CIFOR-ICRAF, in partnership with Council of Governors and Meru County, held a 2-day workshop to strengthen the Meru County Environment Committee (CEC). Focused on identifying capacity gaps and promoting innovative resource mobilization for environmental management and forest

CIFOR-ICRAF supports Makueni County in crafting its 5-year Environment Action Plan (CEAP), aligning with NEMA's 2024 guidelines. Workshops in 7 counties revealed gaps in technical capacity to develop CEAPs, critical for addressing environmental issues and tracking progress.

Great discussions with the UNHCR (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency) team, led by Mamadou Dian Balde, on refugee resilience. Through collaboration, CIFOR-ICRAF, UNHCR, and partners are working to advance Nature-Based Solutions to ensure refugees and host communities thrive in harmony with the environment.

CIFOR-ICRAF held a two-day capacity-strengthening workshop for the Taita Taveta County Environment Committee (CEC), in collaboration with Council of Governors and Taita Taveta County Government. #UKPACT UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 @Environment_ke Council of Governors Prof Catherine Muthuri (PhD, EBS) Lorraine Dixon NEMA Kenya

Understanding the factors influencing households’ tree-planting decisions is essential for shaping policies and initiatives aimed at 📈on-farm tree cover and improving farmers’ incomes. #ACIAR is proud to support CIFOR-ICRAF's efforts in unpacking this: bit.ly/3PKPGLs

CIFOR-ICRAF & the Laikipia County -Department of Water & Environment launched transformative projects in Tigithi, Thingithu & Umande wards under the #UKPACT-supported #NatureBasedSolutions initiative. Key highlights: ✅ 5 farm ponds (276–540m³) ✅ 300+ farmers trained ✅ 1,650 trees planted ℹ️: About the

📚Fruit trees store carbon, support livelihoods, and boost food security. This study provides simple tools for farmers to estimate carbon in their trees, empowering them in carbon markets & boosting agroforestry efforts. Read:👉 bit.ly/4aCcabl ACIAR in Eastern and Southern Africa Prof Catherine Muthuri (PhD, EBS)

Fruit #tree diversity = 📈 #carbon storage! Our partners, CIFOR-ICRAF have unveiled research showing how diverse fruit trees on Kenyan farms help fight #ClimateChange and enhance #biodiversity in agricultural practices: bit.ly/42HlhWf. #ACIAR #SDG17 #FoodSecurity

This #IDWGS, #ACIAR celebrates the brilliant women 👩‍🔬 driving #innovation, breaking barriers in research, redefining #FoodSecurity, and shaping the future in #ClimateResilience and #SustainableFarming. Kathryn Toure icipe Mukankusi, Clare Prof Catherine Muthuri (PhD, EBS) Women in Science Day CGIAR GENDER

📚Fruit trees store carbon, support livelihoods, and boost food security. This study provides simple tools for farmers to estimate carbon in their trees, empowering them in carbon markets & boosting agroforestry efforts. Read:👉 bit.ly/4aCcabl ACIAR in Eastern and Southern Africa Prof Catherine Muthuri (PhD, EBS)

I launched the Laikipia County Environment Action Plan (CEAP) 2025-2029 today in Nanyuki, marking a bold step toward environmental sustainability in Laikipia. The document outlines a strategic roadmap for sustainable environmental management over the next five years, focusing on

As we confront the sobering reality that 2024 marked the first year global temperatures exceeded the 1.5 °C threshold, recognizing the vital role of forests and trees in climate regulation has never been more crucial. Read ➡️: bit.ly/4hi7MQA #ForestsMatter

Just released: 📚 How can community dialogues drive #GenderEquity in land restoration? This brief offers valuable lessons and insights for practitioners. Download a copy to enhance your knowledge of gender-transformative approaches:➡️ bit.ly/4iP1auh #UKPACT

🌳 Tree diversity starts with informed choices. The Interactive Tree Species Selection Tool helps users pick the right trees for the right place and purpose, supporting smarter #agroforestry and land restoration. Explore the tool:➡️ bit.ly/4j9qIlc #TreesPeoplePlanet

A decade later, CIFOR-ICRAF revisits agroecological transitions in 🇷🇼, unpacking the role of local knowledge in understanding the crop diversity – #FoodSecurity – land degradation nexus. Learn more: bit.ly/3H4PE03 #FoodSystems #SustainableFarming ACIAR

In Kenya’s Makueni County, farmers are restoring degraded land with tree planting, rainwater harvesting, and agroecology — with support from UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪, CIFOR-ICRAF, & Makueni County Government. Watch how nature-based solutions are improving lives & landscapes. 🔗:

How can Kenyan counties unlock green and climate finance to build resilience & support sustainable development? This new guide offers practical steps to mobilize resources for climate action at the local level. Get a free copy:🔗 bit.ly/4kHd226 #TreesPeoplePlanet |

📚Fruit trees store carbon, support livelihoods, and boost food security. This study provides simple tools for farmers to estimate carbon in their trees, empowering them in carbon markets & boosting agroforestry efforts. Read:👉 bit.ly/4aCcabl ACIAR in Eastern and Southern Africa Prof Catherine Muthuri (PhD, EBS)

How can Kenyan counties unlock green and climate finance to build resilience & support sustainable development? This new guide offers practical steps to mobilize resources for climate action at the local level. Get a free copy:🔗 bit.ly/4kHd226 #TreesPeoplePlanet |

📚Fruit trees store carbon, support livelihoods, and boost food security. This study provides simple tools for farmers to estimate carbon in their trees, empowering them in carbon markets & boosting agroforestry efforts. Read:👉 bit.ly/4aCcabl #TreesPeoplePlanet