Members of a Beach Management Unit (BMU) make artificial reefs at the training workshop in Kwale County, Kenya’s coast - Photo Credit | Ruth Keah

Communities use modern technologies in restoring coral reefs

BBy Ruth Keah – rkeahkadide@gmail.com

Moimuna Aboud stands poised in her diving gear, prepared to embark on a remarkable underwater journey.

For two years, the dedicated member of the Wasini Beach Management Unit (BMU) in Shimoni, Kwale County, epitomises the spirit of a health promoter determined to enlighten her community about the importance of preserving the delicate dry land and vibrant ocean ecosystems.

A study indicates that the giraffe is one of the highly targeted species because of its size and other cultural demands.

Nairobi-Nakuru highway newest hotspot for Illegal bush meat trade, new study shows

Nairobi-Nakuru highway newest hotspot for Illegal bush meat trade, new study shows
By Francis Mureithi I fmureithi@ke.nationmedia.com
The Nairobi-Nakuru highway has been identified as one of the major hotspots for the thriving bush meat trade in Kenya.
According to a study by scientists at the Wildlife Research Training Institute (WRTI) in Naivasha, hunting for bush meat is also thriving in Kajiado, areas surrounding Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park among others.

The Director General of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Sunita Narain: Though carbon markets have the potential to unlock investment for low carbon transition, they need to be designed in a way that works for the planet and people.PHOTO|MESHA

Carbon markets cannot deliver for people and planet

By Njeri Murigi I healthjournalist@gmail.com
Carbon markets will not deliver enough climate finance to meet the needs of people, African governments have been told.
Speaking at the African Science Journalists Conference in Nairobi, experts urged the continent against thinking that carbon markets are the solution to unlock billions for the climate finance needs of African economies while expanding energy access, creating jobs, protecting biodiversity, and driving climate action.

Sunita Narain, Director General, CSE: The State of Africa’s Environment report is a mixed grill which looks at both bad news and good news in equal measure.  It provides us with a lot of reasons to celebrate as well.  PHOTO I MESHA

Science journalists converge in Nairobi for the release Africa’s Environment Report

By Odhiambo David |odhisdavid59@gmail.com

African science journalists with support from The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and Down To Earth magazine with the Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) converge in Nairobi next week for a conference whose highlight will be launching of the inaugural edition of State of Africa’s Environment Report 2023.