Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from CETRAD! May your holidays be filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. Here's to a joyful and exciting 2025 together! Thank you for being part of our story

We're hosting a 3-week training on Sustainable Land Use Planning, Water & Land Resource Management (WLRM), and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) with teams from #Somaliland and #Puntland. SWALIM

We’re now collecting grass seedlings from the second trial of the @NativePEP_project in Aremiet,#IsioloCounty These trials help identify native grasses best suited for fodder production, supporting both livestock and rangeland restoration.

We’re assessing plant & seed biomass from our grass trials in Ariemet to determine how native species perform in mixtures vs. pure stands. The goal? Better forage, resilient ecosystems, and sustainable grazing! #NativeGrasslands #ForageTrials #SustainableLandUse #CETRAD

We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of Mr. John Mwangi, who died on 18-02-2025, after a short illness. He worked at CETRAD for nearly ten years, rising to the position of Senior Research Scientist. He will be buried on 26-02-2025, in Kamangura, Laikipia

80% of Kenya is ASAL, yet these regions face degradation & water scarcity. Sustainable land use can reverse this trend Join us in #GreeningTheDrylands this month as we explore solutions. #ClimateResilience #LandRestoration #EcoFriendlyPractices #RuralDevelopment

The Harsh Reality of ASALs Soil erosion & degradation = lost fertility Deforestation = weakened land Water scarcity = worsening food insecurity Climate change = unpredictable droughts Without action, ASAL communities face poverty, displacement & hunger. #GreeningTheDrylands

The WEFE Nexus is key to tackling climate vulnerability & resource interdependencies in Africa. With only 6% of SDG targets on track, integrated planning is urgent

#agroforestry and #SoilConservation practices can significantly boost productivity and sustainability in ASALs. What innovative agroforestry or soil conservation practices have you encountered that enhance sustainability in ASALs? #GreeningTheDrylands

We are glad to host the WEF Nexus partners' meeting, we are reviewing progress & strategizing for the final phase. Led by SEI Africa , with partners MIDPKENYA , CETRAD, NDMA Kenya & Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK .

We’re excited to host students from @egartonunikenya, Njoro, to share knowledge on the potential of ASALs. The students are gaining insights into how geospatial technologies contribute to sustainable resource management, land-use planning, and climate resilience in ASALs.

We joined @MIDP_Kenya and partners under the WEF Nexus project for a tree planting drive at Kambi ya Juu Integrated Primary school in Isiolo. 1,000trees were planted and the students will grow them. This is in support of Kenya’s 15B Tree Campaign. SEI Africa #WEFNexus #EbA

We planted trees at Mwangaza Musim Sec School, Maralal – Samburu County, MIDPKENYA SEI Africa NDMA Kenya “Our environment, our responsibility, our life.” #WEFNexus #ClimateAction #TreePlanting #EcosystemAdaptation #Samburu

Today, on #WorldEnvironmentDay2025, we would like to remind you that protecting our planet isn’t a choice,it’s our responsibility. From reforestation to waste reduction, every action counts. Let’s unite for a cleaner, greener, and fairer future. The time to act is now!

We completed a tree-planting session at Mwangaza Muslim School in Samburu County Government. This marked the end of our tree planting series under the "Applying the WEF Nexus to Promote Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North Catchment Area" project funded by IKI Germany.

Collaboration is key to "Saving Wetlands for Wildlife and People." We united diverse stakeholders to co-design solutions for Gambella Wetland, focusing on restoration, sustainable livelihoods & strong governance. #CoalitionOfChange #Wetlands #Isiolo

Earlier today, we hosted a National Dialoque on Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in Kenya as part of 'Applying the water-energy-food nexus to promote ecosystem-based adaptation in the Ewaso Ng’iro North Catchment, Kenya' project funded by IKI Germany.

From degradation to regeneration CETRAD and Wyss Academy have handed over the Gambella Wetland Project to the local community , a thriving landscape restored and a future now in their hands.

United for our wetlands At the Coalition of Change Workshop, stakeholders came together with one vision: protect, restore, and act. The future is collaborative , and it starts now.

Wrapped up a powerful 2-day workshop in Isiolo. Together with partners, we validated key insights to guide cross-county planning for a climate-resilient Ewaso Ng’iro North. EbA + WEF Nexus = Smarter, Sustainable Solutions. SEI Africa NDMA Kenya