Principles for just and equitable nature-based solutions
Explore the issues that must be addressed to help ensure that the design, governance and implementation of nature-based solutions (NbS) are just and equitable in the second of the SEI NbS briefs. The authors outline five principles to incorporate in NbS to achieve these goals, and present a case study from a semi-informal settlement in Kenya.
Strathmore University
Strathmore University is a chartered university based in Nairobi, Kenya. Strathmore University launched the Center for Sustainability Leadership, together with its pioneering program African Sustai
Nature-based Solutions in Action: Lessons from the Frontline
Explore real-life evidence of how high quality NbS can deliver positive outcomes for climate, nature and people through 13 case studies in this IIED report.
Kenya Forest Service
Kenya Forest Service is a state corporation that was created through the Forest Act, 2005 (now repealed).
Using PGIS to understand health and well-being in urban Kenya
What does a healthy and liveable city look like? This case study shows how Participatory GIS has been used with residents of the city of Nakuru, Kenya to find out.
Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa
The Mountains ADAPT: Solutions from East Africa booklet showcases adaptation solutions proven to be successful in response to specific issues caused or accelerated by climate change that negatively affect mountain communities’ livelihoods and ecosystems. The publication includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.
East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of six (6) Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters i
Kenya Biogas Program
The Kenya Biogas Program (KBP) is the lead entity implementing the Africa Biogas Partnership Program (in Kenya).
Ministry of Interior and Coordination of Kenya
Kenya's Ministry of Interior and Coordination To create an enabling environment for Kenya’s growth and prosperity through provision of security and safety to people and property, maintain a credibl
Nature Kenya
Nature Kenya—the East Africa Natural History Society (EANHS)—is Africa’s oldest environmental Society.
Save the Elephants
Save the Elephants is working for peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants and provides outreach around the world to help secure a better future for elephants.
Cow dung as fuel in the Aberdare Range, Kenya
This solution, whose implementation began in 2009, consists of using cow manure to generate biogas through household biodigesters, supported by the Kenya Biogas Programme. Its objective is to help local farmers reduce their dependence on firewood and fossil fuels as energy sources, thus reducing both the economic expenses for families and the impact on local forests resulting from fuelwood harvesting.
Fish for the future - Cold fish farming on the slopes of Mt. Kenya
This project, implemented on the slopes of Mount Kenya, emerged from local community members with the aim of addressing the lack of viable livelihoods for youth resulting from a combination of environmental and other factors. It was initiated in 2004 by the self-help group Jitunze Environmental Group (JEG), originally consisting of about 20 youth.
ArcGIS StoryMap: Young people are shaping climate change and health action
This ArcGIS StoryMap shares the stories of youth leaders and the challenges they face in climate change and health action across Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
Aga Khan Foundation
Established in 1967, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) brings together human, financial and technical resources to address the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the w
Climate justice for people and nature through urban EbA
Examples of urban EbA interventions, predominantly in the Global South, are explored in this paper and linked with seven proposed EbA social principles related to climate justice.
Youth engagement in climate and health action
This report explores how young people are engaged in climate and health action in six countries – Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Climate Risk Insurance, Kenya
Read about how blockchain technology is providing a solution for crop insurance for smallholder farmers in Kenya.
Ecosystem-based adaptation and integrated water resources management
This study explores how ecosystem-based adaptation and integrated water resources management can be merged to achieve greater climate resilience in watersheds.
Kenya’s perfect storm of Covid-19, floods and locusts swarms: What does it mean for food security?
In 2020, the East African region faced the multiple threats of locust swarms, flooding and COVID-19 which affected the livelihoods and food security of millions of people. This video discusses what could have been done to reduce the impacts of these threats.
Alignment to Advance Climate-Resilient Development: Kenya Case Study
This case study explores Uganda's efforts to align its national-level policy processes under global agendas, highlighting the context-specific nature of the alignment process.
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