Learning Route on Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation best practices, the experience in Kenya; 6-13 July 2014: Overview of the Learning Route cases
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The document discusses the interplay between livelihoods, environmental degradation, and climate change in Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for sustainable natural resource management (NRM) for poverty alleviation. It highlights three case studies—the Upper Tana NRM Project, the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Programme, and the Adaptation Learning Programme—which illustrate the importance of community engagement, diversification of livelihoods, and participatory approaches in addressing climate change impacts. Key lessons emphasize that small investments in livelihoods can significantly enhance NRM and that local knowledge and capacity building are critical for effective climate adaptation.
Learning Route on Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation best practices, the experience in Kenya; 6-13 July 2014: Overview of the Learning Route cases
- 1. Overview of the Learning Route Cases Mbiri Gikonyo
- 2. Background Livelihoods in sub-saharan Africa intrinsically tied to and dependent on land and the environment Sustainable livelihoods require NRM C.C affects livelihoods Cases about NRM, C.C and Rural Livelihoods NRM part of C.C mitigation
- 3. Poverty and NRM/C.C Poverty closely tied to environmental degradation and sustainable livelihoods Poverty impacts C.C adaptation and vulnerability
- 4. 3 cases Upper Tana Natural Resources Management Project (UTaNRMP) - aims at reversing environmental degradation while at the same time improving livelihoods; Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security programme (CCAFS) – provision of localized climate information for CC adaptation Adaptation Learning Programme in Africa (ALP) implemented by CARE International - Multi-stakeholder participatory scenario planning to adapt to climate change
- 5. Participatory and Integrated Approach Cases use an integrated approach Public participation for sustainability Tackle both environmental degradation and poverty alleviation Environmental management looked at in its entirety: awareness raising, capacity building catchment conservation, water resources management, and soil & water conservation
- 6. Upper Tana Most important river basin in Kenya Four projects under the case:
- 11. Key Lessons These is a nexus between poverty and environmental management Livelihood improvement for poor rural communities is important for effective natural resources management Communities are too poor to invest in the environmental management and also need to accrue tangible benefits for natural resources management to be sustainable. Small investments in livelihood improvement have a huge bearing on natural resources management Communities can engage in NRM where they see clear benefits accruing to them
- 12. CCAFS In ASAL areas of Kenya – most affected by CC Collection and localizing climate information Disseminating information in usable form to farmers Diversification – crops and livestock Shift from net food importers to exporters
- 13. Key lessons Diversification of livelihoods is very important in adapting to and coping with the impacts of climate change. Information generation and dissemination are very important Local community empowerment are key in the management of climate change impacts There is great need for linkage between different stakeholders in climate change management matters
- 14. ALP Uses Multi-stakeholder participatory scenario planning Uses both scientific and indigenous knowledge Has led to change in gender roles for women
- 15. Key lessons Diversification of livelihoods is very important in adapting to and coping with the impacts of climate change. Changes in gender roles are some of the ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Changing production systems may help in coping with the impacts of climate change. Capacity building of vulnerable groups is important in enhancing their ability to cope with climate change. Local communities are rich in knowledge that can be used to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
- 16. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CASES IN THE FIELD