Species of animals are threatened with extinction in Kenya due to climate change

ArabiaWeather - The African continent has a unique diversity of wildlife, and Kenya is considered one of the prominent destinations in this regard. The animals in this country are remarkably diverse, but some of these wild creatures face threats of extinction as a result of climate change. This requires officials to take additional efforts to preserve this valuable biodiversity.

Climate change...species of animals in Kenya are threatened with extinction

In the opinion of Makena Eriri, Director of the Global Alliance for People’s Energy in Nairobi: Evidence suggests that animals, nature and wildlife are currently undergoing fundamental changes as a result of climate change, and this will affect the environment in which these animals live. The expansion of agricultural land at the expense of the environment is causing the decline and extinction of some species, and this pressure on the environment is accelerating due to climate change.

It is important that we take immediate action to conserve these animals and our diverse environment. Human pressure on land causes environmental degradation, but this can be avoided by changing our behaviors and taking action at the individual and global levels. We must move to renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Now the changes in rainy seasons in areas like Nairobi are becoming more and more prominent, embodying the direct impact of climate change on people's lives and agriculture. The rainy months come at unexpected times, enhancing our understanding of the importance of shifting toward behaviors that protect the environment and reduce the impacts of climate change.

Seasonal disruption seems to have become an unavoidable reality, and its impact is clearly visible on the agricultural sector, as farmers find it difficult to schedule planting dates due to climate fluctuations. They wonder about the optimal time to plant and invest in agriculture, given the instability of rain dates.

Regarding efforts to address these challenges, the reality shows that current measures are insufficient. Despite roadmaps and promises of funding, tangible progress seems unclear. We as a group need to do more, as we see at the Global Energy Alliance for the Planet investing money efficiently to demonstrate its value and stimulate more financing.

In the face of challenges of this magnitude, we must unite as a society to achieve a qualitative leap. Although we have made progress, major challenges require greater integration of finance, human capital, and environmental technology. This indicates the importance of collaboration and motivation for faster progress in this context.

When we talk about renewable energies, the focus is often on the issue of cost. People consider using renewable energies only when the cost is competitive with other energy sources. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop and expand the use of renewable energies and reduce their costs to make them accessible to companies and individuals.

Developing technology to use renewable energies is a challenge, especially in Africa where people have limited income. It stresses the need to support individuals to obtain the necessary equipment, and to provide consumer loans in long-term installments to enable them to use these technologies.

He also spoke about the need for investment in developing skills related to renewable energies. Africa has a huge potential of skills that can be utilized in this field. The international community must support this investment and benefit from the experiences of successful countries in this field.

It is pointed out that the problem is a common challenge that requires a collective solution. Therefore, it is proposed to develop solutions based on current and future priorities and needs.

Source: skynewsarabia