… Zhou Jun, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Environment Programme, said China remains committed to strengthening biodiversity cooperation with African countries through frameworks such as the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation and the Green Belt and Ro …
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… Zhou Jun, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said the exhibition reflects China’s strong commitment to biodiversity protection and international environmental cooperation. …
Kenya, China renew push for biodiversity cooperation at Nairobi wildlife exhibitionNAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Ida Odinga will on Thursday headline a peace and conservation race in the Cherangany Hills as part of an ambitious initiative aimed at restoring degr …
Murkomen, Ida Odinga Lead Push to Restore Degraded Cherangany Hills EcosystemNAIROBI, Kenya, May 19 — A new global report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction has warned that progress in decarbonising the buildings and construction sector is slowing, threatening global climate targets an …
UN report warns buildings sector decarbonisation slowing, calls for urgent climate action… Organisations represented include the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN …
Nairobi hosts first-ever global REDD+ Summit… The forum was organized by the Parliament of Kenya and the Inter-Parliamentary Union in collaboration with Climate Parliament, the Climate Vulnerable Forum, the United Nations Environment Programme, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, International Livestock Research Institute, Worl …
African Legislators Commit to United Front on Climate and Methane Negotiations as Nairobi Forum Ends… Development partners and climate institutions attending the meeting include United Nations Environment Programme, International Livestock Research Institute, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Climate Parliament, World Agroforestr …
Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework as African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi… better place.” The two-day seminar, themed “African Parliaments for Climate Action: Reducing Methane, Promoting Development,” has brought together delegates from 21 African countries alongside organizations including Inter-Parliamentary Union, United Nations Environment Programme …
African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action… ction scheduled for May 14–18 in Nairobi, brought together legislators, researchers, development partners, and environmental stakeholders under the theme: “Enhancing Public Understanding and Parliamentary Action on Methane Reduction in Kenya.” United Nations Environment Programme …
Climate Experts Link Methane Pollution to Food Insecurity and Health Risks… United Nations Environment Programme Director of Industry and Economy Division Dr. …
Climate Players Call for Fast-Tracked Carbon Credit Regulations to Unlock Green Financing
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Kenya, China promote cultural tourism as fastest-growing segment
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Stakeholders in tourism and conservation have called for increased investment in cultural tourism, described as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry and a driver of economic growth and community empowerment. The calls were made at the China–Africa Eco-cultural Tourism and Biodiversity Cooperation event at Kenya's National Museums, where speakers highlighted growing international and domestic demand for authentic cultural experiences.
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Kenya, China promote cultural tourism as fastest-growing segment
Stakeholders in tourism and conservation have called for increased investment in cultural tourism, described as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry and a driver of economic growth and community empowerment. The calls were made at the China–Africa Eco-cultural Tourism and Biodiversity Cooperation event at Kenya's National Museums, where speakers highlighted growing international and domestic demand for authentic cultural experiences.
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Kenya, China renew biodiversity cooperation at Nairobi exhibition
China and Kenya have renewed calls for stronger cooperation in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection at a wildlife and wetlands exhibition held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, titled "Enchanted Encounters: From China's Yellow Sea Wetlands to African Savannas." The exhibition, marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, brought together diplomats, conservation experts, and tourism officials from both countries.
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Wednesday 20 May
Murkomen, Ida Odinga lead Cherangany Hills ecosystem restoration race
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga are headlining a 10-kilometre peace and conservation race in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to launch the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) programme, aimed at rehabilitating one of Kenya's five major water towers while creating green jobs and promoting peace-building in the North Rift region.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tuesday 19 May
UN warns buildings sector decarbonisation progress slowing dangerously
A United Nations Environment Programme report released in Nairobi found that buildings' operational emissions rose by one per cent in 2024 to 9.9 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide, and the sector accounts for nearly 37 per cent of global emissions despite efforts to improve energy efficiency. The report warns that the pace of decarbonisation remains insufficient to meet the global net-zero target for 2050.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi hosts first Global REDD+ Summit on climate action
Kenya has hosted the first-ever Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from 59 REDD+ countries, four donor nations and 14 international organisations to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa noted the gathering comes at a critical moment for meeting Paris Agreement targets.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 16 May
African parliaments commit to unified climate and methane stance
African parliamentarians from 21 countries met in Nairobi and committed to strengthening coordination among African legislatures to advance a unified continental position in global climate and methane negotiations, insisting that international frameworks must reflect Africa's development priorities and food security concerns.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Friday 15 May
Barbados proposes mandatory methane financing at African parliament meeting
Barbados's climate ambassador Elizabeth Thompson proposed mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to compel countries to reduce methane emissions, arguing that voluntary climate commitments are failing. Speaking at a two-day Regional Parliamentary Seminar on Methane Emissions and Climate Action in Nairobi, Thompson said methane reduction offers the fastest route to slowing warming in the short term due to the gas's high heat-trapping capacity.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
African lawmakers urged to remove climate finance legislative barriers
African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies. Climate experts warned that Africa receives only a fraction of global climate financing due to legal and policy bottlenecks within national systems.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 7 May
Climate experts urge Kenya to reduce methane emissions urgently
Climate experts and development partners have called for a unified national approach to methane reduction, warning that rising emissions threaten Kenya's agriculture, economy, and public health while pushing the climate crisis toward irreversible tipping points. The call came during a Parliament-Media Breakfast Dialogue on Methane Emissions, ahead of an Inter-Parliamentary Union regional seminar on methane and climate action scheduled for mid-May in Nairobi.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
Climate stakeholders urge fast-tracked carbon credit regulations
Climate stakeholders have called on the government to fast-track regulations governing carbon credit trading and methane financing, arguing that delays in approvals and policy frameworks are slowing investments in waste recycling, clean energy and climate mitigation projects. According to Regen Organics Managing Director Michael Lwoyelo, Kenya has an opportunity to position itself as a leader in carbon markets and circular economy investments but requires clearer government-backed systems to regulate and approve carbon credit projects.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
UN invests $340 million to expand Nairobi headquarters
The United Nations is making a nearly $340 million infrastructure investment in Africa, expanding its Nairobi office into one of the UN's most significant global hubs. Secretary-General António Guterres will join President William Ruto on Monday for the groundbreaking of a new conference facility and inauguration of modern office buildings, replacing aging structures from the 1970s.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →