Why Kenya’s Night Skies Matter for Biodiversity Conservation

Miano has emphasized that the week is not just about celebration, but collaboration: a chance for counties to align with the national framework and foster a tourism sector that is sustainable, resilient, and in harmony with Kenya’s priceless natural herit

UNICEF warns that the climate crisis is a children’s health emergency, with 1 billion children living in high‑risk regions and millions suffering from polluted air and extreme weather.

Agroforestry is more than planting trees beside crops it’s a quiet revolution reshaping agriculture. By merging forests and fields, it creates resilient ecosystems that protect against climate shocks, enrich soil, and sustain biodiversity.

Kenya banned trophy hunting in 1977, reaffirming its stance in 2024. The prohibition safeguards wildlife, boosts tourism, and sustains communities.

On December 5, 2025, the world celebrates World Soil Day, a global event started by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) to remind us that soil is not lifeless, but a living system that provides food, water, climate balan

At a recent consultative meeting held at the Nairobi Arboretum, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, urged timber industry stakeholders to actively contribute to the 15 billion tree growing campaign. She

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns that the current trajectory of biodiversity decline will undermine progress toward 35 of the 44 Sustainable Development Goals — from poverty and hunger to health, water, climate, oceans, and land. Agri

“As the official platform of the 15B Tree Strategy, #JazaMiti provides science-based guidance for landscape restoration, agroforestry, and commercial forestry. It advances our national aspiration of achieving 30% tree cover by 2032, fully aligned with Vis

Air pollution is not only a health crisis but also a climate crisis, since the same fossil fuels that poison the air also heat the planet. Policies that reduce pollution therefore deliver a double victory: protecting human health while slowing climate cha

You cannot plant your way out of deforestation if you keep excising existing forest land. It’s like trying to fill a bucket whilst someone else drills holes in the bottom.

Kenya is moving out of its short‑rains season into hot, dry weather. While isolated showers persist in some regions, most of the country is already sunny, signaling the onset of the long dry season.

According to the CS, Kenya currently meets less than 10 percent of its national demand, underscoring the need to scale investment, modernize technology, and strengthen policy frameworks. Barasa highlights that the wood industry already contributes about K

Aware of these hazards, UNEP has published a note highlighting AI's environmental impact and providing an array of suggestions to ensure its feasible utilization.

Every year, countless animals lose their lives on roads that cut through or near wildlife habitats. What many drivers see as a brief stopover on the way to their holiday destination is, to these animals, their home and their only path for survival.

According to UNEP, the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, reducing emissions and usage of clean water can protect environment and at the same time increase food production.

Kenya’s TVET sector is transforming climate initiatives into long-term, bankable projects by scaling renewable energy, expanding climate-smart training, and aligning efforts with national climate commitments.

Pharmaceutical pollution is a hidden global crisis. Drugs leaking into rivers, soils, and food chains harm wildlife, disrupt ecosystems, and accelerate antimicrobial resistance, threatening millions of lives.

During his time as Chief Officer for Environment, Mosiria made notable contributions to environmental protection, particularly through strict enforcement and public engagement. He led the implementation of the Nairobi County Air Quality Act of 2021, which

The climate crisis is a global health emergency. Heat, famine, pollution, and fragile health systems threaten billions, as each degree of warming fuels more illness, deaths, and inequality.

To address waste colonialism, we need to reduce plastic at the source. Using reusable, refillable, and non-toxic materials can cut down the amount of waste created.