Environment – Science Africa

06 Nov, 23

Partnership to Restore Kenya’s River Yala Basin

Partnership to Restore Kenya’s River Yala Basin The Nature Conservancy and its partners have unveiled a new plan to restore the catchment areas in the River Yala Basin as part of its efforts to enhance the availability and quality of water for communities in the area. The partners include Women in Water and Natural Resource […]

UNEP Celebrates Innovative Solutions to Beat Plastic Pollution

UNEP Celebrates Innovative Solutions to Beat Plastic Pollution By Joyce Ojanji With up to 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaking into the aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas annually, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has awarded five nominees for the 2023 Champions of the Earth environmental honour for their innovative solutions and […]

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28

Trade, Climate Action Unite at COP28 By Whitney Akinyi In a first-of-its-kind event at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), international organizations will spotlight policy options for developing countries to capture emerging trade opportunities. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Trade Centre, and […]

26 Oct, 23

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa

Flash Floods, Heat Exhaustion Expected in Parts of Eastern Africa By Gift Briton People living in central and southern Ethiopia, northern Somalia as well as northern and southern parts of Uganda have been urged to stay alert for the expected flash floods. The Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre (ICPAC) says that […]

UN Plan Promises Massive Emission Cuts in the Construction Sector

UN Plan Promises Massive Emission Cuts in the Construction Sector By Joyce Ojanji With the rapid urbanization worldwide meaning every five days, the world adds buildings equivalent to the size of Paris, with the built environment sector already responsible for 37 percent of global emissions, however, a new report offers decarbonization solutions in the sector. […]

07 Aug, 23

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas

Nandi County’s Wetland Restoration Efforts Bringing Back Sitatungas By Sharon Atieno Found in more than 25 African countries, sitatungas have a population of about 170,000 individuals globally. Of these, Kenya is home to only 473 individuals. A sitatunga (tragelaphus spekei) is a rare swamp-dwelling antelope, distinguished by its long, splayed hooves which are well-adapted for […]

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya

Rainfall Expected in Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Coast and North- western Kenya. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction. KMD says isolated storms are likely to occur over some […]

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry

Most Parts of Kenya Likely to be Dry By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry, with some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley receiving few rainfall, the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly prediction says. Occasional cold and cloudy conditions are expected over the Highlands East […]

24 Jul, 23

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the annual Africa Climate Week 2023. The landmark events co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) respectively will take place 4th to […]

24 Jul, 23

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says By Opija Raduk As global temperatures continue to rise, there is an urgent need to enhance the resilience of forest ecosystems and limit the impact of tree pests. This is according to a new research published in the journal Scientific Reports which examined insects and fungi […]