As the global climate crisis intensifies, the possibility of a Kamala Harris presidency has drawn significant attention, particularly regarding her approach to climate change. Known for her unwavering commitment to environmental justice, Harris has consistently championed policies that not only…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– In a global show of solidarity for our planet’s land, this year’s World Environment Day smashed participation records, with over 3,500 events held across the globe tackling the pressing issues of desertification, drought resilience, and land restoration.…
Mombasa, Kenya- A shadow falls across the promise of sustainable development as climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. This stark reality was brought to light during a UNFPA-led training in Kenya. The training brought to light the correlation between…
Durban, South Africa – For over sixty years, the vast energy reserves beneath Africa’s soil have fueled the growth of the Global North, leaving millions of Africans in the dark. Critics and lobbyists now argue that reliance on fossil fuels…
Kisumu County, Kenya – For the past eight hours, unrelenting rain has pummeled River Nyando, turning the waterway into a raging torrent and displacing over 600 people. This deluge is just the latest chapter in a devastating flood crisis gripping…
Marsabit, Kenya– A pre-dawn chill hung in the air as we arrived in arrived in Heilu Manyatta ward, 772 kilometers away from Nairobi. It was early morning around 6 am and we were just in time to witness a donkey…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria– A state once enriched by vast crude oil reserves, now grapples with an environmental catastrophe – ecocide. The oil industry, once an economic engine, has become a relentless polluter, scarring landscapes and poisoning communities. This devastation began…
HARARE, Zimbabwe – A desolate scene unfolds across Zimbabwe’s communal lands. Maize fields, once vibrant with life, now stand as wilting testaments to a relentless thirst. The rains, once a reliable partner, have become erratic and unpredictable, casting a long…
In Kenya’s bustling economy, progress roars like an engine, yet the air is thick with trouble. The country’s transportation sector, a vital artery of growth, pumps out greenhouse gas emissions at a staggering 7% yearly, fueled by a fleet of…
Tharaka Nithi, Kenya– The impact of climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is already here, causing widespread social and environmental disruption across the globe. In Kenya and beyond, the effects are clear: prolonged droughts, failing crops, rising…
