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Speaking during the COP31 Health Day press conference in Antalya, Türkiye, on Monday, November 9, Tedros said climate change was no longer a distant threat but an immediate public health crisis requiring urgent investment in resilient health systems.
WMO said the weather phenomenon, which has been intensifying since August, could become the strongest on record by December and continue into early 2027.
In its latest seasonal climate update released on Thursday, the agency said the sea-surface temperature anomaly in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific could reach about 3.7°C above normal between October and December. This would surpass the previous record of 2.6°C recorded between November 2015 and January 2016.
The observance comes as coffee producers continue to face market volatility, rising production costs and climate-related pressures that can affect yields, quality and incomes
Wetang’ula said the proposed financing arrangement should be practical and sustainable enough to help countries implement climate policies rather than leaving them at the level of commitments.
Calls to reform the Security Council have been discussed through intergovernmental negotiations at the General Assembly for several years. Key issues include equitable representation and proposals to expand the Council's membership.
His brother, Isaac Kalua Green, said the family was informed that attempts to save Kioli had failed. Medical personnel who reached the scene later pronounced him dead.
The President insisted that Africa must remain active in global climate negotiations and demand implementation of commitments made by developed countries.
Guterres said this would be his last UNGA as Secretary-General and stressed the need for dialogue, cooperation and collective action.
The declaration was signed on Friday in Nairobi during the Global Flyways Summit, which also saw the launch of BirdLife International’s State of the World’s Birds report, the first edition of the publication dedicated to migratory birds and the flyways connecting their breeding, stopover and non-breeding grounds.
The latest record came after an exceptionally hot summer that brought severe heatwaves and wildfires across several parts of the world. Western Europe and the contiguous United States both experienced their hottest summers ever recorded.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the government was implementing measures to support farmers affected by dry conditions, prevent food shortages and keep prices of essential commodities stable.
The CS said maize imports will form part of the measures being used to protect food supplies, with the government looking to countries within the COMESA region for additional stocks.
Among the worst-affected areas is the Sunut Forest, a six-square-kilometre wildlife reserve in central Khartoum. Once a vital refuge for migratory birds and a natural barrier against flooding from the nearby White Nile, much of the forest has been cleared as residents cut down acacia trees for firewood
AGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change
KRCS Secretary-General, Ahmed Idris, said financial support from the United States has dropped by about 40 per cent, affecting humanitarian programmes that have relied on international assistance for many years.
Bangura said Nairobi remains the only city in Africa hosting two global UN headquarters — the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) — giving Kenya a special place within the organisation.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the party said warnings issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) point to what could become the country's most severe El Niño season in 150 years.
Since its launch in 2020, the Wildlife Ranger Challenge has raised more than US$25 million, equal to over Sh3.2 billion, to support ranger welfare across Africa. Organisers say the continent currently has only one-fifth of the number of frontline rangers required to effectively manage and protect its conserved and protected areas.
Mombasa Deputy Park Warden Daniel Kirui says community partnerships, coral restoration, and the protection of endangered species are at the heart of efforts to safeguard Kenya's oldest marine park for future generations
Some of those who lost their lives were discovered inside vehicles that had been swallowed by the fast-moving blaze. While witnesses believe a fallen power line sparked the fire before it spread into nearby woodland, officials have not confirmed what triggered the disaster
The organisation says expanding infrastructure, improving digital connectivity and creating greater economic opportunities in rural areas will strengthen resilience and support sustainable development
The report urges governments to strengthen climate adaptation to reduce economic losses and safeguard critical transport infrastructure from future climate shocks
Ruto said the decision to focus on the blue economy was made three years ago after the government identified that the sector had not been contributing enough to national growth and development.
The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 report released on June 18,2026 says floods were the most frequently reported hazard, accounting for more than half of all recorded extreme weather events. The impacts were felt across multiple sectors, including agriculture, water resources, health, infrastructure and livelihoods.
Kerry, founder of the Our Ocean Conference initiative, described the gathering as a milestone for the continent, noting that it is the first time a major international conference dedicated to oceans has been hosted in Africa
The package will fund a nationwide assessment of climate-related losses over the past decade as Environment CS, Deborah Mlongo Barasa, says the initiative will strengthen resilience planning and inform future climate policy decisions
The UN chief also highlighted methane reduction as a critical and immediate opportunity to slow warming in the short term
A UN report says climate change affects people differently, with women and girls facing disproportionate risks. It highlights displacement, disrupted services and gender-based violence, while urging women’s inclusion in policy and disaster planning.
Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh said the agriculture sector continues to face pressure from delayed funding, rising operational costs and increased demand for subsidised farm inputs and extension services.