Why green spaces are key to fight against climate change

Green space at Kibarani a long Mombasa--Nairobi in Mombasa County. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

The 21st century has witnessed rapid and transformative urban development fueled by both social-economic and political factors. But while urbanisation has come with an array of opportunities, many cities worldwide are increasingly grappling with challenges such as air pollution and traffic congestion, raising concern on how the quality of life for people living in cities will be in the future.