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  1. Kenya launches conservation efforts in Meru National Park and responds to conflict in the Tana River.
  2. Global targets are impacting national waste management systems, which are overseen by an agency managing protected areas in Kenya.
  3. Kenya is highlighted as a location for climate justice reporting involving the United Nations.

Electric Mobility Revolution in Nairobi Addresses Air Pollution and Climate Change

1 report, 1 independent Updated Feb 10
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What happened

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The Clean Air Fund and the United Nations Environment Programme addressed air pollution and climate shift in Kenya, noting a rapid increase in electric vehicles in Nairobi. According to the Clean Air Fund, road transport accounts for 40 per cent of Nairobi’s fine particle air pollution. The shift to electric motorcycles is proving lucrative for drivers, as electricity costs are less than half of the previous petrol expenses.

From unep.org

Why it matters

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The explosion of e-mobility in Nairobi holds the potential to dramatically improve air quality and reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions. This is significant because transport is a major source of climate emissions and air pollution in countries like Kenya, which relies heavily on renewable energy for its grid.

Kenya is highlighted as a location for climate justice reporting involving the United Nations, and global targets are impacting national waste management systems.

From unep.org

Who's involved

  • Clean Air FundPhilanthropic foundation reporting on air quality issues in Nairobi.
  • United Nations Environment ProgrammeUnited Nations organization providing scientific assessment on climate shift in Kenya.
  • KenyaGeopolitical state where the e-mobility revolution and air pollution are occurring.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KenyaSpeculative

    The shift to e-mobility might lower transport costs and improve air quality across the country.

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