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Mactilda Mbenywe

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with frustration over the lack of progress on climate finance, a key issue at the summit, which has been dubbed the "finance COP."

Frustration marks first week of COP29 as climate finance talks stall

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

African minsters at COP29 push back against broken promises

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

Untapped potential of East Africa's inland waterways

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Africa confronts flaws in COP29 climate finance plan

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

Sh100 million has been allocated to each of the 47 counties. The funds will be released within five years.

By 3 months ago

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

Climate negotiators raise concerns over hurdles in obtaining visas by experts ahead of 61st Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Panel Session in Sofia, Bulgaria.

By 3 months ago

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

Sh100 million has been allocated to each of the 47 counties. The funds will be released within five years.

By 3 months ago

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

Climate negotiators raise concerns over hurdles in obtaining visas by experts ahead of 61st Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Panel Session in Sofia, Bulgaria.

By 3 months ago

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Kenya is ramping up efforts to secure funding for building resilient urban areas amid escalating challenges posed by climate change.

Kenya seeks $6 billion at climate talks for urban resilience projects

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Representatives from Indigenous communities from across the world have gathered at COP29, carrying with them the weight of their people’s hopes, struggles, and demands.

Guardians of earth take stand for justice, climate action at summit

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have secured access to the COP29, raising alarm over their big presence at the key climate negotiations.

Activists demand action as fossil fuel lobbyists surpass delegates

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Global leaders and climate experts have termed the current COP process as unfit to address the accelerating climate crisis.

Leaders, experts demand overhaul of COP to address crisis

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

The United Nations climate talks encountered a major setback as differences emerged over a new finance target.

Setback as Africa calls for trillions for mitigation efforts

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Even before COP29, UN Secretary General António Guterres issued a warning, describing the moment as humanity’s “final countdown” to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Forum confronts rising temperature data amid high global stakes

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

A new UN report has warned that millions of people in Africa and beyond are at severe risk as climate hazards surge.

Climate crisis leave millions in distress - UN

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

Former US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement in 2017 raised doubts about the global consensus on climate action.

Trump's election victory raises concern among global climate leaders

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Pendo’s Power, a book designed to educate children aged 5 to 18, about body safety and power of their voice in the face of potential abuse

New book seeks to empower children to stop sexual abuse

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

Sh100 million has been allocated to each of the 47 counties. The funds will be released within five years.

By 3 months ago

Treasury unveils Sh9b war chest to combat climate change impact

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

Climate negotiators raise concerns over hurdles in obtaining visas by experts ahead of 61st Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Panel Session in Sofia, Bulgaria.

By 3 months ago

African climate experts face visa hurdles ahead of crucial IPCC meeting

What is the 'first global stocktake' all about?

Governments will decide on the global stocktake at COP28, which can be leveraged to accelerate ambition in their next round of climate action plans due in 2025.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

What is the 'first global stocktake' all about?

Women leaders decry low representation

Their calls are rooted in the urgency to address the diverse challenges faced by those at the frontline of the climate crisis.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

Women leaders decry low representation

Pastoralists' plight in focus at Cop 28 intervention

Roads have been cut off, and there are no signs that the woes facing the pastoral communities in arid and semi-arid areas will end soon.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

Pastoralists' plight in focus at Cop 28 intervention

Solar panels to be installed in public hospitals by 2028

This move is aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the health sector while relying on 100,000 Community Health Promoters to spearhead climate change mitigation efforts.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

Solar panels to be installed in public hospitals by 2028

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration a 'non-issue' at climate summit

Ahead of the global climate talks, it was expected that Africa's approach would take precedence.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

Ruto-led Nairobi Declaration a 'non-issue' at climate summit

Kenya secures Sh45b funding to support local climate action

The financial backing includes, the World Bank providing USD 150 million, Denmark (Danida) contributing USD 8.9 million, and Sweden (SIDA) pledging USD 14.4 million.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

Kenya secures Sh45b funding to support local climate action

123 countries back COP28 health and climate declaration

In a historic move, nations joined hands to prioritize health in the fight against climate change, and over USD1 billion in climate health financing was mobilized.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 11 months ago

123 countries back COP28 health and climate declaration

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