In Kiambu County, local officials are urging residents to return sodium cyanide looted after a truck accident caused a spill of this highly toxic chemical. They stress the severe health risks, including immediate and long-term effects, and the potential environmental damage, urging full cooperation with emergency teams.
On World Environment Day 2024, the IUCN Director General underscored the critical need for land restoration to counteract deforestation and unsustainable agriculture. With 40% of global land degraded, restoration efforts like the Bonn Challenge aim to heal ecosystems and support vulnerable communities. A call to action was made for global dedication to reverse land degradation for climate resilience and sustainable development.