We were honoured to host the Kenya UNESCO Chairs Annual Meeting today, facilitated by KNATCOM KNATCOM, whereby the UNESCO Chairs presented updates on their progress of activities and impact and held discussions on the way forward, including future collaborative efforts.

Ongoing pegging at Darajani Spring in Burat, Isiolo County! #NativePEP NativePEP CABI Biovision Africa Trust

We had a training session with a women’s group from Aremiet, Isiolo County on harvesting grass seeds empowering them with skills for income generation & sustainability. #NativePEP NativePEP CABI Biovision Africa Trust

Hosting a community organization workshop in #IsioloCounty to strengthen the gums and resins subsectors! This collaborative effort includes harvesters, merchants, local governments, and key state agencies. Together, we'll enhance sustainability, market access, and fair trade.

This Afternoon We are discussing the status of cooperatives in the gums and resins sector . Topics include cooperative structure, challenges like market access and fair pricing, and opportunities for market expansion and sustainability. #GumsandResins

From fair tool access for harvesters to strong market links and innovative organizational structures, we're paving the way for sustainable growth and community unity. #GumsAndResins #NaturalResins #ResinHarvesting #IsioloCounty #SamburuCounty

Tune in today at 6pm on Citizen TV Kenya Kenya's Gold Show! Our Executive Director, Dr. David Amudavi, will be the guest, discussing sustainable management of rangelands. Do you kow that 70% of Kenya’s land cover is rangeland, and about 25-50% of this area is degraded, sometimes

Day 2's agenda focuses on enhancing policies for the gums and resins sector. Key discussions highlighted challenges like policy awareness and production issues. Proposed changes aim to strengthen rules, expand incentives, and support small operators. #GumsAndResins

Sustainable water sources are crucial for community resilience. Through strong partnerships with Isiolo County Government, and other partners, these newly launched Aroo and Atan multi-use water systems will serve hundreds of residents and livestock in the community. Additionally, the

We had an enlightening internal seminar on food security and sustainability with guests from CDE Bern! Covered traditional irrigation methods in Europe and the relationship between sustainable food systems and human health.

Final Woody Weeds+ workshop in Isiolo. Achievements: *Formed a County Implementation Group *Developed Isiolo Prosopis County Management Plan *Cleared 5 km stretch & 50 m buffer of Isiolo River off prosopis * Planted trees along the cleared area Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) CABI Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Delighted to host students from Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU, University of Nairobi , and Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn for their summer school in Kenya. They're presenting insightful findings from their extensive fieldwork on water governance.

Ending our 10days fieldschool on the political ecology of water governance. The highlight was presenting our findings CETRAD and noting the multiscalar nature of hydropolitics both at the national level as well as the devolved levels in Kenya.

We've been training WRUAs and Community Water Projects in Isiolo, Likii, Ngusishi, Ewaso Narok, and Lake Olbolosat on water governance and efficient water use. Empowering local communities with the knowledge for sustainable water management in these critical regions.

Excited to announce the successful validation of our shared vision for a thriving Gambella – Ngare Mara Wetland ecosystem, supporting resilient livelihoods and wealth creation. Wyss Academy for Nature

In Samburu for the 2nd WEAP & LEAP workshop with reps from Upper Ewaso Nyiro counties. We're developing energy & water scenarios to identify key trade-offs & synergies for sustainable management. #SEILEAPTOOL #SEIWEAPTOOL SEI Research NDMA Kenya Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK SEI Africa

Addressing land degradation is key to a sustainable future! Thanks to Camilla from Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) Bern for introducing us to WOCAT – a global network promoting #SustainableLandManagement through shared knowledge & innovative practices. WOCAT