Empower Yourself, Ignite Sustainability
On 10th October 2024, Kenya renamed Utamaduni Day to Mazingira Day, a public holiday dedicated to the environment. For the first time in Africa, a country is giving its citizens a day off work specifically to plant trees and clean up ecosystems. It follows two earlier national tree-planting holidays: 13th November 2023, when about 150 … Read more
The climate crisis is currently impacting Africa in various ways, including drought-affected farmland, flooded communities and unpredictable rainfall patterns. It is inspiring to see frontline communities, particularly youth-led initiatives, stepping up with innovative solutions to adapt, mitigate and build resilience against these challenges. However, these grassroots movements often struggle with a lack of funding. In … 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
Climate doom is everywhere. Headlines scream of collapsing ecosystems, rising temperatures, and political inaction. It’s easy to fall into despair—to believe that all is lost. But here’s a hard truth: Nature doesn’t need us to survive. It never has. Earth has endured mass extinctions, ice ages, and asteroid impacts. Life always finds a way. Forests regrow … Read more
Climate change remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, impacting every corner of the globe. Recent research provides new insights into how climate change is affecting various regions, including Africa. In this blog post, we delve into the latest findings, with a particular focus on Kenya, to understand the current state of … Read more
Climate change is a pressing global issue, and Africa is among the most affected regions. Because of its unique geography and socio-economic conditions, the continent is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of a warming planet. Here are the top five trending climate change issues in Africa and why they warrant our urgent attention and … Read more
Yesterday, on World Water Day, the irony hangs heavy in the air, particularly for those living in rural areas where the lifeblood of our planet – water – is a scarce and precious commodity. The scorching sun beats down, pushing temperatures to boiling point, highlighting the stark reality of water scarcity for billions around the … Read more
As the global community continues to grapple with the urgent realities of climate change, this Climate Change Discussion Wednesday invites us to explore perspectives beyond the prominent COP (Conference of the Parties) meetings. While these international gatherings are crucial, a deeper understanding of climate action necessitates examining grassroots initiatives, individual actions, and the collective role … Read more
In the face of the escalating climate crisis, the world finds itself at a critical juncture. The intricate web of environmental changes, from rising temperatures to extreme weather events, poses a formidable challenge that demands urgent attention. Let’s delve into the complexities of climate change, examining current challenges and highlighting promising initiatives that offer a … Read more
In an era dominated by convenience and technological progress, the genuine costs of our energy choices often linger in the shadows. This blog post seeks to illuminate the intricate relationship between burning fossil fuels and the profound impact on Earth’s climate. As each gallon of fossil fuel burns, an expanding carbon footprint silently contributes to … Read more