Making CO2 an Ally: The Road to Harnessing Carbon Capture Technologies in East Africa
East Africa’s climate landscape indicates a drastic change in climate patterns due to the effects of global warming. In response to the severity of the situation, the 2015 Paris Agreement was adopted by world leaders to ensure net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, aiming to minimise the rise in the Earth's temperature to 1-2 °C…
Boom or Bust: The Fragile Future of Mineral Resources Security in East Africa
Beneath East Africa’s soil lies the possibility of global transformation - rare earths, gold, graphite, niobium, and tantalum. Yet above ground, the region wrestles with a familiar paradox: how to convert mineral wealth into durable prosperity without repeating the punitive cycles of the past.
Reinforcing the Path to Climate Sustainability: Addis Ababa Charts a Bold Course at the Second Africa Climate Summit
The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), convened in Addis Ababa from 8–10 September 2025, marking a turning point for Africa’s climate diplomacy. The adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change and Call for Action, alongside the creation of the Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF).
The Silent Revolution in Construction: East Africa's Bold Leap into Future-Ready Sustainable Building Designs
Sustainable architecture is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various principles and practices aimed at creating buildings and spaces that are environmentally responsible, resource-efficient, and promote the well-being of individuals and communities. This article examines how sustainable building principles can be supported and scaled in East African contexts.
Bridging the Climate Gap: Reconciling Global Commitments and Local Realities in East Africa through COP 30
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, scheduled for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, is anticipated to be a critical event for climate action. COP 30 proves to be a relevant event for East African countries which have been riddled with various negative consequences as a result of global warming.
Promise, Power, and Protest: Considerations of the EACOP Pipeline in East Africa
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a 1,443-kilometre heated pipeline, is a flagship infrastructure undertaking, aiming to transport up to 246,000 barrels of oil per day. As of mid-2025, the project is over 60% complete, with the first drops of crude oil expected to flow in 2026. Yet, beneath its promise lies a battleground of competing interests – economic growth, environmental protection, human rights, and national sovereignty.
Beyond the Headlines: Reintroducing the Climate Change Conversation in East Africa
Drawing on case studies, this report hopes to demonstrate the need for East African countries to formulate comprehensive climate change adaptation strategies that focus on the needs of the people and are integrated into sustainable development across the region. Rather than imposing new, high-tech solutions, specific proposals include understanding, documenting, and enhancing current livelihood coping techniques.
Beyond Borders: Adapting to Climate-Driven Migration in East Africa
Climate-induced migration is an increasingly pressing issue in many African regions, as rising temperatures and extreme weather events have caused the displacement of vulnerable populations. This is especially so in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly Kenya and Ethiopia, where extreme weather events have led to rangeland degradation, crop failures, water shortages, and food insecurity.
Parched Lands, Polluted Waters: East Africa’s Urgent Water Crisis
East Africa’s escalating water crisis poses a significant threat to human well-being and regional development. Since the 1970’s, East Africa has faced recurring disasters such as floods and droughts which have worsened over time with the added impact of climate change.
