Purpose of the project Machakos County is located in the former Eastern provinces of Kenya and has population estimate of 1, 421, 932 persons (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, KNBS 2019 Census). The county is classified among the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), receiving mean annual rainfall ranges from 250mm and 550mm. Machakos relies both […]
The Foundation for Environmental Education is pleased to announce that the Global Forest Fund will finance a three-year project in Nairobi and Kiambu counties in Kenya, to be implemented by Foundation for Environmental Education member organisation Kenya Organisation for Environmental Education (KOEE). The “Tree Planting as a Pathway to Green Growth and Sustainability” project will […]
SECAM (Symposium of Episcopal conferences of Africa and Madagascar) having recognized the importance of climate teachings for the church in Africa and beyond, was compelled to invest in a one week online training, organized by the Kenya organization for Environmental Education last week.SECAM’s Faith-based leaders from Ghana, Addis Ababa and other parts of Africa were trained […]
Lorraine Dixon | Programme Officer Rising youth unemployment is one of the most significant problems facing economies and societies in today’s world, for developed and developing countries alike. The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is an opportunity for young people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, and public and private sector stakeholders to […]
Scientific reports indicate that climate change may well be the greatest challenge that humanity faces in this century. According to Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) over the past century mean global temperatures have risen by approximately 0.740C while atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide increased from a pre-industrial value of 278 parts per million to 379 parts per million […]
Transitioning to inclusive green economy requires a transformation of how people think and act. With ever increasing impacts of climate change, there is need for all members of the society and groups to participate and benefit equitably towards green economy. Climate change exacerbates cases of limited natural resources, limited employment opportunities which requires a radical […]
By Ojuka Vincent Education for Sustainable Development Department Kenya Organization for Environmental Education Education is the greatest tool we can use to change peoples’ attitudes and behaviour especially in the face of unprecedented environmental challenges globally. One effective strategy to ensure this is through education for sustainable development (ESD). ESD is a vital mechanism for communicating […]
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) & Eco-schools Coordinator, KOEE #SDG 2: Zero Hunger Promoting Sustainable School Grounds for Healthy Learning and Living: Archbishop Gitari Boarding Primary School Eco-schools Agriculture Theme promotes improved nutrition and sustainable food production. One Eco-school that embodies this is Archbishop Gitari Primary School. Archbishop Gitari Boarding Primary school is a mixed […]
By David Wandabi – Programs Officer – Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) & Eco-schools Coordinator, KOEE The Kenya Constitution 2010 prioritizes Sustainable Development as a National Goal. The Government of Kenya has therefore, an obligation to lead all citizens towards attaining this goal. The Government is committed to promoting ESD as a key factor in enabling sustainable development and […]
Educators and trainers are powerful agents of change in helping to remake the education sector to address sustainability and enhance the role of education and learning in sustainable development projects and initiatives. Teachers can be a tremendous force brought to the task, as teachers worldwide number around 70 million, and the corps of trainers and informal […]