Featured Projects
► These projects demonstrate Greentechs Institute of Environment's expertise in sustainable development, environmental assessments, and community-centered solutions.
► Here’s a breakdown of some of Greentechs Institute of Environment’s impactful projects
1. Assessment of the Blue Economy (BE) Contribution in IGAD Member States
Scope:
- Conducted assessments of blue resources in freshwater and marine ecosystems across six IGAD member states (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Djibouti).
- Prepared national status reports and created awareness of the Blue Economy’s potential.
Impact:
- Highlighted the socio-economic and ecological contributions of the Blue Economy to support sustainable development.
- Assisted member states in formulating strategies for sustainable utilization of marine and freshwater resources.
2. National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy for Kenya
Scope:
- Developed a comprehensive restoration strategy covering wetlands, forests, rangelands, and agroecosystems.
- Focused on achieving ecological balance and restoring degraded landscapes.
Impact:
- Drafted Kenya’s National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy.
- Facilitated the creation of policies and action plans for ecosystem restoration and sustainable development.
3. Water Quantity and Quality Baseline Study for Kimana and Nolturesh River Systems
Scope:
- Conducted hydrological mapping and assessed the quality and quantity of water in rivers and springs.
- Designed a citizen-led water monitoring system to track ecological flows and promote community involvement.
Impact:
- Enabled better water resource management in the Kimana and Nolturesh sub-basins.
- Promoted sustainable use of water resources in Kajiado South Sub-County.
4. Nyeri County Climate Change Policy Framework
Scope:
- Evaluated emission reduction opportunities and natural resource use.
- Recommended legislative policies to address climate change gaps and implement carbon trading schemes.
Impact:
- Developed a comprehensive policy framework to guide climate action in Nyeri County.
- Supported county legislation for sustainable environmental management and climate resilience.
5. Regional Wildlife Partnerships Coordination in the Tsavo Landscape
Scope:
- Addressed human-wildlife conflicts and worked to deliver conservation benefits to host communities.
- Established community conservancies and strengthened local conservation capacity.
Impact:
- Reduced human-wildlife conflicts and enhanced participatory wildlife conservation initiatives.
- Improved community benefits from wildlife conservation projects.
6. WWF Feasibility Study for a BMZ-BENGO Project Proposal
Scope:
- Conducted baseline surveys and feasibility studies to support conservation programs in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Assessed risks and proposed mitigation strategies for wildlife corridors and ecological connectivity.
Impact:
- Designed an integrated transboundary conservation program.
- Helped protect and restore vital wildlife corridors in Kenya and Tanzania.
Drylands Forests and Biodiversity Management (IGAD)
Scope:
- Developed a biodiversity management proposal for IGAD targeting cross-border ecosystems.
- Established community conservancies and strengthened local conservation capacity.
Impact:
- Secured funding for cross-border conservation initiatives, supporting sustainable management of natural resources.