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Plastic waste has reached catastrophic proportions in the oceans and it is increasing further still in volume at an alarming rate despite interventions, according to new research published in the journal Science. “To…

Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) and GATSBY Africa has launched a Commercial Forestry Program to catalyse the local demand for timber.      The programme has already identified 28 clients which it seeks to…

It has been close to 30 hours since the wild fires broke on Mount Kilimanjaro, and the hungry flames are still raging even as fire brigade and volunteers give their…

When you hear the word “recycling,” you may think instantly of a couple of things: paper, cardboard, or those artsy Facebook videos promising to teach you “15 Ways to Turn…

Ethiopia, already struggling to suppress a desert-locust infestation that’s the worst in decades, will escalate efforts to control the insects as it receives two new swarms a day. Five of…

Tomatoes are king when it is a matter of Kenyan meal. They are not only the most consumed vegetable in Kenya, but also the second most profitable to farmers after…

The Covid-19 vaccines closest to the finish line are designed to be injected into the arm. Researchers are looking at whether they can get better protection from inoculations that fight the virus…

The Government of Sudan and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) have jointly launched the first ever State of the Environment and Outlook Report for the Republic of Sudan under the…

The short answer is no. Bamboo fabric is made from fibers that have been harvested from bamboo plants. The resulting fabric is usually soft, cozy, and absorbent, and can be…

The coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people globally and disrupted healthcare and political systems, economies, social bonds and religious practices. What can South Africa’s Bill of Rights and international human…