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More on Tag: Sustainability
16 Feb 2024
Updated WHO guidance for controlling vector-borne diseases through indoor residual spraying.
An estimated 80% of the world’s population is at risk of one or more vector-borne diseases. Mosquitoes, flies, bugs, and other vectors transmit viruses, parasites and bacteria that infect millions o...
16 Feb 2024
Corporations in Kenya join govt in the ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees.
Responding to the urgent global call for environmental protection and sustainability, Kenya has made a bold move to plant an unprecedented 15 billion trees. Aimed at mitigating climate change, increas...
9 Feb 2024
Empowering women in STEM is a crucial step towards achieving SDGs by 2030
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in achieving sustainable development cannot be overstated. However, a cr...
2 Feb 2024
Transformative impact of aligning businesses with the SDGs.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global initiative agreed upon by 193 countries in one of the most united diplomatic motions. These goals outline the challenges faced by societies around...
7 Dec 2023
COP28 should prioritise harnessing AI and agricultural technology for sustainable farming
Around one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions result from food production, distribution and consumption — meaning that any attempt to meet the terms set out in the Paris Agreement has to add...
25 Nov 2023
Climate change and health: Health needs to be front and centre of national plans to fight climate change
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), WHO has published its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies” highlighting the actions needed to...
25 Nov 2023
Empowering sustainability: How employee engagement drives collective responsibility towards a greener future
In today’s corporate landscape, the pursuit of sustainability goes beyond regulatory compliance; it’s a collective responsibility that involves every member of an organisation. Employee en...
14 Aug 2023
Vellum Green: Kenya’s ‘Green Army’ initiative to advance tree planting and ecosystem restoration
To address environmental challenges and advance sustainable forestry practices, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry has launched an ambitious endeavour called the ‘G...
14 Aug 2023
Farmers relief: Government considering Macadamia nut addition as one of the edible oils producing crops under the National Edible Oil Crops Project
The government is considering adding Macadamia as one of the key edible oils producing crops to boost local consumption and economic value to farmers, the State Department for Crop Production P...
7 Aug 2023
Mindful consumption: Embracing ethical consumerism to strengthen sustainability in Kenya
Ethical consumerism, a growing global movement, represents a deliberate effort by individuals to make purchasing decisions that prioritise social, environmental, and ethical concerns. It involves supp...
7 Aug 2023
Expert agriculture talk: Africa needs a dual public-private strategy to address food security
Dr Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA, speaks on how the Ukraine conflict has been a big wake-up call for many African governments, the huge importance of investing in soils, and her frustration at...
7 Aug 2023
Empowering locals with ownership stake: New path for multinational tea companies as JFK offers 15% shares in estates
The tea industry in Kenya has long been dominated by big multinational corporations, and among them, James Finlay Kenya Ltd (JFK) stands out as a prominent player. However, recent times have brought a...
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