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Stanbic Bank Kenya and Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) have announced a partnership to plant one million trees over the next five years. The partnership aims to combat climate change and support Kenya’s green economy. This initiative aligns with Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of the country’s broader environmental…
Negotiators at COP29 have reached an agreement on carbon credit standards under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a regulated international carbon market. This consensus comes nearly a decade after negotiations began, focusing on ensuring the system’s credibility to reliably reduce greenhouse gas emissions driving climate change. The agreement is particularly significant for African…
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African leaders made a unified call for a significant boost in climate finance to address adaptation and foster sustainable development during Africa Day at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku. The event brought together prominent figures, including Ms. Josefa Sacko, African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has introduced the Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility in a move to tackle climate vulnerability across Africa. Launched at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, this initiative is designed to bridge the climate finance gap for 37 low-income African nations. With an initial funding pool of $56 million, the…
Raila Odinga called on G20 nations to provide $1 trillion annually in long-term, grant-based climate financing to help Africa build resilience and escape the cycle of debt and disaster. He emphasized that Africa’s energy transition is about moving from no energy to sustainable energy, highlighting the continent’s renewable energy potential. Odinga stressed that Africa’s inclusion…
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KCB Group Kenya is leading the charge in climate financing by pursuing a KSh 15.2 billion ($118.25 million) loan from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The funding will support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on climate-friendly solutions, promoting sustainable economic growth while addressing critical environmental challenges. The bank has already secured an initial KSh…
The Pan-African Green Climate Financing Conference in Nairobi, a key component of the larger African Climate Summit, concluded with resounding calls for increased investment in sustainable development and climate resilience. Among the notable attendees was Raila Odinga, the former prime minister of Kenya and a prominent opposition leader, whose participation underscored the growing bipartisan consensus…
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As the world braces for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a pivotal moment in global climate negotiations looms large. Scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan, a country with a complex geopolitical landscape, COP 29 is expected to be a test of international…
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A devastating drought is gripping Southern Africa, impacting nearly 68 million people across the region. Exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon and climate change, this drought is one of the most severe in decades, with some countries experiencing the driest mid-season spell in over 100 years. The drought has had a catastrophic impact on agriculture…
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Aden Duale has been appointed and sworn in as Kenya’s new Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry following a significant cabinet reshuffle. The appointment represents a notable change for Duale, who previously served as Cabinet Secretary of Defense for nearly two years before President William Ruto dismissed his Cabinet on July 11, 2024….
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