Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya, is the second hub for WRI in Africa. Kenya is one of the most important countries in the region; it is home to major UN and multilateral organizations and central to regional transportation, media and communications.
Kenya, a land of breathtaking diversity, is also endowed with a range of magnificent landscapes and nature — from the pristine beaches of the Indian Ocean to the majestic Rift Valley. There are vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, lush forests, towering mountains and serene highlands.
Kenya’s economy is intricately woven with these landscapes. It relies on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, energy, tourism, pastoralism, industry, fishing and forestry. The country’s forests, in addition to their ecological significance, provide a variety of goods that support the subsistence livelihoods of many communities. Forests also maintain over 75% of the country's surface water, providing a vital service for people, irrigated agriculture and hydroelectric power production.
The looming threat of climate change is not just a concern for Kenya’s ecosystems, but also for the lives and livelihoods of the people who depend on them. The Government of Kenya has identified and prioritized climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss, pollution, depletion of natural resources and sustainable waste management as urgent issues requiring targeted interventions for inter- and intra-generational equity.
The WRI Kenya team works with national and local governments, businesses and civil society to address these challenges. We identify economically and environmentally sound solutions and integrate data into decision-making tools to inform policy.
