IMPACT Kenya

In recent years the forests on the Nyiro Mountains, have witnessed massive deforestation which has resulted in environmental, social, and economic disasters for the indigenous communities that depend on it for survival. The unregulated use of the forest, timber harvesting, and charcoal burning have significantly put enormous pressure on the forests subsequently leading to land […]

In recent years the forests on the Nyiro Mountains, have witnessed massive deforestation which has resulted in environmental, social, and economic disasters for the indigenous communities that depend on it for survival. The unregulated use of the forest, timber harvesting, and charcoal burning have significantly put enormous pressure on the forests subsequently leading to land degradation. The recurrent drought coupled with climate change hazards have increased household vulnerability and with limited livelihood options, some families have resorted to cutting down trees for charcoal burning as a source of income. This has resulted in the destruction of the indigenous trees with cultural significance i.e., the medicinal herbs and the acacia resins.

In this project, the Indigenous Movement for Peace Advancement and Conflict Transformation (IMPACT) seeks to contribute to the protection of forests in Kenya by increasing the influence of indigenous people in forest management and making use of their traditional knowledge for conservation.

The project is supported with SEK 2 350 000.