Slovenian President calls for urgent climate crisis action

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has called on Kenyans to play a leading role in protecting the environment, warning that the global climate crisis is accelerating with devastating consequences.

Speaking during a visit to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) as part of her ongoing state visit to Kenya, President Musar emphasized the urgency of collective climate action, stating that no country is immune to the changing climate.

President Musar warned that the window to act is rapidly closing and urged the global community to treat environmental conservation as a shared responsibility.

Highlighting the stark contrast in global emissions, Musar noted that G20 nations account for over 80% of global carbon dioxide emissions, naming Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy among the largest emitters.

In contrast, Africa contributes just 6%, while countries like Slovenia have even lower footprints.

President Musar was accompanied by JKUAT Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha, who all echoed the call for stronger, data-driven and climate-resilient solutions.

Dr. Stephen Jackson, the UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya, also praised the role of academic institutions like JKUAT in developing long-term, effective, and locally driven climate strategies.

He noted ongoing collaborations between the UN and Kenyan universities aimed at enhancing climate research, innovation, and policy.