The area is affected by drought that is a result of climate change. Under the hashtags #WeCannotIgnore and #TurkanaDroughts, many of us could only express our frustration and solidarity with fellow citizens bedevilled by drought in several counties. It is projected to reach USD 23 trillion by 2050, affecting agricultural production, public water supply, energy production, transportation, tourism, human health, biodiversity and poverty rates. If we choose to destroy nature, nature will destroy us. As UN Secretary-General António Guterres says, “land can be our greatest ally”, though currently, it’s “suffering.” Restorative action yields a fortune.

Source: Standard Digital June 28, 2021 13:25 UTC