Combatting Climate Change in Kenya

January 2025 was the hottest month ever recorded across the planet. With an average temperature of 1.3 degrees above that of the pre-industrial era. The year since has been marked by devastating heatwaves, flash floods, and forest fires. The impact of climate change is no longer limited to a set of predictions; it’s playing out in real time around us. 

In Kenya, since the 1960s, the annual mean increase in temperature has risen by approximately 1.0°C, at an estimated rate of 0.21°C per decade. This trend is only set to accelerate. By 2050, temperatures in the country are projected to continue rising by roughly 1.7°C and potentially 3.5°C or more by the end of the century unless rapid action is taken to halt and reduce the impact of climate change. 

This temperature rise has been the root cause of other climate challenges in Kenya, where the World Bank estimates over 70% of natural disasters are attributable to extreme climatic events. As many as 28 droughts have been recorded in the past 100 years, and these are increasing in frequency.

Once reliable rainfall patterns have become increasingly erratic, sometimes falling together and creating flash floods, damaging crops and soil quality.

In Mombasa, where the Haller Foundation operates, the coastline is extremely vulnerable as sea levels rise rapidly. An estimated 4-6km of coastline could be submerged with a sea level rise of only 0.3 metres. 

This month marked the International Day of Climate Action – a rallying cry to governments, institutions, and corporations around the world to properly acknowledge and address the impact of climate change on populations globally. 

Across the last decade, technology and understanding have accelerated to provide effective, reliable methods to combat climate change. This year, 90% of the world’s newly installed electricity-generating capacity will come from clean sources, and scientists discovered that natural extracts from okra and fenugreek can remove up to 90% of microplastics from water.

Haller’s approach is firmly grounded in a belief in the power of regenerative agriculture, accelerated by the power of technology. Our team in Kenya has helped tens of thousands of farmers adapt their agricultural techniques to not only drive better yields today but also improve soil quality and water reserves for future generations. Through the Haller Farmers App, this knowledge is being shared with farmers around the world, who are facing similar challenges of drought and erratic rainfall. 

Long-lasting change is only made possible through the support of our community in Kenya and around the world. To support Haller’s work, you can donate here or share our case studies showcasing the impact of regenerative agriculture.