TEAMEnvironment KENYA, KABARAK UNIVERSITY AND KEFRI
Our Inaugural International Climate Action, Agroecology, Waste Management and Energy Conference and Bamboo Expo.
The above-mentioned conference is from a strategic partnership and collaboration between Team Environment Kenya, Kabarak University and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute. This collaboration was formalized through the school of science, engineering and technologies establishing a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed on December 16, 2024, a framework for public, private, and community partnerships in environmental conservation.
As part of this initiative, Team Environment Kenya in collaboration with KEFRI are facilitating the establishment of a ten (10) million-capacity tree nursery and seedling propagation center at Kabarak University, with a dedicated five-acre land allocation. This project will be officially launched by Dr. Deborah Baraza, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, during the inaugural annual conference themed:
“Climate Action, Agroecology, Planetary, Human & Soil Health, Waste Management, Energy Conference and Bamboo Expo”
The conference is scheduled to take place from July Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th July, 2025, at Kabarak University. During this event, we aim to have at least five hundred thousand seedlings ready for transplanting, marking a significant step toward landscape restoration and climate resilience in the communities around the Kabarak University, Nakuru and Baringo Counties and Beyond towards the realization of 15 Billion Tree Planting (Growing) Target by 2032.
The Botanical Garden at Kabarak University will be a Center for Conservation and Research.
A key component of the initiative by Team Environment Kenya and KEFRI is the establishment of a Botanical Garden at Kabarak University. This garden will serve as a center for biodiversity conservation, research, education, and eco-tourism. It will feature:
- Indigenous and endangered tree species to conserve rare and threatened plants
- Medicinal and economic plants showcasing their nutritional and commercial value
- Agroforestry and bamboo demonstration sites promoting sustainable land use practices
- Seed banks and propagation areas to support research and restoration efforts
- Educational and recreational spaces providing learning opportunities for students, researchers, and conservation enthusiasts
The Botanical Garden will be a landmark project in the region, fostering sustainability, environmental education, and green economic opportunities.
This initiative aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, reinforcing our commitment to combating climate change and restoring landscapes for a greener future.
In view of the above we invite government agencies, corporates, private sector partners, academic institutions, environmental organizations, and the community to join us in this transformative journey toward a sustainable and resilient environment.
To Partner, Support and Participate register via the link: – https://forms.gle/1nzE41ScSbm1co76A
Our mission is to, “Leave a Heritage for Future Generations of a Cleaner, Greener – (Food & Water secure) and a peaceful environment rich in Flora, Fauna and Aquatic Life.”
Email:- info@teamenvironment.org
Ochanda Mathew
