“Communitues in Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association have been able to invest revenues gained from carbon credits in building earth dams and boreholes which have enabled them withstand recurring droughts” Alfred Mwanake #AfricaClimateWeek2023 #wildaboutlife

“Communities have and can organize themselves and create institutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change eg such as grazing plans, social enterprises, carbon among others through conservancies” Dickson Ole Kaelo CEO Kenya Conservancies #wildaboutlife #AfricaClimateWeek2023

Women from conservancies taking lead in peace building

The #RISEUSAID grants challenge is the first-of-its-kind to address #GBV in #environment contexts and #climate-related sectors. Read this factsheet for a summary overview of the project and the current grantees: bit.ly/45VLak2

Panelist Joyce Peshu @kushien from KWCA highlights the importance of an enabling policy environment that promotes effective gender equality strategies in community conservancies. Eg. creating gender-responsive policies that can benefit local communities, ecosystems, and wildlife.

Empowering women in wildlife management is crucial for biodiversity conservation. Let's make it inclusive and harness the diverse talents and perspectives they bring to the table. Happy World Wildlife Day!! #WomenInWildlife #InclusiveConservation

Breaking barriers, inspiring inclusion. Join us this Friday, March 8, 2024, in partnership with Kenya Conservancies as we mark International Women's Day 2024 by celebrating women's achievements at Rukanga Village, adjacent to Kasigau Wildlife Conservancy. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

Happy International women’s Day. Celebrating all the women in conservation including women in wildlife conservation, conservancies leadership & rangelands management #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen Kenya Conservancies @nrt_kenya IUCN_Gender

When we involve women, we achieve greater progress as a society. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #InternationalWomensDay Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association Kasigau Wildlife Conservancy USAID Kenya IUCN

Conservancy leaders need to be informed on effective strategies to advance gender equity in wildlife conservancies. Working towards a safe and more inclusive environment for women to participate in conservation activities. IUCN_Gender

Leading the implementation of 2 RISE grants with Kenya Conservancies has been a journey filled with invaluable learning and impactful outcomes. Excited to share some of the key lessons!

We are honoured to have our Gender Officer Joyce Peshu recognised as a Champion of #GenderJustice in Africa by the International Land Coalition. To learn more about the impactful work we do, join a virtual conversation 20th June. Register here -> bit.ly/3XltEUz

With support from IUCN_Gender through the #USAIDRISE challenge, engaging men as allies to promote gender equality and prevent GBV has proven crucial and essential. #EndGBV #GenderEquality #MenAsAllies

It was a pleasure sharing Kenya Conservancies experience in addressing GBV and why we are working to integrate GBV in wildlife conservation in Kenya, and why this is crucial for joint biodiversity and climate change action and results

As we mark #16DaysOfActivism we reflect on the progress made in conservancies to reduce social & economic conditions that fuel #GBV. Learn how we are building the capacity of women in leadership & enterprise through peer learning. youtu.be/teVGuBfyEdM?si…

On the 27th of November, the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Tomorrow we will be in Kimana gracing an event aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action to end all forms of gender based violence. #16DaysOfActivism

Happening Now! Commemorating #16DaysActivism against #GBV in Kimana, Kajiado County. Nice Place Foundation Amboseli Ecosystem Trust #NoExcuses

The social norms, practices and beliefs that lead to women’s marginalization within conservancies are both perpetuated by and contribute to GBV. Learn how we are addressing women exclusion in conservancies in partnership with Amboseli Ecosystem Trust and Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association

Join us tomorrow as we share some interventions used in wildlife conservation to prevent and address GBV

📣COP16 Highlights! 🌍 🎥 Meet Joyce Peshu reflects on the heart of Item 19 at COP16,spotlighting women as key stakeholders in sustainable wildlife management & the need for gender-responsive policies to achieve biodiversity goals #CbdwomensCaucus#PeaceWithNature #COP16Colombia