Delegations from nearly 200 countries are currently in the Armenian capital of Yerevan for the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17), which runs from October 19–30, 2026. The conference marks a critical halfway point on the timeline toward the 2030 global deadlines, prompting world leaders to frame the summit as a definitive “moment of accountability.” The
East Africa needs infrastructure. We need more trade corridors that will foster regional integration and economic development. However, these developments must be sustainable. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned of the escalating greenhouse gas emissions along the Northern Corridor. The corridor connects Kenya’s Port of Mombasa with Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the
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The AfDB and GCF have partnered on several initiatives. Last month, the AfDB hosted GCF delegates from the African region in Abidjan. The delegation was led by Catherine Koffman, Director for Africa at GCF. History In 2016, the AfDB was accredited as a multilateral implementing entity for the GCF, enabling it to implement climate change
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Last month, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board decided to open several regional offices. The new offices include an office in Nairobi, Kenya to serve East and Southern Africa and an office in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to serve Central, North, and West Africa. Additional offices will be in Panama City (Panama), Suva (Fiji), and Amman
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Our last article established the importance of sustainable infrastructure planning in addressing Nairobi’s ongoing floods. The key question, therefore, is how this goal can be financed and implemented effectively. Adaptation Finance Climate finance refers to public, private or blended funds that support climate action projects, either for adaptation or mitigation. Adaptation finance specifically aims to
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Last week’s rains caused massive flooding after only one week of high-intensity rainfall. This article considers the impact of these floods and the factors that exacerbated flood severity in Nairobi and the surrounding areas (Nairobi Metropolitan). Effects The police reported a death toll of 49 across the country nationwide, and more than 2,600 families were
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Different countries have implemented circularity principles in their sustainability and ESG systems. Our article reviews approaches used by the European Union (EU), Japan, and China, with the aim of providing recommendations for Kenya. The EU Japan China Possible Takeaways for Kenya
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PET Recycling Company Ltd M-KOPA Holdings Ltd Safaricom PLC EcoPost Sustainable Solutions Twiga Foods Ltd Kenya Breweries Limited Major Takeaways
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Last week, we discussed circularity, including the possibility of applying circularity principles to support ESG performance. This article sheds light on how these principles are being applied by different companies in the international arena. Patagonia IKEA Philips Interface Incorporated Nike Veja Conclusion
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The concept of circularity is gaining traction in the sustainability arena. The underlying assumption is that the process of circulating materials enhances sustainability. However, this is not always the case (For example, recycling polymers that incorporate harmful additives can be harmful.). All circularity activities should, therefore, be assessed based on economic, environmental, and social sustainability:
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