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Source: https://www.kenyaforestservice.org/president-leads-tree-growing-exercis… As is now the norm, all official government functions must be marked by planting of trees as part of the whole government all society approach towards increasing the country’s tree cover to the envisaged 30%…

Date Published: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 16:00 SOURCE: https://www.kws.go.ke/content/translocation-21-black-rhinos-loisaba-con… Translocation of a total of twenty one black rhinos to Loisaba conservancy in Laikipia County commenced today at Nairobi National park where the Cabinet…

The Clean Development Mechanism is coming to an end on 31st December, 2023 Kenya has several CDM projects and programs. Those who implemented these projects may chose to move to the new carbon markets under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. However one must apply to transition from CDM to 6.4. The…

Director General, Mamo B. Mamo, EBS on 22/11/23 led the launch of wetlands restoration in Nairobi at Dik Dik Gardens wetland. The launch is part of the ongoing Government’s efforts to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, and restore and conserve wetlands and their associated catchments under the newly…

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…

@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…

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…

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…

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…

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…