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On 30th April 2026 at 6:30 AM, Kenya’s coast will host an extraordinary blend of ambition and environmental stewardship at Mirarani, Tudor Creek in Mombasa . Canadian tree planter Antoine Moses is set to attempt a new global milestone—planting 40,000 mangrove propagules within 24 hours, surpassing…

The recent reception of four mountain bongos at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s ongoing efforts to restore one of its most critically endangered species. Led by Emilio Mugo , Chair of National Environment Management Authority , the event brought together…

The United Nations has proclaimed the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to enhance understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues worldwide and to inspire collective action towards its conservation and sustainable use. This important day dates back to 1993, when the UN General…

World Environment Day 2026 will rally the global community around the urgency of climate action at a time when the world is facing unprecedented environmental challenges. Rising temperatures, collapsing ecosystems, and increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events are clear signals that…

Nairobi / Bonn, 12 December 2025 – The Government of Kenya and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) today announced that Kenya will host the next global observance of Desertification and Drought Day, to be held on 17 June 2026 under the theme “Rangelands: Recognize…

CBD Seventh National Report (7NR) & Nagoya Protocol National Report 24–27 February 2026 Kyaka Hotel, Machakos 1. Introduction The National Technical Drafting and Consolidation Workshop for the Seventh National Report (7NR) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the National Report to…

MTAKIMAU Community Forest Association hosted a powerful Conservation and Community Celebration in Takaungu, Kilifi County, ahead of its first Annual General Meeting, marking a major milestone in its revitalisation journey. Supported by WWF-Kenya through the Bengo Project funded by Bundesministerium…

CS Launches Carbon Markets Community Guide During World Wetlands Day 2026 in Isiolo, Isiolo County, 5th February 2026 The Carbon Markets Community Guide, developed by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) , was officially…

The Chief Guest was CS Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, EGH accompanied by Hon. Beatrice Askul, CS Ministry of EAC, ASALs and Regional Development, Isiolo Governor, Hon. Abdi Guyo, NEMA Board led by Chairman, Mr. Emilio Mugo and Director General, Dr. Mamo B. Mamo, EBS…

Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa earlier today officially launched the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) as a Sub-Regional Technical and Scientific Cooperation Support Centre under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The CS was received by Dr…