There are 402 projects that match your search.
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2019
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29,644.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/LD/2019/11 |
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Arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya and Lake Bogoria Landscape (LBL) in particular is known for
important wildlife species, including the flamingo and the greater kudu, the combination of
landforms (hot springs and geysers) and high biodiversity ( ... )
t. The availability of water and
forage makes this site important at community, national and global levels. The areas are sparsely
populated but engulfed in poverty and like other drylands, the LBL is at risk from degradation
arising from unsustainable exploitation and management of resources due to poverty, poor land
use, and poaching, overstocking and unsustainable farming systems. The
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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49,992.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/50 |
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The Project Summary should describe the project context, including the key environmental problem to be addressed, and the proposed approach, including the rationale/justification for the project. This section should describe the project location, a ( ... )
e of the project sites, as well as the target community (ies) involved.
Sera na Miji Safi is a unique community-based approach for advocating policy reforms at the grassroots for better Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management. Its goal is to build the resilience of vulnerable resource-user groups in Shimoni-Wasini seascapes against unsustainable infrastructural developments and climate change.
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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29,800.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/15 |
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The Lake Bogoria region has been identified as one of the world?s highest conservation priorities. The area is renowned for its rich biodiversity and endemic flora and fauna; however unique habitats face multiple immediate threats including invasive ( ... )
(Prosopis juliflora), land clearance and deforestation for charcoal burning. The local honeybees Apis mellifera and Apis dorsta are some of the county?s endemic species that are at risk from habitat loss. One of the major species of Acacia (Acacia mellifera) found in the area is among the most threatened tree species in the county. This poses a danger to the critical roles played by bees in this
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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45,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/CC/2019/44 |
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Since 2013, the Millennium Community Development Initiatives (MCDI) has been facilitating the Athi River Community Network (ARCN). The ARCN network is made up of community groups, including Water Resource Users Associations (WRUAs), Community ( ... )
ry Associations (CFAs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) working on environmental issues along the Athi River. At approximately 400 kilometers long, the Athi River is the second longest river in Kenya and it starts as springs and streams in Kiambu and Kajiado Counties, it then flows through the city of Nairobi and through the semi-arid Ukambani counties. From Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Tsavo
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2019
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25,165.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/LD/2019/26 |
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The project will promote African Bird Eye Chilli (ABEC) farming as a sustainable livelihood and climate resilient development enterprise for farmers around kaya Ribe Forest. The capacity of about 500 farners will be built through trainings and on ( ... )
emonstrations to produce chilli and value add to make chilli sauce and other products for better markets access. Equipment will be procured for use during demonstrations on farm and also in the small factory to process the chilli. The farmers will also grow trees on their farms as a way of creating adequate shade for the chilli plants, avail wind breaks and also as food tree crops for their
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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26,740.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/46 |
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Kaya forests, located in Kenya?s Coastal landscape are sacred forests of the Mijikenda community and are peculiar multi-functional socio-ecological production landscapes that provide direct and indirect benefits for human wellbeing. Protection of ( ... )
yas remains deeply entrenched in traditional Mijikenda culture, and their integrity are safeguarded by a council of elders who employ a system of taboos and traditional rules to protect them. The Kaya forests are increasingly being degraded mainly as a result of population growth, overdependence on natural resources by local communities and cultural erosion brought about by modern education and
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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27,165.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/20 |
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Walking in Africa is the most common means to get about. The lack of an elaborate road and trail network leaves a huge percentage of the rural population with no choice but to trek as their only means of transport. This has given rise to phenomenal ( ... )
ath network that are in use every day all over the Continent. Dating far back as anyone would remember, they are an integral part of life in the countryside. Some are famous from past events ranging from slave and Ivory trade routes, explorer Missionary treks to even present day athletic training tracks, and the rise of active life culture for health.
The prospect of active tourism and emerging
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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21,026.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/30 |
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Wasini BMU Co-management area in one of the biodiversity hotspot in Kenya with high diversity of corals, fish species and seagrass beds. There are over 64 coral genera recorded within its waters in addition to over 250 species of fish and 5 species ( ... )
les. The resources however face various threats which include overexploitation and resource use conflicts.
The proposed project has the primary objective of ?a healthy coastal and marine environment providing sustainable benefits for present and future generations? with project specific objectives being
1. Support the conservation and protection of sensitive habitats, recovery of fish
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/CC/2019/41 |
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The proposed project will supply students in day schools with high quality solar lanterns that they can use in their homes in the evening for their evening study, in an affordable and sustainable way. The project aims to eradicate use of dangerous ( ... )
ne by the students while on the other hand accelerating use of renewable energy. The project will use locally available natural resources to improve the lives of the poor. The pricing of the solar lanterns will be very low so that it is cheaper than kerosene and affordable to the poor in the community.
Ikisaya Solar Energy Group (ISEG) is a self-help group working in Kitui County, Kenya to
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/CC/2019/42 |
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The proposed project will supply students in day schools with high quality solar lanterns that they can use in their homes in the evening for their evening study, in an affordable and sustainable way. The project aims to eradicate use of dangerous ( ... )
ne by the students while on the other hand accelerating use of renewable energy. The project will use locally available natural resources to improve the lives of the poor. The pricing of the solar lanterns will be very low so that it is cheaper than kerosene and affordable to the poor in the community.
Sauti Moja Marsabit (SMM) is a Community Based Organization (CBO) working in Marsabit County,
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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45,847.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/CC/2019/28 |
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Project Summary:
The overall objective of this project is to continue reducing carbon dioxide emissions as we have done right from the inception of Nyumbani Village. Climate protection is core to the Village concept.
Currently the amount of ( ... )
emission per year from the use of petrol and diesel alone is 19,737.6 of carbon through generation of electricity. By using solar for this project we have presented, the extra carbon emissions we would generate using a diesel run pumping system and a generator for the Clinic will be avoided.
The specific objective of the project is to upgrade the existing photovoltaic power station available
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2019
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41,500.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/LD/2019/51 |
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Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is an essential livelihood for women, men and youth in East Africa. In Kenya, ASGM supports at least 40,000 direct livelihoods in Kenya, scattered across north and south west provinces of Nyanza and Rift ( ... )
provinces (Ministry of Mines, 2017). The goal of the project is to provide quality technical education and access to resource efficient mining technologies to reduce mercury exposures for vulnerable populations, facilitate mine rehabilitation and promote organizational strengthening. Objectives of the project are to 1. Improve access to resource efficient gold mining technologies and skills
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/39 |
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The Chuine community conservancy is situated in the North Eastern part of Sandai Location within Lake Bogoria landscape in Marigat sub-county. It neighbors Ilchamus, Kiserian, Chebinyiny and Arabal locations. The community that holds the conservancy ( ... )
rois but also neighbors Ilchamus community. Chuine wildlife conservancy is a community based organization that was registered in 2010.The purpose of the conservancy is to restore the lost grass and acacia species and to conserve for better ecosystem services. The project intends to address the degradation and the loss of indigenous shrubs and trees that were a lifeline for livestock and wild
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Kenya
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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35,159.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/CC/2019/43 |
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The proposed project is founded on the observation that the social and economic background on which the engineering architecture for electric vehicles is currently based, serves as a major barrier for ordinary Kenyans to make effective use of the ( ... )
ble basic technology to lower their carbon footprint in vehicle transportation. The central idea of the proposed initiative is an engineering innovation that can make electric vehicle technology available to ordinary Kenyans in a way that is both affordable and suitable for the operating environment of public transport in Kenya.
The Children and Youth Empowerment Centre (CYEC), which is the
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2019
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/LD/2019/33 |
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Prosopis juliflora tree (locally known as ?Mathenge?) is native to South America and has been introduced across the world over the last 200 years as useful and drought resistant species (Felker et al., 1981; Harris et al., 1996; Pasiecznik et al. ( ... )
They grow in very dry and harsh conditions where virtually no other trees can grow hence ensuring self-sufficiency in fodder for livestock and food for humans, charcoal, fuel wood and timber. In addition, they make the fragile arid and semi-arid environments more habitable, thus mitigating against the impacts of drought and famine, climate change as well as safeguarding the existing natural
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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19,223.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/32 |
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The proposed project will be implemented in Jimbo village within Shimoni-Vanga seascape of Kenya?s South coast. The community here heavily depends on marine resources for livelihood with fishing related activities employing an estimated 90% of ( ... )
olds. Other activities that supplement fishery related livelihoods include agriculture and small-scale businesses. The heavy dependence on marine resources has led to overfishing that has also led to use of more efficient fishing gears. Some of the same gears are destructive e.g. the spearguns and beach seine. In turn, there has been massive degradation of marine ecosystems that manifests itself
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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22,500.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/18 |
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Kenya
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Biodiversity
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2019
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25,100.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/BD/2019/38 |
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The Kenya Great Rift Valley Lake System inscribed in the Natural World Heritage list in 2011, is composed of three inter-linked relatively shallow alkaline lakes ? Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita ? and their surrounding territories. ( ... )
ft Valley Lake System presents a range of geological and biological features of exceptional natural beauty, including falls, geysers, hot springs, open waters and marshes, forests, and grasslands concentrated in a relatively small area. The natural setting of all three lakes surrounded by the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley and associated volcanic features provides an exceptional experience
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2019
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25,750.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y2/STAR/LD/2019/45 |
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Traditional medicine is a vital yet often neglected part of health care system in Kenya. Studies have indicated that more than two-thirds of Kenyans depend on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. In rural areas, about 80% of ( ... )
depend on it for their primary health care. However misconceptions about traditional medical practice, loss of biodiversity, over-exploitation and unscientific use of medicinal plants, industrialization, biopiracy, coupled with lack of regulation and infrastructure are major impediments to the growth of herbal medicine. More recently, urbanization has changed the face of traditional medicine
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Kenya
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Land Degradation
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2018
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29,108.00
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OP6 - Y1 (Jul 15 - Jun 16)
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Project Number: KEN/SGP/OP6/Y1/STAR/LD/2018/02 |
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The Lake Bogoria Water Resources Users Association (WRUA) proposes to protect the catchment of River Waseges through creating awareness to surrounding communities on the importance of the river and its protection; engage communities in ( ... )
litating the catchment areas through demarcation of riparian zones and encouraging communities not to engage in activities beyond the demarcated areas planting of indigenous vegetation including establishment of tree nurseries that will provide seedlings for the reforestation/afforestation exercise on the River Weseges catchment. The survival rates of the trees planted will be enhanced through
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