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Mombasa opens City Lab in bid to mitigate effects of climate change

The recently launched Mombasa City Lab will help generate concrete solutions for the region’s complex urban flooding and climate adaptation challenges. The city lab was launched Friday in collaboration with the Covenant of Mayors in sub-Saharan Africa (COM SSA). It is also expected to tackle complex, cross-sectoral urban challenges by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including government, civil society, the private sector and academia.





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  • walter lungayi

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    This is a proactive and commendable step by Mombasa to address the challenges posed by climate change. It's great to see cities taking the initiative to mitigate the impacts of climate change through innovative solutions.

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    • Edwin wangombe

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      @walter_lungayi It is encouraging and commendable to see the city of Mombasa being aware of the dangers of climate change and deciding to find a solution against it

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    • Rotich Kim

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      This is a good solution it will give young generation good platform to amplifier more on climate

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      • Edwin wangombe

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        @rotich_kim I agree this will open up an avenue for the youths to gain more knowledge and skills that will equip to fight climate change effectively

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      • Kevin

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        This is a huge win for the county government of Mombasa

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        • Edwin wangombe

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          @Kevin many other regions in Kenya follow this example... we should fight the fight against climate change from the grassroots

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        • George Kariuki

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          I hope this initiative serves as a model for other cities in Africa and inspires collaborative efforts to address the pressing challenges of urban climate change.

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          • Edwin wangombe

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            @george_kariuki Mombasa should definitely serve as an example for other African cities

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          • Princess

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            This is a positive move.

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            • Edwin wangombe

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              @princess_nel_268 it is a positive and commendable move

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            • winnie nguru

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              Wow.. I am happy to see such developments in my own country

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              • Jane Wangui

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                @winnie_nguru It is a great development.

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                • Edwin wangombe

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                  @winnie_nguru It is encouraging and hope it will spread to other parts of Kenya

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                • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                  This is a great initiative đź‘Ť

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                  • Edwin wangombe

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                    @elizbeth_gathigia it will have a positive impact on the fight against climate change

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                  • Joseph Githinji

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                    This is the right time to have this lab, it is going to scale up mitigation strategies in Mombasa at this time of elnino distress and even stretch to the other towns.

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                    • Edwin wangombe

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                      @joseph_githinji I agree... this lab will help them mitigate the issues that affect them locally first as they expand to countrywide capacity

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                    • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

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                      The establishment of the Mombasa City Lab is a commendable initiative in addressing the pressing issues of urban flooding and climate adaptation in the region. By collaborating with the Covenant of Mayors in sub-Saharan Africa, the city lab demonstrates a commitment to a multi-stakeholder approach, involving government, civil society, the private sector, and academia. This collaborative effort is crucial in developing concrete solutions for the complex challenges posed by climate change. The city lab has the potential to become a hub for innovation, research, and practical strategies that can contribute significantly to mitigating the effects of climate change in Mombasa and beyond. It exemplifies a proactive response to the urgent need for sustainable and resilient urban development in the face of environmental challenges

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                      • Edwin wangombe

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                        @rukia_ahmed_abdi well said ... this shows how proactive Mombasa is and how it is willing to be part of the solution. This is encouraging.

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                      • CHRIS NGATIA

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                        This is very great ... mitigation measures can help reduce disaster losses and suffering

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                        • Joseph Githinji

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                          @chris_ngatia true ,this is a step to the right trajectory.

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                          • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                            @chris_ngatia Very true

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                            • Edwin wangombe

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                              @chris_ngatia I hope the lab will find a solution towards the frequent floods that the area experiences especially in times of heavy rains

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                            • Gorffly mokua

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                              This is a positive step towards tackling the environmental challenges faced by cities in Kenya.

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                              • Edwin wangombe

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                                @gorffly_mokua That is why I wish that the government could open such labs in every county in Kenya

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