The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of up to Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out companies that …
Climate Change
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As of 2022, air travel carbon emissions reached an estimated 800 Mt or 2% of the global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. While this was approximately 80% of the pre-pandemic levels, …
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The 1st “Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa” will take place on 19-20 March 2024 in Nairobi. Conceived in the aftermath of the Africa Climate Summit chaired by President …
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Kenyan startups focusing on climate-related initiatives are poised to benefit from a substantial funding opportunity as part of the Climate Tech Accelerator Program. Pangea Accelerator, the organization behind this initiative, …
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The impact of climate change is increasingly visible, with extreme weather events such as floods becoming more frequent and severe. In Kenya, where climate change effects are acutely felt, a …
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Last July was the second hottest month on record for the globe with scientists marking 2023 as the hottest on record that could usher in the eventual return of the …
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IFC and the Central Bank of Kenya today opened the inaugural Africa Climate Business Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum aims to provide concrete and innovative solutions to unlock the …
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As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the need for robust strategies to enhance climate resilience has become more pressing than ever. Rising sea levels, intensified …
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President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will not experience the deadly El Nino rains as earlier announced by the Kenya Meteorological Department. The President says, in place of El …
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Many countries around the world are battling the devastating impacts of climate change. Some of the impacts that have been witnessed in the recent past include heat waves, floods, hurricanes, …
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Climate change has transcended its status as a distant concern, asserting its presence in the very fabric of our lives. In Kenya, the ramifications of this global phenomenon are felt …
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Africa is a sleeping giant in renewable energy potential, with only seven percent of its vast geothermal, wind, and solar energy potential currently being used. This is despite a huge …
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The vibrant city of Nairobi is gearing up to welcome the Africa Climate Summit and Africa Climate Week, scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 September 2023. This significant …
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Persistent hosted its first Climate Venture Builder Conference, in Nairobi on October 26th. The gathering involved over 130 participants from a wide range of organizations active in the climate early-stage …
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In recent years, many countries across the world have witnessed reduced crop yields occasioned by the prevailing effects of climate change. High temperatures and depressed rains are no longer a …
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The effects of climate change are becoming more noticeable in Kenya, as the country again suffers from another drought in the northern and coastal parts. The impact of drought is …
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Many people do not know what it really amounts to when it comes to climate change, possibly due to misinformation or unreliable sources of information about climate change which has …