LWF Participates in World Wildlife Day Celebrations

Conservation Education, Forum Focus, Images, News, Wildlife

This year’s World Wildlife Day, hosted by Laikipia County and themed “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation,” gathered environmental stakeholders at KANU grounds in Nanyuki, emphasizing responsible technology use in wildlife preservation. Passionate conservationists shared insights on digital tools’ role in addressing conservation challenges, highlighting the importance of harmonious human-wildlife coexistence,…

Forging Partnerships: LWF and LTA Collaborate with KTB to Boost Tourism in Laikipia

Forum Focus, Images, News, Tourism, Wildlife

LWF and the Laikipia Tourism Association (LTA) teamed up to welcome the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) to Nanyuki and Laikipia County as a whole.  KTB visited Laikipia County  to engage with key stakeholders in the tourism sector and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. The objectives of these visits were twofold: to establish connections and…

Laikipia’s Journey with FOLAREP

Forum Focus, Land Use, News, Rangelands

The Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) recently joined a special workshop organised by Kenya Forest Service (KFS) with support from the Food Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). LWFs input was important in developing a plan called FOLAREP, short for Forest and Landscape Restoration Plan. This plan is all about making sure our forests and…

Laikipia Wildlife Forum joins County World Water Day Celebrations

Forum Focus, Images, News, Water

LWF made a significant impact during this year’s World Water Day celebrations held at Naibor, Segera Ward. The event, graced by H.E. Governor Joshua Irungu, EGH, focused on the theme ‘leveraging water for peace,’ emphasizing the crucial link between water, peace, and security, particularly in Laikipia County. Governor Irungu highlighted the County Government’s efforts in…

Empowering Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders: LWF’s Conservation Education Debates

Conservation Education, Forum Focus, Images, Land Use, News, Rangelands

LWF has always received recognition for its impactful conservation education initiatives, extending its reach to schools and society within the greater Laikipia landscape. As we near the completion of the FAO GEF6-funded project, focusing on the management of the invasive species Opuntia stricta, it becomes evident that involving the next generation is paramount. Recognizing this,…

Celebrating TerraFund for AFR100’s Restoration Champions: Cohort 2

Forum Focus, Images, Land Use, News, Rangelands

In a jubilant gathering at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge from January 23rd to January 25th, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) joined hands with other stakeholders to commemorate the success of the restoration champions selected for funding through TerraFund for AFR100. This three-day event marked the beginning of a transformative journey towards reclaiming our environment, with 36…

LWF JOINS OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN SHAPING AND ENRICHING THE DRAFT CLIMATE CHANGE (CARBON MARKETS) REGULATIONS, 2023

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Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) joined members of the National Environment Civil Society Alliance of Kenya (NECSA-K) in reviewing the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for the Draft Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2023 on 29th and 30th January 2024 in Athi River. The key stakeholders were those engaging in carbon projects and those involved in advocating…