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Ozone Layer on course to Recovery, UN Says

Ozone Layer on course to Recovery, UN Says By Sharon Atieno The ozone layer, a thin part of the earth’s atmosphere which absorbs most of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, is on track to recover within four decades. This is according to the United Nations (UN)-backed Scientific Assessment Panel to the Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting […]

10 Jan, 23

Kenya: Dry Conditions to Prevail throughout January

Kenya: Dry Conditions to Prevail throughout January By Gift Briton Most parts of the country are likely to remain sunny and dry during the month of January with occasional rainfall expected over some parts, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) predicts. According to the weather body, some areas around Lake Victoria basin (Siaya, Busia, Kisumu, Homa […]

14 Dec, 22

Investigation Raises Concerns Over Plastic Waste Accumulation on the Shores of Africa’s Rift Valley Lakes

Investigation Raises Concerns Over Plastic Waste Accumulation on the Shores of Africa’s Rift Valley Lakes By Water Journalist Africa An investigation into the concentration of microplastics in some Africa Rift Valley lakes has found no traces of microplastics there. However, the plastic wastes are visible on the major landing sites, raising fears over the whereabouts […]

Double Financing into Nature-based Solutions to Deal with Global Crises – UN report

Double Financing into Nature-based Solutions to Deal with Global Crises – UN report By Sharon Atieno Unless investments into nature-based solutions (NbS) are quickly doubled from the current USD 154 billion/year to USD 384 billion/year by 2025, climate, biodiversity and land degradation goals will be out of reach. This is according to a new United […]

30 Nov, 22

New Zealand Example on Recognition of Farmers’ Carbon Sequestration Worth Studying

New Zealand Example on Recognition of Farmers’ Carbon Sequestration Worth Studying By Daniel Otunge The just-ended COP 27, the fifth to be held in Africa, outlined many action plans, the gist of which is to contain emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in order to stop climate change. Other Climate COPs in Africa were held as […]

Strengthening Africa’s Climate Change Negotiation Skills

Strengthening Africa’s Climate Change Negotiation Skills By Tsim Mavisi “Science tells us that Africa is the most vulnerable continent, yet it has contributed the least in terms of emissions. Africa’s voice in the global climate negotiations, therefore, becomes critical,” said George Wamukoya, team leader of the African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES). It is […]

18 Nov, 22

Gates Foundation Commits US$ 7B to Support African Countries

Gates Foundation Commits US$ 7B to Support African Countries By Daniel Otunge The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will invest more than $7 billion over the next four years to support African countries and institutions working to develop and implement innovative approaches to confront climate change, poverty, hunger, disease and gender inequality. Bill Gates, the […]

Gender Equity Crucial in Achieving Climate Goals

Gender Equity Crucial in Achieving Climate Goals By Gift Briton With the climate crisis disproportionately impacting Africa despite the continent contributing the least to climate change, experts urge that gender equity including increasing women’s access to and control of resources and leadership roles is critical in achieving climate goals. According to Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President, […]

16 Nov, 22

World Leaders Call for Transparency in Climate Data, Information

World Leaders Call for Transparency in Climate Data, Information By Gift Briton To reach net-zero emissions by 2050, access to reliable climate data and information is crucial, world leaders say during a high-level event themed “Together4Transparency” at the ongoing conference on climate change (COP27). Global leaders have stressed the need for all countries and actors […]

15 Nov, 22

No Climate Action Without Data, Evidence to Inform Decisions

No Climate Action Without Data, Evidence to Inform Decisions By Mary Hearty The newly released report on Insights in Climate Science has proven that without data and evidence to inform decisions and support programs and policies, urgent climate action cannot happen. According to Simon Stiell, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, science is at the heart […]