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Africa Climate Conversations.

We tell climate and environmental stories from an African perspective. Using this podcast and Africa Climate Conversations YouTube, we share these stories through expert in-depth conversations and human interest stories from the field. Hello, and welcome. My name is Sophie Mbugua, and I am from Kenya. I am an environmental journalist passionate about Africa, my motherland, nature, and travel. I started this podcast in 2022 after reporting for numerous international, local, and regional media outlets

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30:56

Kinangop Grasslands Kenya: A birds paradise now lost...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/03/21

About an hour and a half drive from Kenya's capital city Nairobi exists the Kinangop Plateau. It is the middle catchment area between the Aberdares /Nyandarua range of mountains and Lake Naivasha. Initially, the grassland was a 70 000 hectares of expansive treeless tussocky grasses, bogs and marshlands. Today, only less than 10 percent of the grassland remains. The land converted into agricultural land, now is a significant source of cabbages, potatoes, and carrots consumed in Nairobi, Naivasha and

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28:46

Largest Kenyan solar plant but little benefit to locals.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/03/07

The Raya residents in Garissa - North east of Kenya - say they gave up 85 hectares (210 acres) of their land to make way for the solar power plant - the largest grid-connected solar power plant in East and Central Africa launched in December 2019, but have so far seen few benefits in return.So, who is benefitting? As Kenya aim to go 100 percent renewables what are the balances of power should the country consider? These are the things I am exploring in this second episode of our two-part series on

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28:46

Largest Kenyan solar plant but little benefit to locals.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/03/07

The Raya residents in Garissa - North east of Kenya - say they gave up 85 hectares (210 acres) of their land to make way for the solar power plant - the largest grid-connected solar power plant in East and Central Africa launched in December 2019, but have so far seen few benefits in return.So, who is benefitting? As Kenya aim to go 100 percent renewables what are the balances of power should the country consider? These are the things I am exploring in this second episode of our two-part series on

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22:37

How a Kenyan community is saving one tree at a time.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/02/21

Today, I am visiting Kenya's Kereita forest - a critical water catchment area and home to the endangered Abbott's Starling bird and threatened tree species like the Prunus Africana threatened for its medical value. I am here to discover what a community forty kilometers from Kenya's capital has done to save a forest that was once plundered for firewood, grazing, wood, and arable land and protect these precious species. Please listen, and let's explore together.

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22:37

How a Kenyan community is saving one tree at a time.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/02/21

Today, I am visiting Kenya's Kereita forest - a critical water catchment area and home to the endangered Abbott's Starling bird and threatened tree species like the Prunus Africana threatened for its medical value. I am here to discover what a community forty kilometers from Kenya's capital has done to save a forest that was once plundered for firewood, grazing, wood, and arable land and protect these precious species. Please listen, and let's explore together.

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41:00

Biodiversity is not just about Wild animals but...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/01/31

About 30 years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, agenda 21 recognized that humanity stands at a defining moment in history, confronted by worsening poverty, hunger, ill health, and the continuing deterioration of the ecosystems on which we all depend for our well-being. Years later, world leaders continue to prioritize development over the environment. Today’s episode explores the link between biodiversity and our day-to-day life, like food, water, and air. We also discuss how best nations can develop

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41:00

Biodiversity is not just about Wild animals but...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/01/31

About 30 years ago in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, agenda 21 recognized that humanity stands at a defining moment in history, confronted by worsening poverty, hunger, ill health, and the continuing deterioration of the ecosystems on which we all depend for our well-being. Years later, world leaders continue to prioritize development over the environment. Today's episode explores the link between biodiversity and our day-to-day life, like food, water, and air. We also discuss how best nations can develop

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8:43

2022: another hottest year on record! Welcome Back!

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/01/17

Happy New Year: 2023.Last year the year 2022, the average global temperature was about 1.15 degrees Celsius. 2022 marks the 8thconsecutive year from 2015-2022 where each year the annual global temperatures have reached at least 1°C above pre-industrial levels. This is according to datasets compiled by the World Meteorological organization from six international temperature datasets. The world rich countries historically responsible for the rising emissions are still expanding their coal mines to

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08:43

2022: another hottest year on record! Welcome Back!

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2023/01/17

Happy New Year: 2023.Last year the year 2022, the average global temperature was about 1.15 degrees Celsius. 2022 marks the 8thconsecutive year from 2015-2022 where each year the annual global temperatures have reached at least 1°C above pre-industrial levels. This is according to datasets compiled by the World Meteorological organization from six international temperature datasets. The world rich countries historically responsible for the rising emissions are still expanding their coal mines to

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23:07

Good policies but not enough to protect forests in...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/12/20

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has come with its fair share of blessings in terms of communication and transport. The Mombasa to the Kenyan capital Nairobi line was completed in 2017. Phase two of the railway aimed to link Nairobi with Malaba on the Kenya–Uganda border cut through the pristine Olooula Forest -one of the remaining Nairobi green spaces. The Oloolua Community Forest Association tried to stop it, but as Christopher Muriithi says, development had to happen. In today’s episode, in

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23:07

Good policies but not enough to protect forests in...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/12/20

Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has come with its fair share of blessings in terms of communication and transport. The Mombasa to the Kenyan capital Nairobi line was completed in 2017. Phase two of the railway aimed to link Nairobi with Malaba on the Kenya–Uganda border cut through the pristine Olooula Forest -one of the remaining Nairobi green spaces. The Oloolua Community Forest Association tried to stop it, but as Christopher Muriithi says, development had to happen. In today's episode, in

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18:43

Did the COP27 benefit the African Continent?

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/11/29

The Sharm el-Sheikh, decision was reached early morning on last Sunday the 20thas official plenary started at 4am. Among the wins for the Continent was the establishment of a loss and damage facility which was pushed hard by the G77 and China- Africa is in this group - as well as the civil society. But vehemently opposed by the United States at the beginning.Does the Global Shield against Climate Risks divide the African continent by cherry picking some African continent by promising them funds

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18:43

Did the COP27 benefit the African Continent?

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/11/29

The Sharm el-Sheikh, decision was reached early morning on last Sunday the 20thas official plenary started at 4am. Among the wins for the Continent was the establishment of a loss and damage facility which was pushed hard by the G77 and China- Africa is in this group - as well as the civil society. But vehemently opposed by the United States at the beginning.Does the Global Shield against Climate Risks divide the African continent by cherry picking some African continent by promising them funds

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20:40

African nations must strengthen their institutions to...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/11/10

The 27thUN Climate summit is already underway till next week in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. It is essential to recognize that this is the 27thmeeting of the parties in about 30 years. Also, remember that Africa is the continent that contributes the least to global emissions – about 4 percent.In 2015, in Paris, when the Paris agreement was being passed, Africa was promised by the COP 21 presidencyLaurent Fabius that the continent would be recognized foritsspecial needs and

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20:40

African nations must strengthen their institutions to...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/11/10

The 27thUN Climate summit is already underway till next week in Egypt’s coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. It is essential to recognize that this is the 27thmeeting of the parties in about 30 years. Also, remember that Africa is the continent that contributes the least to global emissions – about 4 percent.In 2015, in Paris, when the Paris agreement was being passed, Africa was promised by the COP 21 presidencyLaurent Fabius that the continent would be recognized foritsspecial needs and

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24:11

Lack of conservation values killing Kenya’s Oloolua...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/10/25

Forests and savannahs provide a wide variety of ecosystem services. They provide food and fuel. Additionally, they clean the air, filter water, and control floods, and erosion, while sustaining biodiversity. However, over the years human beings have plundered the earth prioritizing development needs over the environment. Kenya’s Olo0lua forest an urban forest located about half an hour’s drive from Kenya’s international airport has seen years of plunder as Nairobi residents quarried stones in the

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24:11

Lack of conservation values killing Kenya's Oloolua...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/10/25

Forests and savannahs provide a wide variety of ecosystem services. They provide food and fuel. Additionally, they clean the air, filter water, and control floods, and erosion, while sustaining biodiversity. However, over the years human beings have plundered the earth prioritizing development needs over the environment. Kenya's Olo0lua forest an urban forest located about half an hour's drive from Kenya's international airport has seen years of plunder as Nairobi residents quarried stones in the

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12:42

COP27 not the answer to the global climate crisis.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/10/11

Human activities led to roughly 1.1°C of warming between 1850-1900. If this trend continues, scientists warn thatglobal warming will exceed 1.5°C between2030 and 2052,meaning more severe and extreme weather events. The earth exists not just as an investment opportunity but as a trust passed on from previous generations for the current to hold as stewards for future generations. It is time to come out of the boardroom meetings and conferences, put down our feet, and implement these plans and policies

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12:42

COP27 not the answer to the global climate crisis.

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/10/11

Human activities led to roughly 1.1°C of warming between 1850-1900. If this trend continues, scientists warn thatglobal warming will exceed 1.5°C between2030 and 2052,meaning more severe and extreme weather events. The earth exists not just as an investment opportunity but as a trust passed on from previous generations for the current to hold as stewards for future generations. It is time to come out of the boardroom meetings and conferences, put down our feet, and implement these plans and policies

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27:57

With Droughts, Migration becomes urgent in the Horn...

Africa Climate Conversations. ·

2022/09/27

In the Horn of Africa, pastoralists have often moved. The movement is a crucial driver for community resilience. However, the slow onset of events like droughts, desertification, water scarcity, rising sea levels, and coastal erosion has increased climate-induced migration. By 2050, the World Bank says climate change will cause more than 200 million people could migrate, with most movement occurring within countries.Today, the IOM East and the Horn of Africa migration, environment, and climate

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