{"id":55420,"date":"2024-04-30T14:27:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T14:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/?p=55420"},"modified":"2024-04-30T14:36:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T14:36:36","slug":"kenyas-floods-are-a-climate-crisis-wake-up-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/africa\/en\/press\/55420\/kenyas-floods-are-a-climate-crisis-wake-up-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya’s Floods Are a Climate Crisis Wake-Up Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nairobi, 30 Apr 2024 – Devastating floods in Kenya have claimed more than 100 lives<\/a> in the past month. Heavy rains continue to inundate the country, triggering deadly landslides and posing serious danger to people\u2019s homes and critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n

Dr. Oulie Keita, Greenpeace Africa\u2019s Executive Director<\/strong>, said,<\/p>\n\n

“Our hearts are heavy with the news of the devastating floods in Kenya. We extend our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones and seen their lives upended by this disaster. The flooded homes, broken roads, and ruined livelihoods are a stark reminder of the human cost of the climate crisis. Some of the damage was further worsened by misinformed development along delicate riparian ecosystems\u201d<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe science is clear that these extreme weather events are a direct consequence of our continued reliance on fossil fuels, wreaking havoc on vulnerable communities across the globe. Greenpeace Africa is calling for bold action from world leaders to reverse the devastating effects of climate change. Fossil fuel companies should be held to account and contribute their fair financial share in addressing the climate crisis. It is imperative to invest heavily in clean, renewable energy and transition away from the fossil fuels driving this crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace Africa together with frontline communities want decisive action against the world\u2019s greatest polluters.<\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace Africa is calling for the implementation of a ‘polluter pays’ system that hold those who have profited from destruction accountable, and channel those funds directly to support countries suffering the worst impacts of climate change.<\/p>\n\n

Dr. Keita reiterates that \u201cThe time for empty promises is over. Kenya’s floods are a tragic wake-up call. It’s time for real solutions and decisive leadership to protect our people and our planet.”<\/p>\n\n

Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ferdinand Omondi, Communication and Story Manager, Greenpeace Africa fomondi@greenpeace.org, +254 722 505 233 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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