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ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2021 Keeling Curve Prize, which will award $25,000 to each of 10 projects designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon uptake. The prestigious competition is open until Feb. 10 to applicants from around the world.
Previous winners have fixed carbon into stone in Iceland, produced biofuels in Kenya, and helped corporations around the world set and achieve emissions goals. Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth s greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming, said Jacquelyn Francis, executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project. Our goal is to shine a spotlight on these solutions and accelerate their development.
Why agriculture SMEs give hope for economic recovery
Monday December 21 2020
Summary
The government should put agriculture at the centre of economic revival plans because of its importance to not only food security but also as a base for industrial development.
Covid-19 has harmed all businesses and sectors in the economy.
However, with the easing of restrictions and development of vaccines, the agricultural sector is set for a rebound in 2021/22.
Within the agricultural sector, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will play a key role in economic recovery.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a significant adverse impact on the global economy, Kenya included. Governments around the world implementing various measures to mitigate its effects and provide relief for both businesses and households.
UoN Graduate Uses School Project to Transform Village [PHOTOS ]
The dam along River Kathaani in Machakos county
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Just after completing his Civil Engineering degree at the University of Nairobi in 2015, Festus Kavita Ndolo got a challenge from his supervisor - to implement the recommendations of his project.
Ndolo embarked on a long journey of making his village in Misuuni, Machakos county, water-secure and prove to his lecturer Dr. Simeon Dulo that his school project was practical.
Speaking to
Kenyans.co.ke, the young engineer explained that the project was a feasibility study for a community water project in Misuuni.
Climate campaign earns CEO Strathmore PhD
Friday December 11 2020
By JAMES KAHONGEH
Dr Mungai is the CEO of Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) Group.
The PhD is the first from the business school on sustainability.
KCIC Group incorporates Kenya Climate Ventures, KCIC Consulting and Centre for Governance and Sustainability.
The organisation provides funding for enterprises creating innovative climate change solutions towards sustainable business. Dr Mungai, who teaches at Strathmore University, said the PhD will allow him to teach, coach and research more on the area.
‘‘The degree reaffirms our position as leaders in business sustainability in Kenya and Africa while reemphasising our commitment towards realising sustainable development,’’ Dr Mungai said.