Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Agrarian Landscapes
Population growth, changing consumption patterns, and increased demand for food and natural resources are expanding agricultural areas and intensifying production globally, and Kenya is no exception. This often neglects the value of ecosystem services and the costs of their degradation. Kenya’s agriculture, dominated by smallholdings of up to 3 hectares, employs 40% of the population and provides livelihoods for 70% of rural residents. Ecosystems in agro-ecological zones face varying levels of vulnerability due to human activities.
The implementation of the global project Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Agricultural Landscapes aims to strengthen individual and institutional capacities to integrate biodiversity and sustainably manage ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes. It is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under Germany’s Ministry for Environment (BMUB) and includes global activities and country-specific actions in Kenya, India, and Tajikistan. In Kenya, it collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries to improve agrobiodiversity discussions, enhance training, and promote sustainable practices and policies.
Disciplines
- Agriculture and Irrigation
- Skills and Economic Development
- Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Duration
From 2018 to 2020
Location
Kenya
Project Activities
- Service Package 1: Assessment of biodiversity mainstreaming approaches and good practices.
- Service Package 2: Capacity Development Strategy and Training Modules on biodiversity mainstreaming and ES in cooperation with the government agencies responsible for environment and agriculture and with the local population.
- Service Package 3: Awareness raising and placement on the political agenda as well as in sector strategies/policies.
- Service Package 4: Dissemination and publication of lessons learned (knowledge management and expert knowledge sharing).
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
