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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today, and its impacts are already hitting the developing world hardest. Putting children at the forefront of tree planting and climate change efforts promotes environmentally conscious children who will be responsible and proactive in the creating a sustainable environment in Kenya.

Tree planting critical in war against climate change This past weekend Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a day in which we promote public awareness about desertification.

Citam Academy Woodley participated in the Echo Challenge that involved an exciting treasure hunt in the forest, find what does not belong in my forest exercise and a charades competition. There were lots of goodies to be won by all participants.

Thank you to CITAM Woodley Primary School for participating in the pilot program of " program. The program is designed to celebrate the Kenyan Forests and environment and increasing social learning in environmental affairs, through teaching children the importance of well-managed forestlands, water and natural resources through a hands-on- environmental experience. Ngong Road Forest has been our forest of choice, covering 1.224hc and divided into 5 sections.
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Congratulations to Mr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus........One of his top priorities is "Helping nations address the effects of climate change on health." Looking forward to see how WHO will tackle that

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job - BBC News Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chosen as new boss of the World Health Organization

Environment Climate Change and Health Organisation (ECHO)