Jonathan Odongo

Environmental Education, Policy and Governance | Climate Change and Biodiversity | Sustainable Development | EIA & Audit | Creative Writing | Filmmaking

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

We wrapped up the #WikiForHumanRightsKe Campaign with a powerful panel discussion on the role of factual & reliable information in advancing #humanrights.
Read more here:
https://t.co/nrPd3BHmKC

[Dominic WALUBENGO @waluwande]

New readers of my books: Theresa Aoko, Jonathan Odongo and Derrick Makhandia. The books are available at @NuriaStore . Thank you readers!

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

Join us tomorrow:

[WWF-Kenya @WWF_Kenya]

📣 Upcoming Webinar!
Biodiversity, climate change, and community resilience are deeply interconnected.

Join WWF-Kenya and @K4Resilience on September 12th at 2 p.m. EAT as we unpack Kenya’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Let us explore how these crucial elements come together and the role each of us can play in building and achieving its success.

📅 Date: September 12, 2024
🕘 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. EAT
🔗 Register: https://t.co/TgVcO4KjW0

#Biodiversity #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@EnviClimateC_Ke PS @Eng_F_Ngeno on Friday presided over the launch of National Biodiversity Coordinating Strategy (NBCM) at a meeting attended by representatives of partner institutions led by @IucnE Country Representative Innocent Kabenga, @KWS DG Erustus Kanga...

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@EnviClimateC_Ke PS @Eng_F_Ngeno today hosted the Ministry's partners in biodiversity conservation led by Catherine Mungai (IUCN), Munira Bashir (TNC), Nancy Githaiga (AWF), Jonathan Odongo (WWF-Kenya) and Diana Nyanga (CI) to discuss NBCM's progress.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

To achieve the actions set out in each target by the year 2030 as expected, Kenya has embarked on the process of realigning the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (NBSAP).

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

As part of her obligations to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Kenya is expected to report regularly to the Conference of Parties on the progress made in its implementation.

[The Judiciary Kenya @Kenyajudiciary]

The judiciary, through the establishment of specialized courts like the Environment and Land Court, further strengthens our legal framework. These courts are dedicated to handling environmental disputes, ensuring timely and effective resolution of conflicts that arise from environmental degradation and land use issues. The Environment and Planning Division within this court structure is a testament to our commitment, as a country, to integrating environmental considerations into judicial processes, providing a specialized forum for environmental litigation and dispute resolution-Faith Odhiambo, LSK President. @esrc_hakijamii @WWF_Kenya @CPFKenya

[Luca Chinotti @LucaChinotti]

The #BiodiversityPlan is clear: we need to reduce the global #footprint of consumption and overconsumption by 2030 to reverse biodiversity loss 🌍🌱

📅 Join us in Nairobi on Monday, 18:15 at the official #SBI4 side-event on the implementation of Target 16 of the GBF!

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

Last but not least, in line with the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), we need to develop an ambitious National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) that ensures inclusivity, leaving no one behind in our quest to tackle biodiversity crisis.

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

The celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity may be over, but the fight to protect our amazing species continues! Below are four ingredients essential to halt biodiversity loss:

(see comment section)

#bepartoftheplan #biodiversity

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

(3) Partnerships and collaboration - We all recognize the significance of partnerships and collaboration. Through collaboration, we can maximize our impact in a field often constrained by limited resources.

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

(2) Mainstreaming & finance mechanism - Mainstreaming biodiversity conservation into relevant policies, dev't strategies & across all govt levels & sectors is not enough. We need to establish a national biodiversity finance plan include biodiversity in our budgetary processes.

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

(1) Active participation & engagement of everyone - We must ensure that every individual - men, women, youth, indigenous groups, and PwDs - is involved in action, policy & decision-making processes. One effective way is by enhancing access to biodiversity-related information.

[Jonathan Odongo @JonathanOdongo]

DUCKS IN A ROW!

This undoubtedly ranks among the most captivating wetland photos I have ever captured. And it brings me immense joy to share it as we mark World Wetlands Day.

Do you know why wetlands need our attention?

[Biophilic Conversations @BiophilicKE]

THANK YOU @TobiasOdhacha, @JonathanOdongo, @RioWildPhotos & @OjukaVincent who shed light on the path to making a positive impact in conservation.

🎙️ Recording https://t.co/p9h1wOyl6v

We are also grateful to our incredible listeners who joined us on our #BiophilicSpace.

[Biophilic Conversations @BiophilicKE]

📣Introducing the Speakers!

Get ready to meet the trailblazers for tomorrow's #MenInConservation #BiophilicSpace. Join us and hear from @RioWildPhotos, @JonathanOdongo & @OjukaVincent.

📅 19 September
🕒 8:00 PM
📍X Space - https://t.co/uMjzGK3bul
✨Moderator @TobiasOdhacha

[The Leo Project @LeoProjectKenya]

Yesterday with support from @laikipiaforum we held the Laikipia Youth Climate Change Resilience Training. 22 selected youths engaged in talks, discussions and games all related to #ClimateChange & #ClimateAction in #Laikipia.

cc @PublicPathways @TheLaikipian

[Peter Ndegwa @PeterNdegwa_]

Last weekend was an absolute thrill from start to finish, beginning with an adrenaline-fueled journey through the heart of Isiolo County in the renowned @LewaSafMarathon #LewaSafariMarathon.

[Safaricom PLC @SafaricomPLC]

@PeterNdegwa_ @Brianmbunde @SKiptinness Feel the pulse of Africa beneath your feet as you take on the #LewaSafariMarathon. Amidst the raw beauty of the savannah, runners become guardians of the land and ambassadors of hope.