Empower Yourself, Ignite Sustainability
The climate crisis is not a problem where all nations stand on equal footing. In fact, those who have contributed least to global greenhouse gas emissions primarily the countries of the Global South are often the ones most affected. Floods, droughts, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods strike hardest in Africa, Asia and small island … Read more
Environmental restoration is one of the most urgent and noble tasks of our time. From reversing deforestation to protecting wetlands and restoring degraded grasslands, the global push for ecological healing is gaining ground. Governments, international NGOs and climate philanthropists are pouring billions into these efforts. However, behind some of these “green missions” lies a pattern … Read more
“Imagine if we let nature thrive within us. Trees shading our homes, grasses softening our steps, and flowers brightening our days. A natural cooling system and a natural source of beauty.” What if this wasn’t just a dream? What if it were a movement starting right from your doorstep? In today’s concrete jungles, fast-paced living … Read more
From the Arctic ice to our dinner plates, microplastics are everywhere. And that’s not an exaggeration. These tiny plastic fragments, some smaller than a grain of sand, have shown up in the deepest ocean trenches, floating in our air and even in human arteries. It sounds dramatic, but it’s true. As we mark World Environment … Read more
There’s a trend going around. You’ve probably seen it dramatic, tongue-in-cheek, and oddly powerful. A person walks away from something symbolic as the audio drops: “I can never come back… oh no no no…” On the screen flashes text of some past struggle or identity, often one they’ve outgrown, conquered or risen above. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMSMSVWwk At … Read more
In the work of environmental advocacy, one concept that often arises but rarely gets unpacked is respect. It’s spoken about as a value, a cultural tradition, and even a principle of leadership. But what does it really mean in the sustainability space? How do we practice respect in a way that uplifts rather than silences, … Read more
When Grace Ngungi began her journey into avocado farming, she stepped into a traditionally male-dominated sector and riddled with challenges, smallholder fragmentation, export inconsistencies, and quality concerns. Today, she stands at the helm of Karakuta Fresh Produce, a company that’s not just farming fruit but cultivating a model of empowerment, sustainability, and economic transformation. On … Read more
The land beneath our feet is more than dirt and rocks, it’s the storybook of generations who lived, farmed, and thrived on this earth. In Kenya, long before the advent of modern agriculture and environmental policies, our ancestors developed clever ways to care for the soil and use natural resources wisely. These practices not only … Read more
I recently came across a video where the speaker framed African local communities as distant from wildlife conservation, as though we need to be taught how to care for the very animals we’ve shared our land with for generations. That narrative felt familiar, and not in a good way. It echoes the old, persistent story … Read more
The land has always told stories in the heart of Kenya, where vast savannahs meet rolling hills. Stories whispered by the rustling leaves of the muratina tree, carried by the migratory birds crossing the skies, and etched into the rhythms of the seasons. Long before climate change became a global buzzword, our ancestors, farmers, pastoralists, … Read more
