Environment & Conservation News
RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of
January 21, 2025
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Climate Warriors: How Farmers Are Protecting Biodiversity Through Seed Saving and Exchange
By Suleiman Mbatiah In the sunlit, dusty town of Kikopey, near the sparkling shores of
January 6, 2025
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Call for stakeholders synergy in landscape restoration and sustainment
By Kimuri Mwangi There is need to create synergy and have a common ground between
November 8, 2024
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Regenerative Agriculture in Laikipia County
Most of Laikipia County receives minimal rainfall that is not favourable to agriculture. However, agriculture
July 1, 2024
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Landscape restoration in arid and semi-arid lands is a priority for the Kenyan Government
Landscape restoration in arid and semi-arid lands is a priority for the Kenyan Government as
June 28, 2024
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Tackling methane emissions from organic waste and livestock feeding critical for climate action
By Dr. Richard Munang Methane contributes up to 45% of the warming experienced in the
January 13, 2024
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Commonwealth action group launched to help African countries cut methane emissions
A new action group announced in Dubai will help Commonwealth countries, including African member states,
December 3, 2023
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African Leaders urged to End Fossil Fuel Investment by Climate and Energy Campaigners
African climate campaigners and renewable energy industry advocates convened a press conference at COP28 in
December 3, 2023
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Involve PWDs in climate issues, urges Kenya Climate Change Working Group
By Kimuri Mwangi The Active involvement of People with Disabilities (PWDs) in climate change adaptation
September 27, 2023
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The African leaders Nairobi declaration on climate change and call to action
We, the African Heads of State and Government, gathered for the inaugural Africa ClimateSummit (ACS)
September 6, 2023
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Ruto: Africa must position itself to exploit climate action opportunities
By Kimuri Mwangi President Ruto has urged African governments to increase their investments in green
September 4, 2023
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How Somalia used biopesticides to win against desert locusts
The first wave of desert locust swarms hit Somalia in 2019. Carpets of hopper bands
December 14, 2022
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KEPSA launches strategy on Business Climate Change Solutions
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in partnership with the National Treasury and Planning, Ministry
November 2, 2022
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Nyeri turns to Public-Private Partnership to enhance waste collection
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Pet Recycling Company (PETCO),
October 27, 2022
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Five plants hidden in our everyday lives
They are in the lotion that keeps our skin smooth or the herbal tea we
August 16, 2022
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5 dangerous plant diseases that climate change is helping spread
Plants are humans’ best friends and main allies in life on earth. Plants are responsible
June 10, 2022
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Biopesticides for locust control to save the environment
For over a year now, East Africa has been going through a massive Desert Locust
April 12, 2021
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Pilot electric bikes project to reduce pollution
Forty-nine motorcycles made little noise but raised much interest in Nairobi’s Karura Forest as the UN Environment
March 5, 2021
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Kenya emerges as a leader in plastic pollution fight
Kenya is emerging as a leader in the fight against plastic pollution and is among
February 24, 2021
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