By Sharon Atieno Nairobi. For a long time, health has been treated as a secondary consequence of climate change, mentioned only in passing within agriculture, water, or adaptation discussions rather
By Cynthia Atuo Nairobi. In the Mareba informal settlement in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, a fragile calm reigns on the surface. Life moves forward, and few physical scars remain from the
Dar es Salaam. The commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has raised expectations among Tanzanians that increased electricity generation will eventually translate into lower energy costs for households
Entebbe, Uganda. Uganda has launched a three-year programme aimed at strengthening the resilience of livestock-dependent communities to climate change by addressing gaps in land security, insurance, livestock value chains and
By Jenifer Gilla Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has secured $320 million (Sh832 billion) during the 2024/25 and 2025/26 fiscal years to rehabilitate and strengthen critical infrastructure damaged by climate change,
Uzbekistan. As global leaders gather in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, for the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly, questions about who benefits from climate and environmental financing remain central. Habitat Media's Reporter
By Jenifer Gilla Zanzibar. Despite ongoing efforts by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar to conserve marine ecosystems through sustainable management of ocean resources, climate change continues to threaten both marine
Nairobi. The decarbonisation of the global buildings and construction sector is slowing, threatening efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve affordable housing, according to a new report released by
Dar es Salaam. Africa’s transition to clean energy will only succeed if women and young people are treated not merely as consumers of energy, but as workers, entrepreneurs, innovators and
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called on African countries to strengthen their climate negotiation capacity and build broader alliances ahead of the 2027 COP32 summit,