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When tech, dev, academia and communities work together… <ref>[Linda Raftree]</ref> September 29 | When tech, dev, academia and communities work together… <ref>[http://lindaraftree.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/when-tech-dev-academia-and-communities-work-together/ Linda Raftree]</ref> September 29 | ||
Africa's largest Geothermal Power Station, Olkaria generates over 150 Megawatts (MW) into the national grid, with Kenya aiming for 1200 MW by 2018, <ref>[unep.org]</ref> April 2 | Africa's largest Geothermal Power Station, Olkaria generates over 150 Megawatts (MW) into the national grid, with Kenya aiming for 1200 MW by 2018, <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=664&ArticleID=8691&l=en&t=long unep.org]</ref> April 2 | ||
A group of teenagers from Nairobi won the $8000 Passion Pictures Best Film and Artists Project Earth Youth Visions award as part of the 1 min to Save the World contest, which challenged young filmmakers to create a one-minute video about climate change. <ref>[globalvoicesonline.org]</ref> Ndesanjo Macha, February 22 | A group of teenagers from Nairobi won the $8000 Passion Pictures Best Film and Artists Project Earth Youth Visions award as part of the 1 min to Save the World contest, which challenged young filmmakers to create a one-minute video about climate change. <ref>[http://globalvoicesonline.org/2011/02/22/kenya-video-me-and-my-bike/ globalvoicesonline.org]</ref> Ndesanjo Macha, February 22 | ||
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2010 SEED Award Winners, <ref>[unep.org]</ref> 3 November 2010 | 2010 SEED Award Winners, <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=651&ArticleID=6814&l=en&t=long unep.org]</ref> 3 November 2010 | ||
"Backpack Farm Agriculture Program". This initiative enables food autonomy for rural communities by providing small landholders with a dynamic set of agricultural tools, comprehensive training and monitoring - delivered and distributed in a canvas backpack. | "Backpack Farm Agriculture Program". This initiative enables food autonomy for rural communities by providing small landholders with a dynamic set of agricultural tools, comprehensive training and monitoring - delivered and distributed in a canvas backpack. | ||
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"Commercialization of Prosopis Juliflora Products from Affected Areas". A local community-based NGO, the FAO and a Kenyan company and research institute have mobilized efforts to control the undesirable spread of the Prosopis tree by promoting its commercial use as charcoal, timber and pods for livestock feed. The development of a sustainable national market will maximize returns to local communities. | "Commercialization of Prosopis Juliflora Products from Affected Areas". A local community-based NGO, the FAO and a Kenyan company and research institute have mobilized efforts to control the undesirable spread of the Prosopis tree by promoting its commercial use as charcoal, timber and pods for livestock feed. The development of a sustainable national market will maximize returns to local communities. | ||
20,000 tree seedlings planted in the Kiptunga area of the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya, 15 January, <ref>[United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> 15 January 2010. Mau, the largest indigenous forest in East Africa and Kenya's most vital water tower, covers some 270,000 hectares. After Mau, restoration will also take place in Mt. Kenya, Aberdares, Mt. Elgon and the rest of Kenya's forests and water catchment areas with the aim of increasing the forest cover from the current 1.7 percent to 10 percent by the year 2020. | 20,000 tree seedlings planted in the Kiptunga area of the Mau Forest Complex, Kenya, 15 January, <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=608&ArticleID=6447&l=en&t=long United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> 15 January 2010. Mau, the largest indigenous forest in East Africa and Kenya's most vital water tower, covers some 270,000 hectares. After Mau, restoration will also take place in Mt. Kenya, Aberdares, Mt. Elgon and the rest of Kenya's forests and water catchment areas with the aim of increasing the forest cover from the current 1.7 percent to 10 percent by the year 2020. | ||
'''2009''' | '''2009''' | ||
Kenya aiming to restore vital Mau forest, <ref>[United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> September 9, 2009 | Kenya aiming to restore vital Mau forest, <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=596&ArticleID=6302&l=en&t=long United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> September 9, 2009 | ||
Kenya to build Africa's biggest windfarm, <ref>[The Guardian]</ref> July 27, 2009 | Kenya to build Africa's biggest windfarm, <ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/27/kenya-wind-farm The Guardian]</ref> July 27, 2009 | ||
Kenya: Devastating drought worsens human-wildlife conflict, <ref>[Global Voices online]</ref> July 20, 2009. Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in more than a decade according to the country's meteorological department. This drought has been felt throughout the country, but it is more visible among the Maasai community who's primary source of livelihood is cattle. | Kenya: Devastating drought worsens human-wildlife conflict, <ref>[http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/07/20/kenya-devastating-drought-worsens-human-wildlife-conflict/ Global Voices online]</ref> July 20, 2009. Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in more than a decade according to the country's meteorological department. This drought has been felt throughout the country, but it is more visible among the Maasai community who's primary source of livelihood is cattle. | ||
2009 SEED Award Winners, <ref>[United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> May 12, 2009 | 2009 SEED Award Winners, <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=585&ArticleID=6164&l=en&t=long United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> May 12, 2009 | ||
"MakaaZingira" produces FSC certified charcoal for conservation and livelihood creation. A national NGO, a community-based organisation and a small business network aim to establish a sustainable eco-charcoal production model, helping small scale farmers to replace unsustainable practices while also bringing social benefits. | "MakaaZingira" produces FSC certified charcoal for conservation and livelihood creation. A national NGO, a community-based organisation and a small business network aim to establish a sustainable eco-charcoal production model, helping small scale farmers to replace unsustainable practices while also bringing social benefits. | ||
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Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia: "Sunny Money - solar micro-franchising". International NGOs and community-based organisations in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia have created a micro-franchise named Sunny Money, which recruits, trains and supports a growing network of solar entrepreneurs in East Africa, especially deaf and disabled people, helping them build and sell solar kits to power lights, radios and mobile phones. | Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia: "Sunny Money - solar micro-franchising". International NGOs and community-based organisations in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia have created a micro-franchise named Sunny Money, which recruits, trains and supports a growing network of solar entrepreneurs in East Africa, especially deaf and disabled people, helping them build and sell solar kits to power lights, radios and mobile phones. | ||
Extensive forest fires are affecting several of Kenya's key moisture reservoirs including the 400,000-hectare Mau Forest Complex, Kenya's largest forest and the source of water for at least twelve rivers. <ref>[United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> March 25, 2009. Important Rift Valley Lakes, including Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile, depend on the rivers which are fed from the forest. Noor Hassan Noor, the Rift Valley Provincial Commissioner said that between 25 and 35 per cent of the eastern Mau forest has been lost so far as a result of the fire | Extensive forest fires are affecting several of Kenya's key moisture reservoirs including the 400,000-hectare Mau Forest Complex, Kenya's largest forest and the source of water for at least twelve rivers. <ref>[http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?DocumentID=573&ArticleID=6109&l=en&t=long United Nations Environment Programme]</ref> March 25, 2009. Important Rift Valley Lakes, including Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile, depend on the rivers which are fed from the forest. Noor Hassan Noor, the Rift Valley Provincial Commissioner said that between 25 and 35 per cent of the eastern Mau forest has been lost so far as a result of the fire | ||
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