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CLIMATE CHANGE
Kenya Launches First Private Sector Climate Training Curriculum
Kenya has unveiled its first national training curriculum designed specifically for private sector professionals, equipping businesses to interpret and act on weather and climate information as extreme weather disruptions mount across the country. The Training Curriculum on Weather and Climate Information Services for Private Sector Stakeholders was unveiled Tuesday by the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR) and the…
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FLLoCA Program Drives Investment Growth in Counties Across Kenya
The Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme, designed to channel climate financing directly to counties and communities across Kenya, has reported an increase of over 2400 projects at various stages of development across sectors, including agriculture, water, environment, and energy. Implemented by the National Treasury and Economic Planning, FLLoCA aims to strengthen local climate resilience, enhance county and national capacity…
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Africa Climate Talks call for credible implementation on the road to COP32
African climate leaders, negotiators, policymakers and partners kicked off the 7th Africa Climate Talks with a strong call to move the global climate agenda from commitments to credible implementation. Held under the theme “Africa’s Road to COP32: From Commitments to Credible Implementation,” the meeting comes at a decisive moment for global climate action, as countries prepare for COP31 in Türkiye…
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Flood Disaster in Kenya Renews Debate on Climate Risk and Preparedness
Torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed dozens of lives in Kenya and displaced more than 30 000 people have renewed debate among scientists and disaster-risk experts about the growing impact of climate change and the need for stronger preparedness systems across Africa. Since the start of March, parts of Nairobi, Nyakach and surrounding regions have been hit by…
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𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening weather and climate services, describing accurate meteorological data as foundational to protecting livelihoods, ensuring food security, and building resilience against a changing climate. Speaking at the joint commemoration of World Meteorological Day 2026 and the Farmers Open Day held at KALRO Grounds in Njoro, Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary…
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Kenya Seeks KSh 247 Million Budget Increase for Environment and Climate Programs
Kenya’s State Department for Environment and Climate Change is seeking a KSh 247 million increase in its recurrent budget for the 2025/26 financial year, even as its development budget faces a KSh 231 million reduction – a contradiction that officials warn could undermine the country’s environmental and climate commitments. The Supplementary Estimates for FY 2025/26 were presented by Environment and…
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Africa Bets on Its Youth: Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Signals a New Era of Homegrown Climate Leadership
A new chapter in Africa’s climate leadership unfolded this week with the official launch of the Guardians of the Earth Fellowship Programme, a continent-wide initiative positioning young Africans at the forefront of climate solutions grounded in local knowledge, science, and policy influence. Convened by the Pan African Network for Climate Action and led by its CEO, Mr Kelvin Muli, the…
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FarmBizAfrica Launches AI Tool to Shield Farmers from 2026 Climate Volatility
As unpredictable weather patterns continue to threaten Kenya’s food security, agricultural information service FarmBizAfrica has launched HarvestMAX, an AI-driven tool designed to help farmers navigate the 2026 long rains season. The tool arrives at a critical moment as climbing food prices and regional crop failures underscore the urgent need for data-backed planting decisions. The platform addresses a growing crisis: the…
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Climate Stress Testing an Emerging Challenge for Banks Worldwide
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stress testing for banks offers a timely roadmap. Climate Stress Testing Methodologies: Current Practices, Challenges, and the Road Ahead – a report by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and data and AI leader SAS – is based on input from 21…
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Odibets backs tree-hugging record breaker with KSh 1m climate boost
Kenyan environmental conservationist Truphena Muthoni has received a significant financial boost of KSh 1 million from betting firm Odibets to amplify her climate advocacy. The funding comes on the heels of her extraordinary feat where she unofficially secured a new world record by completing a grueling 72-hour non-stop tree-hugging marathon. Muthoni’s marathon effort surpassed her previous personal best of 48…
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