Kenyan designer transforms beach litter into sustainable fashion
In an era that is increasingly conscious of environmental degradation, an increasing number of artists are using their work to address ecological challenges. Cynthia...
How counties are leading Kenya’s climate fight through Financing Locally Led Climate Action Programme
Kenya is an emerging economy and is vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Recognising this vulnerability, the country has since 2015 intensified its...
70 rhinos arrive in Rwanda in unprecedented wildlife translocation
In a groundbreaking conservation effort, Africa has witnessed its largest-ever cross-continental transfer of rhinos as 70 southern white rhinos...
Kenya’s Karura Forest brings history lessons to life through innovative storytelling initiative
A group of young people gathered at the entrance of Karura Forest, headphones in hand, ready for a unique...
Meet Christine Wangari, the woman who planted Nairobi trees
Two decades ago, Christine Wangari’s seedlings left Nakuru for Nairobi’s dusty lots. Today, her acacias, crotons, neem, and others...
The young Nigerian scientists growing methane-munching, plastic-pooping microbes
Is it possible to reduce both methane emissions and create cheap, biodegradable plastics? And cattle feed? And other useful...
Madagascar’s Lily-Arison René de Roland named 2025 Indianapolis Prize winner
Officials from the Indianapolis Zoo have announced Dr Lily-Arison René de Roland, renowned scientist and biodiversity conservationist in Madagascar,...
Africa’s banking sector is forging a fresh path in the access to climate finance
Africa’s banking sector is integrating green finance from within, using existing institutions to bypass the cost and complexity of...