3CA4R Blog

October 25, 2026

Opening Remarks for the Regional Land Restoration Business Planning Workshop Organized by IUCN at The Karen Residency, Nairobi Kenya 26th June 2026

Good morning, distinguished guests, representatives of government, development partners, the private sector, restoration practitioners, and all participants. It is my pleasure to welcome you to this Land Restoration Business Planning Workshop. We meet at a pivotal moment for Kenya’s restoration agenda. Land degradation continues to threaten agricultural productivity, water resources, biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience. […]

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October 25, 2026

LAND DEGRADATION IN KENYA

LAND DEGRADATION IN KENYA A commonly cited estimate for Kenya is that about 20–30% of the country’s land area is degraded, based on assessments of declining land productivity, vegetation loss, soil degradation, and land-cover change. Kenya’s reporting under the land degradation neutrality framework found that roughly 21.6% of the country showed persistent productivity decline, with […]

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October 9, 2026

Building Safer and More Resilient Communities Amid Increasing Disaster Risks

Building safer and more resilient communities requires proactive strategies to prepare for, withstand, respond to, and recover from disasters that are increasing in magnitude, frequency, severity, and spatial spread. Disasters such as floods, droughts, landslides, wildfires, epidemics, and storms pose significant threats to human lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, ecosystems, and economic development. Key strategies for building […]

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October 8, 2026

The technical components of this proactive approach.

The technical components of this proactive approach, as outlined in the Kenya National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023–2027 and the Ending Drought Emergencies (EDE) framework, include: These components form the basis of the EDE Common Programme Framework, which aims to eliminate the conditions that perpetuate vulnerability and enhance the productive potential of Arid and […]

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October 8, 2026

From COP 17 to COP 18 and Beyond-finding the common ground on drought.

The UNCCD COP17 held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17th to 28th August 2026, marked a significant milestone in international drought governance. While the Conference did not reach a consensus on a substantive new international drought instrument, the outcomes established a clear and sustained path for future engagement. Key Outcomes and “Common Ground” on Drought: What […]

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September 30, 2026

The impact of agricultural activities on the Lake Baringo ecosystem.

The impact of agricultural activities on the Lake Baringo ecosystem is significant, primarily driven by catchment degradation and chemical runoff. While the Stockholm Convention targets various persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to protect human health and the environment, it is important to distinguish the nature of these substances in the context of your concerns. Agricultural Impact […]

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September 30, 2026

The genesis of the current uproar regarding the killing of livestock by security forces in Samburu County.

The genesis of the current uproar regarding the killing of livestock by security forces in Samburu County is rooted in a security operation launched following a deadly confrontation between security personnel and suspected bandits. The Immediate TriggerThe intense security operation began after an Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) team was attacked in the Gotu area of […]

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September 25, 2026

Launch of the IGAD Regional Focus of the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

This report was launched in Nairobi, Kenya on 24th September 2026. More than 40 million people in the IGAD eight countries are faced with food and nutrition insecurity requiring humanitarian assistance. Food security is a developmental issue and the most affected populations are in the ASALs and drylands of the IGAD countries indicating the historical […]

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September 13, 2026

El Niño Awareness

The El Nino rains are expected in the third week of October 2026 and the areas that are expected to receive a lot of rainfall in Baringo County are the lowlands of Baringo South, Tiaty and parts of lower Yatya, and along the Kerio valley escarpment. These rains will be accompanied by thunderstorms, landslides and […]

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