COP26 – The Global EverGreening Alliance Wrap Up

COP26 was a momentous moment in 2021 and it arrived with the call to refocus international attention and resources where they are most needed – to take action on climate change. The Alliance’s goal was to promote nature as our best, fastest and most effective solution because the solutions we need are already known, and…

Making Impacts for a Greener Future

We’ve reached day 4 of COP26. Let’s jump in. Along with representatives from our member organisations, the Alliance has two ambassadors representing us at COP26 to speak first hand about their experiences with nature based solutions across Africa and the impact it has on communities, land, and health. Irene Ojuok holds advanced degrees in environmental…

Stepping Up and Scaling Up at COP26

  COP26 day 3 was quite the day. It began with our first event, A New Phase for AFR100: Accelerating Africa’s Land Restoration Movement, in partnership with the World Resources Institute, AFR100, The International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Africa is already experiencing the disastrous effects of climate…

On the Frontline at COP26 with Alliance Director Karen Fawcett

COP26 has arrived to refocus international attention and resources where it needs to be to combat climate change: collective, ambitious, committed action to achieve sustainability, equality, and net zero carbon emissions. The Alliance, a collaboration of over 60 environmental organisations, knows how important it is to be united when facing global challenges.

A new generation of environmental activists: meet Kaluki Paul Mutuku

Kaluki Paul Mutuku is a 26 year-old environmental activist born and raised in Kenya. Kaluki grew up in Machakos, a rural community in the Kenyan countryside, where he spent his childhood among nature. He recounts seizing every opportunity to go to the forest; whether to collect firewood for his mother, graze the cattle and goats,…

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