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How You Can Empower Communities on the Front-lines of Climate Change

How You Can Empower Communities on the Front-lines of Climate Change 

Climate change poses significant threats to people and our planet, and its impacts are already being felt around the world. Some of the visible consequences include rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and erratic weather patterns that affect farmers and indigenous communities. However, many stories of those affected by climate change remain untold.  At KEAN International, we recognize the urgency of empowering communities on […]

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Rooted In The Future - Celebrating World Forest Day With Africa's Youth Tree Champions

ROOTED IN THE FUTURE: CELEBRATING WORLD FOREST DAY WITH AFRICA’S YOUTH TREE CHAMPIONS

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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Navigating the Climate Challenge through Adaptation and Mitigation

Navigating the Climate Challenge through Adaptation and Mitigation

🛡️ 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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Youth Power in Africa Leading the Charge for Climate Action and Good Governance

Youth Power in Africa Leading the Charge for Climate Action and Good Governance

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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Harnessing Policies for Effective Climate Action in Africa

Harnessing Policies for Effective Climate Action in Africa

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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Tips and Resources for Getting Involved in Activism

Taking Action on Climate Change: Tips and Resources for Getting Involved in Activism

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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World Wetland Day

World Wetlands Day 2023

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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