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Founded by Professor Wangari Maathai. GBM plants trees with communities to protect the environment & their rights in Kenya. RTs≠endorsement

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    Feb 3

    Countries agree climate change can only b tackled by working 2gether. In a landmark agreement in Paris in 2015, they pledged to keep global warming to 1.5C. In Kenya, places local communities at the forefront of mitigating climate change

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    Feb 3

    This week on podcast , environment champion talks trees, climate change, and mentoring the leaders of the future. Listen 🎧 | Growing Africa's green belt

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    Feb 2

    Click on this link for more details:

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  4. Feb 2

    There is a need to invest heavily in the protection of Kenya's Wetlands from activities that may threaten their extinction.

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  5. Feb 2

    Today we joined and to celebrate at Ondiri Swamp in Kikuyu, Kiambu County. The Theme for this year's celebration is 'Wetland Action for people and Nature'. Ondiri Swamp particularly is an important ecosystem to the people of Kikuyu.

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    Feb 1

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    Feb 1

    Today, we join the Ministry of and in marking at Ondiri swamp, Kiambu County. This is one of 's partnerships with like-minded organizations, on environmental conservation. ^EM

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    Feb 1

    NECC, NEMA, KEFRI and other key stakeholders in a tree planting exercise at Ondiri Wetland as a build-up activity in preparation for WWD.The Swamp will host Tomorrow's to be presided by ME&F CS Keriako Tobiko.This year's theme is, "Wetlands Action for People and Nature"

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    Jan 31

    Reject the proposed amendment of section 34 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act (2016). Read the full story here:

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    Jan 31

    "No matter who or where we are, or what our capabilities, we are called to do the best we can." Wangari Maathai.

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    Jan 31

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    Jan 31

    The theme for is "Wetlands Action for People and Nature." This year's theme highlights the importance of actions that ensure wetlands are conserved and sustainably used.

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    Jan 31

    Forest protection,conservation and management is hence intimately interlinked to the health of water basins,wetlands and the quality  of water downstream.

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    Jan 31

    Forests play a pivotal role for thriving wetlands since forests greatly influence the hydrological cycle, as they affect rates of transpiration and evaporation hence influencing  how water is routed and stored as a watershed.

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    Jan 29
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    Might be of interest? Wangari Maathai, Founder 🇰🇪🌳 2004 1991 Award 1984 May her dreams be realised soon🙏

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    Jan 29

    NECC led by Committee Secretary Dr. John Chumo participating Ondiri Swamp Conservation Run organised by The Friend of Ondiri Swamp Wetland in Kikuyu,Kiambu County

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    Jan 28

    Right now, over 330 official Earthshot Prize Nominators are searching the planet for incredible eco-innovators that could win this year’s Prize. Hear from our 2021 Finalists & Winners about the inspiring organisations that nominated them for last year’s

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    Jan 27

    Are you in the tree business? Expand your work and meet investors

    Are you an entrepreneur in Africa? Does your business focus on planting trees 🌳, improving the soil 🌱, or other ways to restore land? If the answers are YES, join the program to expand your work and meet investors! Apply by March 31:
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    Jan 27

    In Kenya, it is known as Ororuet (Dorobo), Mununga (Kikuyu), Olsubukiai (Maasai), Kerbut (Marakwet), Teldet (Nandi), Kipcherwere (Tugen), Temwa (Pokot), Bumet (Sebei), Omonyamari (Kisii) and Mukongu (Kamba).

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    Jan 27

    It is this tree that gives Subukia in Nakuru its name because it was once dominant there. It grows well in ecological zones whose altitude ranges from zero to 1,500m above sea level.

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