The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, leading to the Montreal Protocol (1987) to phase out ozone-depleting substances like CFCs and HCFCs.Although the protocol has reduced ozone depletion, illegal trade in these substances still occurs. This trade mainly supplies refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing rather than manufacturing.
The report examines policies, enforcement challenges, and illegal trade cases in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan, and recommends stronger control measures

This publication provides a simplified overview of Kenya’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, 2024. It details the obligations for producers and importers, outlines the registration process and fee structure, and explains the function of Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) within the new legal framework

This report presents key findings from a field survey on pesticide use and its impacts in Kajiado, Kirinyaga, and Nakuru counties in Kenya. It highlights widespread use of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs), poor handling practices, and reported health and environmental effects among farmers and farm workers.

Africa did not cause the plastic crisis, but through reduced production, global accountability, and sustainable consumption, it can help end it

Waste pickers are central to Kenya’s recycling system, yet they remain informal and vulnerable. With the rollout of mandatory EPR, their inclusion is key to ensuring fair livelihoods and an effective, sustainable circular economy

Kenya’s agricultural sector faces unprecedented threats, including unsustainable agricultural practices, soil degradation, adverse effects of climate change and declining productivity due to extensive use of toxic agrochemicals.