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The African Centre for Environment, Energy & Climate Advocacy (ACEECA) joined partners, communities, and conservation stakeholders at the official launch of the Save Mau Forest Initiative in East Mau, reaffirming its commitment to community-led ecosystem restoration. The event highlighted the transformative role of indigenous tree planting, nature-based solutions, and collaborative climate action in restoring one of Kenya’s most important forest landscapes while strengthening resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

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As the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2026, communities, organizations, and governments are being called upon to take local action to protect ecosystems and reverse biodiversity loss. This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact,” highlights the power of community-led environmental action in building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.

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ACEECA, in partnership with the River Gituma community, planted 5,000 climate-resilient trees on 15 April 2026 to restore degraded riverbanks in Tharaka Nithi County. The initiative promotes ecosystem recovery, strengthens community resilience, and advances sustainable, nature-based solutions to climate change.

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ACEECA engaged students at Materi Boys High School in Tharaka Nithi County in a tree-planting and climate action advocacy event, planting bamboo and other indigenous species while empowering learners with knowledge on environmental conservation under the School Greening Programme.

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ACEECA partnered with the Tharaka Nithi County Government and local community groups to restore degraded riparian areas through the planting of bamboo, grevillea and calliandra. The initiative aims to stabilise soils, enhance biodiversity and support long-term ecological recovery along the river.

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Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment, Hon. Geoffrey Mosira, addresses participants during the Mazingira Day celebrations in Nairobi, emphasizing the county’s commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.

Mazingira Day is Kenya’s national environmental awareness and action day, celebrated annually to promote environmental protection, waste management, and sustainable living.

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Community members in Chiakariga, Tharaka Nithi County, have partnered with ACEECA to set up a tree nursery as part of the Restoration of Degraded Riparian Ecosystems Project. The nursery, established on September 30, 2025, features species such as Cassia siamea, Calliandra calothyrsus, Gmelina arborea, and Bambusa vulgaris.

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