Latest News and Updates | Kenya Biodiversity

Endangered black rhino numbers rise by 4.2% in Kenya

22 November 2023

WWF-Kenya "We would like to acknowledge the vital role played by the @KWSKenya , and private and community conservancies in the conservation of the critically endangered black rhino. We are also extending a huge appreciation to our donors for their financial support that has enabled key partners to…

Wetland Conservation and restoration exercise at Kerarapon at Gitwe Springs, Kajiado County

22 November 2023

@NemaKenya team, led by Chairman, Emilio Mugo and Director General Mamo B. Mamo EBS joined environmental stakeholders for a tree planting and Wetland Conservation and restoration exercise at Kerarapon at Gitwe Springs, Kajiado County. NEMA Kenya in conjunction with and other stakeholders…

Kenya has about 10,000 wetlands

22 November 2023

We have over 10,000 wetlands countrywide. NEMA is working to map out all wetlands-have a clear path on protection and restoration to enhance their sustainability and plant trees to contribute towards 15 billion tree planting initiative by 2032 ~ NEMA Director General, Mamo B. Mamo, EBS. Wetland…

3rd Session of the Inter-Governmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) at the UN Complex in Gigiri

22 November 2023

The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, was held from November 13 to 19, 2023, at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The…

Busia governor plants a tree during this event

Kenya introduces a national tree-planting day to combat climate change

14 November 2023

On November 13, 2023, Kenya witnessed a unique and unexpected event—the National Tree Planting Day. The Kenyan government, in a surprising move, declared this day a public holiday, urging citizens to participate in a nationwide tree planting initiative. The announcement came from the Interior…

NBSAP national Targets Review Workshop held at Sawela lodge in Naivasha

24 October 2023

Overview: The NBSAP National Targets Review Workshop, held at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha from October 23rd to 27th, 2023, aimed to assess and refine national biodiversity targets. The workshop was organized by MECCF and brought together various stakeholders, including Wetlands International, IUCN…

The 2nd EIK National Environment conference and Exhibition

25 October 2023 - 26 October 2023

National Biodiversity Coordination Mechanism and SBSTTA 25 discussion meeting

04 October 2023

The Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Forestry in partnership IUCN planned a technical workshop to discuss the National Biodiversity Coordination Mechanism and prepare for the upcoming SBSTTA 25. The workshop is held in Fairview Hotel Nairobi on 4 th to 6 th October 2023 . The objectives of…

News from CEBios

28 September 2023

Capacities for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Building capacities for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in partner countries of the Belgian Development Cooperation https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgzGtxSqKxbXvNnhKKttL…https://cebios…

Team to assess health of Kenya’s biodiversity unveiled

28 September 2023

Group comes at a time when Kenya's wildlife is facing a myriad of challenges By. GILBERT KOECH News Reporter ,STAR Newspaper BIO: Environment/Science journalist In Summary •The group will now promote and contribute to the development and implementation of existing species conservation action plans.…

AfriMAQUA International Conference

23 October 2023 - 28 October 2023

Aquatic foods are a vital source of essential nutrients and contribute to food and nutrition security in many countries. By 2030, per capita fish consumption is expected to increase worldwide with the exception of Africa, due to population growth outpacing supply on this continent. Aquaculture has

Kenya’s First Indigenous Foods Festival

06 October 2023 - 07 October 2023

Food For Thought Festival on 6th to 7th October 2023 at the Nairobi National Museum.

Experience a unique culinary tourism festival that celebrates the diverse cultures of Kenya while preserving our rich heritage.

The festival includes:

Workshops
Talks
Debates
Community events

Management of the invasive plant (Opuntia stricta)

25 September 2023

Forestry PS Mr Gitonga Mugambi today visited the Laikipia Permaculture Centre Trust (LPCT) to familiarise on the management of the invasive plant (Opuntia stricta) through promoting its utilization to produce high value products . The PS was taken through different agro-processing facilities where…

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 ~𝗣𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗴'𝗲𝗻𝗼

25 September 2023

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 ~𝗣𝗦 𝗘𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗴'𝗲𝗻𝗼 PICTORIAL: This year's World Ozone Day national celebrations at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) in Nakuru County presided over by Environment and Climate Change…

Mara Day: Mara River Basin which is critical for the sustainability of Lake Victoria Basin

25 September 2023

Kenya appreciates efforts undertaken by the East Africa Community (EAC) in the conservation of Mara River Basin which is critical for the sustainability of Lake Victoria Basin and the surrounding catchments thus supporting of millions of East Africans. Kenya's re-committed to the conservation of the…

Draft Climate Change (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 to operationalize the Act

25 September 2023

Pursuant to Section 16 of the Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023, @EnviClimateC_Ke has developed the Draft Climate Change (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 to operationalize the Act. The Regulations are available on our website https://www.environment.go.ke/downloads / The comments, inputs or…

Government unveils toll free hotline for reporting illegal logging

25 September 2023

Government unveils toll free hotline for reporting illegal logging The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has unveiled '0800724570' as the 24-hour toll free telephone number for reporting illegal forest activities including logging and charcoal burning in the country. Speaking on…

The government seeks to grow 100,000 trees as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of Mwache River catchment in Kwale County

25 September 2023

The government seeks to grow 100,000 trees as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of Mwache River catchment in Kwale County. Today, Secretaries for Administration in the State Dept for Forestry Mr Evans Mutari and his Irrigation counterpart and Mr David Yatich joined Kwale Deputy Governor Hon Chirema…

Latest Applicant Notifications on Access to genetic resources

19 September 2023

NEMA Reminds Kenyans of Upcoming Clean Up World Cleanup Day 2023

17 September 2023

Editorial Staff Nearly every human on this planet has a place they call Home. Be it a mansion, a street, a hut or a flat. Then there are the cities, countries, and regions we call home. And the planet we call home. We are all responsible for cleanliness and sustainability of our homes! As such…

World Cleanup Day

16 September 2023 - 17 September 2023

Let's Do It Kenya organised the first World Cleanup Day in Kenya in 2018 during which over 25,000 Kenyans showed up to clean their immediate environs. Since then, over 60,000 Kenyans have joined us in celebrating World Cleanup Day every third Saturday of September. All this has been possible thanks

Documentation and Digitization of cultural expressions

08 September 2023

Wednesday and Thursday: young-champions-for-culture have been involved in practical sessions in which they visited various sites to acquire field experience. Through this, they have been equipped with necessary knowledge and skills for the actual documentation and digitization which kick-starts on…

African Climate Summit urges world leaders to back global tax on fossil fuels

07 September 2023

T he first African Climate Summit has ended with a call for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport. It is also seeking reform of the world financial system that forces African nations to pay more to borrow money. The declaration backed by…

Africa Climate Summit wraps up with seminal – but flawed – ‘Nairobi Declaration’

07 September 2023

N AIROBI - It felt at first like a climate summit born out of chaos. From the confusion around which leaders would be appearing (at one point French President Emmanuel Macron’s name was listed on the official app), to the queues that stretched around the block at the accreditation centre, with tales…

CS Tuya hosts media stakeholders briefing on Africa Climate Summit

01 September 2023

Media’s active involvement is a critical success factor for the Africa Climate Summit, because of the important role it plays in informing, educating, and providing reliable information on complex subjects such as climate change. Cabinet Secretary Hon Soipan Tuya this morning hosted newsroom…