By 9 months ago

Pollution choking wetlands as negotiations hit roadblock

Blow to food security as farmers sidelined in finance

Climate change has pushed 122 million people into hunger since 2019. Agri-food sector received 0.3 per cent of climate finance.

By 9 months ago

Blow to food security as farmers sidelined in finance

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses

As agreed at COP27, countries are expected to adopt a framework for the new UN fund to assist nations in recovering from “loss and damage” caused by climate change.

By 9 months ago

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses since 1992

Developing countries in tropical regions are losing ten per cent or more annually of their national income due to climate change.

By 9 months ago

Report unveils USD21 Trillion climate losses since 1992

Health professionals want shift from fossil fuels ahead of COP 28

They are demanding that fossil fuel industry representatives are excluded from climate negotiations. They are also advocating for a health-centred approach to climate action.

By 9 months ago

Health professionals want shift from fossil fuels ahead of COP 28

What are 'El Nino' and 'La Nina' all about?

While El Niño events usually last for a year, La Nina can persist for two consecutive years or even longer, leading to prolonged and aggregated impacts such as wildfires and flooding.

By 10 months ago

What are 'El Nino' and 'La Nina' all about?

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change has made events like the extreme drought that the country has been experiencing since 2020 stronger and about 100 times more likely.

Climate struggles intensify as droughts double since 2005, Kenya Met Dept

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

Climate experts and representatives from marginalised communities are calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to protect intangible and tangible cultural heritage

Climate change is eroding our culture, Maasai women cry out

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