Africa

Kenya - NatureKenya

BirdLife Partner

Members: 986
Staff: 51
P.O. Box 44486 - 00100 GPO, Nairobi, KE
office@naturekenya.org
www.naturekenya.org

 

Mission of the organisation

Connecting nature and people.

 

Key Activities

Member trips, outings & lectures, publication of journals, magazines & other books, IBA conservation work and education programme.

  • Increase public awareness of the global, national, and local values of biodiversity
  • Key biodiversity conservation sites prioritised, studied, documented and findings disseminated
  • Nature Kenya’s influence on decision affecting biodiversity increased
  • Action for protection of key species, sites and habitats specified and initiated
  • Larger, broader and active membership base developed
  • Funding increased from diversified sources
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of Nature Kenya management and administration enhanced

 

 

News
22 May 2020

Turtle Day: Shining the Spotlight on West Africa’s Disappearing Turtles

Poaching, accidental catches, pollution, plastics, infrastructure... At sea and on land, sea turtles face many threats. Celebration of the World Turtle Day on May 23 each year, reminds us the importance of protecting...
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AfricaCape VerdeGuineaGuinea-BissauMauritaniaSenegalSierra LeoneThe Gambia
© Ghana Wildlife Society
12 Mar 2020

Marking World Wetlands Day in Africa

On the first Sunday of February every year, the world marks World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the vital role played by wetlands. This year, BirdLife partners across Africa celebrated the theme: “Life thrives in...
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AfricaBotswanaGhanaKenyaNigeriaSenegalUgandaZambia
There are thought to be fewer than 250 Liben Larks left © Nikk Borrow
15 Sep 2020

Saving the Critically Endangered Liben Lark in Ethiopia

Forming part of the Ethiopian Highlands in Southern Ethiop
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AfricaEthiopia
Local women processing shea butter in the south of Burkina Faso © Seydou NACRO
19 Feb 2020

Birds, Bees and Business: Empowering Local Communities in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, a unique project on biodiversity conservation is improving the livelihoods of local communities.
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AfricaBurkina Faso
19 Apr 2020

Conserver les Plantes Patrimoniales de Garâa Sejenane et Dar Fatma

Les références bibliographiques publiées et les bases de d
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Africa
Active water transport in some recently cleared canals © Clara Nanja
5 Aug 2020

Restoring the Lukanga: Tackling Invasive Weed Species in Zambia

In two decades of fishing, Boyd Kayombo has witnessed a steady decline in his catch. Kayombo sighs as he tugs at his nets. “The fish catch is poorer and the water has turned pale and green”, he remarks wiping sweat from...
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AfricaZambia
Cattle rearing is a major economic activity in Botswana © Clarissa Hughes
6 Mar 2020

Tackling human-wildlife conflict through community engagement

In rural Botswana, human-wildlife conflict is affecting the livelihoods of local communities. BirdLife Botswana is engaging local communities to address this problem.
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AfricaBotswana
© Nature Kenya
15 Nov 2019

Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day across Africa

The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), celebrated every year in May and October seeks to raise awareness on migratory birds and the need to conserve them. These birds travel over thousands of kilometres, in search of...
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AfricaBotswanaEthiopiaKenyaMauritaniaTunisiaZambia
© Jean De Dieu Bucankura
5 Nov 2019

Transforming livelihoods through nature-based solutions in Burundi

Tharcisse Vyamungu goes about briskly planting tree seedlings in the sun soaked fields of Lake Tanganyika Basin in Burundi. Vyamungu and other local farmers are tending to a number of tree nurseries dotting the...
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AfricaBurundi
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