Climate Action

Let’s fall in love with our planet!

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Let’s fall in love with our planet!

I had a chat with my friends at Greiner. Here are the links to the conversation and blog. Leave your comments and let us keep the conversation going. 🎧 Greiner Talks with Winnie Cheche – “Let’s fall in love with our planet!”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R86sHIsjZyg Winnie Cheche ◯ People, planet, profithttps://greiner-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/greiner-talks-with-winnie-cheche “Let’s fall in love with our planet!”https://sustainability.greiner.com/en/lets-fall-in-love-with-our-planet/

Waste management is still a key issue affecting our environment and life in general

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Waste management is still a key issue affecting our environment and life in general

It’s almost 5 years since Single-used plastics were banned in Kenya. Sadly, we still have waste from the before years. Surprisingly, we do have people who are still using these single-use plastics. Which has been highly blamed on the neighboring countries that are yet to ban it. I still feel that more awareness of why … Read more

An SME’s guide to reducing your carbon footprint and environmental impact

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An SME’s guide to reducing your carbon footprint and environmental impact

The Internet continues to make information available for sustainable living. A little digging and practicing will help us head in the right direction when it comes to climate action. Here is a guide for SMEs in addressing their carbon footprint. https://www.retailmerchantservices.co.uk/sme-environmental-impact-carbon-footprint-guide/

It’s Sad how communities continue to lose their livestock to floods

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It’s Sad How Communities Continue To Lose Their Livestock To Floods

Climate finance has been a pain to all of us. A hindrance to any progress. Floods, drought, and heatwaves, among others, will continue to be part of our lives. With them, lives will be lost, livestock will continue to die, and life will be extremely hard. Enough has been said about how the talking has … Read more

GUEST POST: EQUITY BANK ON COURSE TO GREENING TURKANA COUNTY

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GUEST POST: EQUITY BANK ON COURSE TO GREENING TURKANA COUNTY

Turkana County is a semi-arid place that is hot and dry almost throughout the year with temperatures going up as high as 40 degrees. The drought and high temperatures have made it difficult to sustain forest cover in the region. Even so, Equity Bank has made significant steps in helping with environmental diversification through its … Read more

Ubunifu Hub

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Ubunifu is a Swahili word for Creativity. Are you in Kenya? Creative with limited or no resources, and would love to explore? Ubunifu hub is your newfound Home. Ubunifu hub is possible through One Planet. One planet Youth program by Green Peace and Fryshuset Aged 15 – 25 years old To engage, broaden and strengthen … Read more

Activism

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Activism

Activism is mostly born out of a passion for something you love /believe in /or are closely connected to. But facing challenges that make it impossible to happen or injustices around it. Just like true leadership, activism is not learned but it is deep-rooted in your soul till you realize it. When the right trigger … Read more

Climate Anxiety

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Climate Anxiety

Climate anxiety is a feeling of dread or panic that can arise from thinking or worrying about climate change. For some, it’s the fear of heatwaves, floods, species extinction, and natural disasters. Its getting worst Research indicates that climate-related anxiety is rising and that it leads to emotional exhaustion and burnout. You know the mantra: … Read more

People and Nature

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People and Nature

People and Nature are two goals that sadly tend to sound contradictory. As we continue to demand more than nature can offer. And inputting harmful artificial tactics. They’re not and should not sound contradictory. We believe that all people should feel close to nature and that nature should, in turn, be protected. How do we … Read more

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2022

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WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2022

Theme: Wetlands Action for People and Nature. When it comes to events on the international calendar, nothing beats World Wetlands Day. That is because World Wetlands Day is a celebration of the world’s wetlands for people and nature – and a chance to take action to protect them. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2022 … Read more