COP31

2026-04-272026-10-31

News reports

Order a long-term news report on COP31

Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

October 2026
30 OctThe Standard
… The report was endorsed by Inia Seruiratu, the Pacific COP31 Envoy for the Ocean, who called for the sea to be placed at the heart of global climate action.“Science, innovation and Indigenous knowledge together offer our best pathway towards a more resilient future,” he said. …
Warming Indian Ocean threatens livelihoods along Kenya's Coast
29 OctCapital News
… As countries prepare for COP31, he called for affordable climate finance to help African nations respond to climate risks while pursuing economic development. …
Ruto urges Russia to invest in African industries, technology transfer
6 OctCitizen Digital
Electricity, cash and crises: what's on the COP31 agenda? By AFP October 06, 2026 08:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Solar panels are seen at the Yinchuan Fourth Photovoltaic Power Station in the Gobi de …
Electricity, cash and crises: what's on the COP31 agenda?
September 2026
26 SeptCapital News
… The BCRUP initiative was unveiled alongside Kenya’s efforts to strengthen Africa’s common climate position ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, with Nairobi also preparing to host the Clean Cooking Summit in January 2027. …
Kenya pushes new urban climate resilience framework for Africa at UNGA
24 SeptThe Standard
… imate-linked catastrophes. - Turkey tempers expectations - His remarks at the "High-level Event on Climate Action and the Just Transition" were followed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The two countries are co-hosting COP31 …
Outgoing UN chief makes final climate push at New York summit
June 2026
30 JunCapital News
… As attention shifts toward COP31, delegates said Nairobi’s success will ultimately be measured not by conference discussions alone, but by how quickly climate commitments are translated into tangible housing and slum-upgrading projects that directly improve the lives of residents …
Housing and Community-Led Planning Take Centre Stage at Nairobi Climate Summit
22 JunCitizen Digital
… She said the outcomes of the Nairobi conference will help shape discussions on the review of the New Urban Agenda and contribute to preparations for the upcoming COP31 climate conference. …
Nairobi takes centre stage as global climate leaders chart path for sustainable cities
22 JunCitizen Digital
… She said the outcomes of the Nairobi conference will help shape discussions on the review of the New Urban Agenda and contribute to preparations for the upcoming COP31 climate conference. …
Nairobi takes centre stage as global climate leaders chart path for sustainable cities
April 2026
27 AprThe Standard
… "This report will be submitted to the COP30 (presidency) and COP31 (presidency) as one input to the global roadmap for moving away from fossil fuels." Q: Colombia advocates for the clean energy transition but is a major producer of coal and oil. …
Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Tourism & Environment

Warming Indian Ocean threatens livelihoods along Kenya's coast

The News

The Indian Ocean, which feeds and employs thousands of coast residents, is losing its strength due to climate change that makes it warmer, more acidic, and leaves more carbon dioxide in the air, according to the UN's 2026 Climate Technology Progress Report. Rising temperatures, acidification, deoxygenation, pollution, and ecosystem degradation are disrupting ocean processes that regulate the climate.

30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Warming Indian Ocean threatens livelihoods along Kenya's coast
The Indian Ocean, which feeds and employs thousands of coast residents, is losing its strength due to climate change that makes it warmer, more acidic, and leaves more carbon dioxide in the air, according to the UN's 2026 Climate Technology Progress Report. Rising temperatures, acidification, deoxygenation, pollution, and ecosystem degradation are disrupting ocean processes that regulate the climate.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 29 October

Ruto calls on Russia to invest in African industry and technology
President William Ruto addressed the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, urging Russia to invest in African industries, technology transfer, and skills development. Ruto said Africa must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products, and instead establish manufacturing capacity, innovate, and create jobs through partnerships.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 6 October

COP31 opens in Turkey with climate action and electrification focus
COP31 opens in the Turkish city of Antalya on November 9 as countries grapple with record global temperatures and mounting climate damage. The marathon negotiations, hosted by Turkey but steered by Australia, are pushing electrification as a path to reducing emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

Kenya launches urban climate resilience framework for Africa
Kenya has unveiled a new framework called Building Climate Resilience with the Urban Poor (BCRUP) aimed at mobilising climate finance for vulnerable urban communities across Africa, with three instruments announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi at the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
26 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 24 September

UN chief urges nations to abandon fossil fuels at final climate summit
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on countries to develop concrete plans to quit fossil fuels and lift their emissions targets, hailing renewable energy as "unstoppable" and the cheapest source of new electricity. Germany became the third country to issue a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, after France and the Netherlands.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

Nairobi hosts 2026 climate summit focused on housing and urban planning
The Innovate4Cities Conference (I4C26) opened in Nairobi with community street art and plenary sessions emphasizing that climate action success depends on how cities accommodate growing populations through climate-resilient housing and inclusive urban planning. The conference, being hosted in Africa for the first time, brought together residents, policymakers, climate scientists and international delegates to discuss sustainability, climate resilience and the role of communities in shaping urban environments.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 22 June

Nairobi hosts global climate leaders discussing sustainable urban development
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities amid rapid urbanization. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global leaders convene in Nairobi to advance sustainable cities
Global leaders, scientists, policymakers and city officials meeting in Nairobi at the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference have called for deeper collaboration between governments, researchers, businesses and communities to accelerate climate action and build sustainable cities. UN-Habitat Executive Director Anacláudia Rossbach warned that Africa's cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace while millions lack adequate housing and basic urban services.
22 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

Around 60 nations convene in Colombia on fossil fuel exit
Around 60 nations are attending a conference in Colombia to address how to exit fossil fuels, breaking the deadlock in UN climate talks. Major fossil fuel producers are joining the talks, though the biggest greenhouse gas emitters—including the United States, China, and Russia—are not attending.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →