A recent report titled the “2050 Climate Change City Index,” conducted by Nestpick, has placed Nairobi among the cities facing the most adverse effects of global warming.
According to this study, conducted by 24/7 Wall St, a financial news and opinion company based in Delaware, Nairobi ranks ninth globally as one of the least favorable cities to live in, with an overall score of 44.8.
The report highlights Nairobi’s increasing vulnerability due to climate change.
In the year 2000, the city had an average temperature of 18.62 degrees Celsius (65.5°F).
However, predictions indicate that by 2050, Nairobi’s average temperatures could exceed 20.93 degrees Celsius (69.7°F), making it the 30th city worldwide with the most significant temperature increase.
Furthermore, the report estimates a potential 1.0 percent rise in sea levels for Nairobi by 2050, positioning it as the 44th most affected city in this regard.
Nairobi’s climate crisis ranks it below various other cities, including Boston, Seoul, Cardiff, Melbourne, Shenzhen, Amsterdam, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok.
The study assessed each city across three key categories: sea-level impact, climate conditions, and water scarcity.
Notably, Nairobi’s vulnerability reflects a broader trend: economically disadvantaged countries, including Kenya, are experiencing severe weather changes due to their geographical and topographical factors.
The city, located near the Horn of Africa region, recently grappled with an intense drought at the start of the year, pushing nearly 40 million individuals in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia to the brink of famine.
This was marked as the most severe drought in four decades.
In March 2023, the city faced insufficient rainfall during its typical rainy season from March to May, impacting agricultural yields and causing a surge in living costs.
Poor rains were also documented between October and December of 2022, as noted by the Kenya Meteorological Department.
This report underscores the urgent need for Nairobi and other vulnerable cities to address the challenges posed by climate change and underscores the impact on both economically developed and less privileged regions worldwide.
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