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By Ashay Abbhi, Principal, Energy and Climate Change, Intellecap The festival season is upon us again. Shimmering lights, exotic foods, heartfelt greetings, people flying over from all around the world to be with family and friends, gifts and rewards, gala times, great conversations, and promises to do better this year. Like all its previous editions, COP29 guarantees all of this and much more under the presidency of H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President-Designate. The annual climate Christmas taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, also aspires to be what every COP before it did – different. But will Climate Christmas really be different this year? In this article, let’s explore the possibility and what it means for Kenya and Africa. Kenya’s contribution in Baku will be more pronounced this y...

By Sarah Njoroge, Principal, Intellecap Advisory Services In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentless rains have led to catastrophic flooding, disrupting lives and livelihoods. This indiscriminate nature’s fury always hit vulnerable communities hardest—particularly the urban poor and low-income groups who lack the resources to withstand or recover from these disasters. Women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected, facing greater difficulties in responding to and recovering from such calamities. After the floodwaters recede, these communities face yet another challenge: the onset of the dry season. Areas now submerged under f...

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COP29 Climate Christmas in Azerbaijan

Navigating Flood Risks, Adaptation Strategies, and the Role of Climate Finance in Building Resilience