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Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County | 29–30 July 2026 – Kenya has taken another significant step towards strengthening wetland conservation following the successful validation of the Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS) for Lake Ol Bolossat , bringing the country's only natural freshwater lake in Central Kenya…

The world's remaining Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) —large, continuous areas of natural forest that remain free from significant human disturbance—are disappearing at an alarming rate. New analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows that while forests continue to face pressure from…

Kajiado County, Kenya – As the world marks the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) , the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with its partners, is demonstrating Kenya's commitment to conserving biodiversity and restoring degraded ecosystems…

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1386282153416332 Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, today led Kenyans in commemorating the 2026 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem at Majengo Grounds in Lamu County. The CS was joined by Lamu…

Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Deep within the ancient canopy of the Kakamega Rainforest,Kenya’s sole remaining extension of the vast Congo tropical ecosystem,lies an essential truth: our forests are the literal lungs of our planet. As the world commemorates World Rainforest Day…

Kenya has emerged as a continental leader in ecosystem restoration through its ambitious #15BillionTrees Initiative , one of Africa's most significant environmental restoration programmes. The initiative seeks to plant and grow 15 billion trees by 2032 to increase national tree cover, restore…

The Mau Forest Complex is far more than a collection of trees; it serves as the vital water tower of the nation. It sustains life by feeding twelve rivers and five lakes, influencing ecosystems as far reaching as Lake Natron, the sanctuary of the flamingos, and providing the essential water flow…

Naivasha, Kenya, 24–26 June 2026 – Indigenous Peoples' representatives, government agencies, civil society organizations, and technical partners convened in Naivasha for a three-day Indigenous Peoples Onboarding and Co-Design Workshop aimed at strengthening Indigenous Peoples' participation in the…

Mombasa, Kenya | 18 June 2026 Kenya has successfully concluded the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) , held from 16–18 June 2026 in the coastal city of Mombasa , becoming the first African nation to host the prestigious global conference on ocean conservation and sustainable development. Held under…

Vipingo, Kilifi County, 17 June 2026 – Kenya today successfully hosted the global observance of Desertification and Drought Day 2026 at Vipingo Central Primary School in Kilifi County, bringing together national leaders, international dignitaries, development partners, environmental experts…