Kenya hosts World Desertification Day in Kilifi with focus on arid land-use, climate resilience and livestock development
Director of Veterinary Services Allan Azegele reaffirmed Kenya’s support for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) and the government’s commitment to restoring 13.5 million hectares of degraded rangelands.
People displaced by rising lake levels in Kenya face uncertain future as scientists and data link phenomena to climate change
Some 5,000 people were displaced by the rise in Lake Naivasha’s levels this year. Some scientists attribute the higher levels to increased rains caused by climate change, although there may be other factors causing the lake’s steady rise over the past decade.
Minister: Kenya is pushing for global environmental solutions at UNEA 7 in Nairobi
Dr Deborah Mulongo Barasa also highlighted Kenya’s domestic environmental achievements, including restoration initiatives and the 15-billion tree growing programme, which the country will showcase during UNEA-7 exhibitions and side events.
