Although Kenyan companies lost out in the first round of international contracts on carbon emissions reduction, the fact that a number of carbon market consultancy firms have decided to base themselves in Nairobi means they should do fair better in the next round. KenGen, the electricity generator that is exploring geothermal opportunities, Mumias Sugar Company, the sugar manufacturer producing electricity from cane waste, and the East Africa Portland Cement that is using biomass to generate energy for its kilns are some of the likely first beneficiaries. One of the reports in the series entitled “Kenya companies lose out on carbon trade”, illustrates the wider picture of how Kenyan companies are pursuing climate change investment projects to create cheaper, cleaner energy and create new revenue flows.

Trash is Cash, written by Lilian Tende, who will be coming to Copenhagen to accept the award on behalf of the group, is the most recent song performed by Wafalme. The core idea behind this song is to highlight the problems that climate change is causing in people's daily lives.  Acute water shortages and a lack of renewable energy sources make life hard across Kenya. “When we sit back and consider the significant events in the past, the important aspects of our current life, and our future goals, we realize that the underlying theme is not only education (personal and environmental), but also appreciating diversity, especially across ethnic and socio-economic class lines.” Lilian Tende, Wafalme

Eritrea is one of the world's poorest countries. Yet it has made some strides in trying to adapt to the impact of climate change, such as, trying to generate electricity through wind power or initiating water harvesting techniques. This article highlights how sheer determination and political will can help overcome a lack of resources.