@FAO is calling community organizations in #KerioValley (Baringo & Elgeyo Marakwet) to apply for Direct Beneficiary Grants.
Be part of restoring ecosystems & strengthening livelihoods.
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/wkkgMXrxQb
#FAO#Restoration#Biodiversity#CommunityAction
🐝🐝🐝Kenya’s youth are bee/pollinator champions.
@FAOKenya empowers young people with sustainable beekeeping skills &, linkage with nature-based solutions that ensure food security & thus investmenting in the next generation.
#WorldBeeDay2025#SavetheBees
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Without 🐝🐝bees, there is no biodiversity; without biodiversity, there is no🌾🫘🍇🥝🫐🍍 food.
@FAOKenya promotes pollinator-friendly practices in farms, forests & rangelands—ensuring bees are inspired to nourish us all.
#WorldBeeDay2025#FAOKenya#NatureForNutrition
To address deforestation, land degradation & biodiversity loss @FAOKenya & @theGEF are supporting community led forest & landscape restoration & development of alternative livelihoods.
Women in Mt.Kulal have joined in the restoration initiatives call 👉👉https://t.co/iffHC5HjTo
Tiina Vähänen, the Deputy Director @FAO Forest Division, visited #GEF6 TRI project sites and beneficaries in Mukogodo Forest.
She planted a Juniperus Procera (Red Cedar) seedling together with CFA officials and project officers.
#BetterEnvironment
Through Forest & Farm Facility @FAOKenya has launched a call for applications for grants targeting farm producer organizations and community conservation groups engaged in value chains with positive impact on environment.
To apply
👉https://t.co/bx42B88EO2
Supported through @FAOKenya the Mt. Kulal community in Marsabit County Government signed the Forest Management Agreement with the legal framework to sustainably manage the Community forest.
“To unlock private sector investment in Farm Forestry, we need to look at smallholder farmers as private sector actors and treat them as such” @HamisiWilliams#ForestFarmFacility global exchange, bringing together stakeholders from 12 countries to share experiences.
Gender equality and women’s empowerment is central to @FAO's mandate to achieving food security for all, improving agricultural productivity and ensuring the full participation of rural people in decision-making processes.
The GEF-5 project has been handed over to the community in @SamburuCountyKE. As a celebration @FAOKenya project team and partners planted celebratory trees to mark the occasion while contributing to the 30% tree cover in Kenya.
@FAOKenya through funding from @theGEF supported Kirisia community voluntary movement from the forest, restoration of degraded lands, community scouting and implementation of livelihood activities.
Supported by @FAOKenya Kirisia Community in @SamburuCountyKE sign up the Forest Management Agreement providing Community Forest Association with a legal framework for co-management of the forest with @KeForestService
The @FAODG today toured @FAOKenya offices and later had a meeting with the staff. He applauded the great milestones covered by FAO Kenya towards the achievement of SDGs & FAO's Strategic Framework goals.
Our @FAODG Qu Dongyu, @FAOKenya Rep. @CMucavi the Chief Conservator of Forests @KeForestService Julius Kamau, EBS
and Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho Kimani - PS Forestry during a nature walk at Karura forest. #partnerships
The work of @FAO & @KeForestService to preserve Nairobi's Karura Forest tackles many challenges at once. We advance #GreenCities initiative, mitigate the climate crisis, preserve biodiversity & boost urban agrifood systems. Great to see digital tech & #AgInnovation used!
As part of his state visit to 🇰🇪@FAODG held bilateral meetings with @mithika_Linturi to discuss
collaborations on land governance, commercialization of animal feed production & resilience building.
They toured our exhibitions showcasing DLGP, Millets products & urban waste mngmt
President William Ruto meets with FAO Director General Qu Dongyu at State House, Nairobi.
'We recognise the crucial role that FAO continues to play in increasing agricultural productivity in the wake of worsening food security in Kenya.' ^CW
#TheGreatKBC