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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
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
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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

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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

 

INVASIVE
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…
ozone
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
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…
regulation
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…
bamboo Day
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…
TREE
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…
cleanup
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…
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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

Culture
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…
summit
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…
cchange
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…
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…
tree planting
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has announced Government plans to accelerate tree growing activities across the country during the short rains season predicted to run from September to February next year. Government to accelerate tree growing during short rains…
Date Published: Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 11:30 Source KWS Website KWS Director General Dr Erustus Kanga Thursday, August 31, 2023 received donations from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) worth over 38 million shillings to aid rangers in operations to protect wildlife. While thanking WWF for the donation…
Date Published: Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 11:30 Source KWS website Every year since 2013, on August 10th, the world comes together to celebrate World Lion Day, an occasion that provides a global platform to raise awareness about the majestic endangered species that once roamed over a vast portion…
Climate summit
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Climate change poses significant risks to the global community, with physical effects causing substantial economic losses. Over the past decade, storms, wildfires, and floods have resulted in substantial GDP losses. Africa, in particular, faces severe climate-related challenges, including drought

EMCA Regulations Review 2023
Pursuant to section 8 of the Statutory Instruments Act (No. 23 of 2013), the Director General National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) hereby notifies the general public that Regulatory Impact Statements on the underlisted proposed Environmental Management Regulations have been prepared to…

Join us on 2nd February, 2023 for WorldWetlandsDay national event to be held at Enkongu Enkare in Narok County under the theme EcosystemRestoration

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Global Environment Facility (GEF), KFS, and KEFRI led a tree planting activity that saw over 7,000 indigenous tree seedlings planted in Mt Kulal, Marsabit County. 1,600 fruit tree seedlings were also given…
Cherangani Hills Towers
Cherangani Hills is one of the five major water towers in Kenya which includes Mt Kenya, the Aberdares, Mt Elgon, and the Mau Complex water towers. The Cherangani Hills extend across three counties namely Elgeiyo Marakwet, Trans Nzoia, and West Pokot. It is a twin tower with its waters draining into…