Flowing Towards Peace On March 22nd, the world celebrated World Water Day with the theme “Water for Peace.” This theme highlighted the crucial role of water in promoting cooperation and stability. Although water is vital for survival, unequal access to it can lead to tension and conflict. Africa is currently grappling with this issue, making […]
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Every year, on March 21st, the world comes together to celebrate International Day of Forests, also known as World Forest Day. This year’s theme, “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World,” resonates deeply with KEAN International and our Bustani Gardens initiative. Here in Africa, we are witnessing a surge of youthful enthusiasm for
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Are you passionate about using social media to fight for climate change solutions? Do you dream of creating impactful campaigns that inspire action? KEAN International and Greenhouse Communications have teamed up to offer a FREE 4-week online social media training program specifically designed for youth and communications professionals in Africa! ➡️ Register now! This training
In a momentous announcement, KEAN is thrilled to reveal its transformative rebranding, signaling a new chapter in the organization’s evolution. This strategic move is centered on four fundamental pillars: knowledge dissemination, youth engagement, capacity development, and policy advocacy. Each of these areas reflects KEAN’s commitment to fostering positive change in society.
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🛡️ Adaptation: Embracing Change In the unfolding narrative of climate action, Adaptation emerges as our front-line defense—a robust shield against the impacts already etched into our environmental fabric. Picture climate-resilient cities fortified with infrastructure capable of weathering the storm, and agricultural landscapes adapting to shifting climatic patterns. Here, adaptation is not merely survival; it’s a
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Why Carbon Credits Matter Climate change is an urgent global issue and we all have a responsibility to contribute to a greener, more sustainable planet. However, did you know that by doing so, you can also earn rewards? This is where carbon credits come in! What Are Carbon Credits? Carbon credits can be thought of
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Africa is facing a multitude of challenges and opportunities as our world rapidly changes, and climate change is among the most pressing. The continent’s delicate ecosystems are under threat, and the need for good governance and public policies to address these challenges has never been more critical. However, the African youth have shown great leadership
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Introduction Climate change is a global threat that endangers lives and ecosystems worldwide. African countries are acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and rising sea levels putting livelihoods, agriculture, and biodiversity at risk. Policies play a crucial role in driving climate action in Africa. The African Climate
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It was a beautiful summer day in 2019 when Japheth attended her first climate strike. He had always been concerned about the environment, but seeing thousands of people gathered in the streets to demand action was a transformative experience. From that day on, Japheth knew he wanted to get involved in climate activism. If you
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Kenya Environmental Action Network (KEAN) members joined fellow youth and environmental actors to celebrate and commemorate the #WorldWetlandsDay in a glocal effort to create awareness of the importance of wetlands as crucial life-supporting ecosystems through education and outreach, which help build support for conservation and restoration efforts. During the #WorldWetlandsDay2023 celebration at Gatharaini River, different
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