Mountains are home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
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Mountain environments are rich in plant and animal species, but the dual threat of human habitation and climate change means urgent action is needed to protect them.
Fires on Kilimanjaro, October 2020.
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There have been several severe fires on Kilimanjaro over the last few decades that have dramatically changed land cover.
A man pulls a cart through the early morning smog in Nairobi.
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We found that air pollution levels in Nairobi increased by 182% over the study period, Kampala by 162% and Addis Ababa by 62%.