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What is the Nairobi Declaration? Source: https://climateaction.africa/nairobi-declaration-on-climate-change-was-adopted-by-african-heads-of-state-and-government-on-6-september-2023/ The Nairobi Declaration is a document that summarizes the outcomes and commitments of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, which was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4th to 6th September 2023. The summit was convened by H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), with the support of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The summit brought together global leaders, intergovernmental organizations, regional economic communities, United Nations agencies, private sector, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, local communities, farmer organizations, children, youth, women and academia to discuss Africa’s climate change challenges and formulate s...

COP 28 is the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is the main international treaty on climate change. COP 28 will convene from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will bring together representatives from nearly 200 countries, as well as observers from various organizations, to review the implementation of the UNFCCC and its related agreements, such as the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement.

The African Union Commission, in partnership with the Republic of Kenya, is hosting the first-ever Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi, Kenya from September 4th to 6th, 2023. The summit is a historic opportunity for African leaders and stakeholders to unite their voices and actions on climate change, sustainable development and green finance. Here are some of the key objectives and expected outcomes of the summit. Source:  State Dept For Environment & Climate Change Driving a New Ambition for Africa and the World The theme of the ACS is “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World”. The summit aims to launch a new vision and agenda for Africa’s green growth and climate resilience, and to invite partnerships with the rest of the world to support its implementation. The summit will also issue a Call to Action for African Union Member States and supporting partners to champion the delivery of the African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Green Growt...

  Soil salinity is a serious problem that affects millions of hectares of land worldwide, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. It reduces plant growth and crop productivity, affects soil biological activity, contributes to desertification and damages infrastructure. In this post, we will explore what causes soil salinity, how it affects plants and the environment, and what can be done to prevent or reverse it. A field with white salt crusts on the soil What is soil salinity and what causes it? Soil salinity refers to the presence of excess salts in the soil, such as sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfate and carbonate. These salts can come from natural sources, such as weathering of rocks, seawater intrusion or evaporation of groundwater. They can also come from human activities, such as irrigation, fertilization, industrial waste or mining. Irrigation is one of the main causes of soil salinization, especially in drylands where rainfall is scarce and evaporat...