Topic: Climate Action

Simply put, at the heart of the UN Carbon Market is a basic idea: countries, companies, and even individuals should pay for the carbon dioxide (CO₂) they release into the atmosphere. The more you pollute, the more you pay.

By rotating host locations—especially in Africa, Latin America, and Asia—the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ensures that solutions are not only global but locally informed.

The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2025 — “Connecting People and Plants: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” — focuses on the role of modern technology in enhancing conservation efforts.

Africa possess 7,900 GW of solar potential. Over 1,753 GW of hydropower. Wind energy clocks in at 461 GW. Kenya is leading in geothermal. Ethiopia commands hydro. Morocco is taking charge with solar and wind. This isn't potential—it’s power waiting to be

Humans are burning through the planet's biological budget—more CO₂ than forests can absorb, more water than aquifers can replenish, and more fish, trees, and soil than nature can regrow.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered a powerful advisory opinion declaring that states are legally obligated to prevent environmental harm and protect both present and future generations from the effects of climate change.

While the rest of the world is blaming the heatwaves on a meteorological' heat dome,' Gazans are blaming Israel for trapping them in a different dome. The dome of overcrowded nylon tents that are an equivalent of ovens in the sun.

When exposed to air, 6PPD turns into another chemical—6PPD-quinone—which has been shown to be highly toxic to fish, especially salmon. In some areas, this chemical has been linked to the sudden death of fish populations.

There is strength in numbers. When young people embrace sustainable habits, they help make caring for the environment part of everyday life. And when they lead by example, they inspire families, neighbors, and leaders to do the same.

As climate challenges grow more urgent, so must our willingness to rethink how technology fits into the broader puzzle. AI can be part of the solution — but only if we build the groundwork thoughtfully and inclusively

Despite its ecological importance, the Mugumo tree is increasingly under threat. Expanding agriculture, charcoal production, and urban development are destroying old trees faster than they can be replaced.

According to the UN, the most widespread and devastating droughts in recorded history have unfolded since 2023—sweeping across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean. In Eastern and Southern Africa alone, over 90 million people face

In the global fight against climate change, terms like ‘carbon footprint,’ often sound like words being tossed around at climate conferences or printed on eco-friendly packaging.

Daytime temperatures will soar above 30°C in the northeastern and northwestern regions. Strong winds exceeding 25 knots (about 12.86 m/s) are also forecast for coastal, southeastern, northeastern, and northwestern areas.

It is one of Africa’s most elusive and endangered birds, found only in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest and parts of Tanzania with only a count of less than 400 in population making not only rare but also in danger of disappearing entirely.

On June 18, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), alongside conservation partners including the Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS), the Wildlife Research & Training Institute (WRTI), and the World-Wide Fund for Nature - Kenya (WW

According to the Kenya Forest Service, the fencing initiative is just the beginning of a larger plan to restore and upgrade City Park into an iconic public space.

Like many forested regions in Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex has long suffered from deforestation, illegal logging, charcoal burning, and encroachment. These pressures have not only degraded the environment but also threatened the traditional livelihoods o

Land fertility is sustained by the biodiversity it supports; therefore, its destruction leads to biodiversity depletion. Additionally, maintaining land quality is crucial for the global population, as it ensures food security.

Although data reveals that the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark was temporarily breached in 2024, the World Meteorological Organization's report released in late May suggests an increase in temperatures over the coming decades.