In LWF’s continued effort to establish partnerships and create synergies, Celline visited Shoshin Innovation Hub in Nairobi on 30th June 2025 and held fruitful discussions with Ms. Juliana Baraka, the Head of Programs. Shoshin is a Japanese word translated in English as ‘a beginner’s mind.’ It is about innovations that start small and eventually become significant and impactful. It is indeed an Impact Hub.
Shoshin’s key pillars are: Agri Tech, Climate Tech, and Blue Tech, while the technologies they use include IoT and robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Web3. For LWF, our interest was in Climate Tech as much as we appreciate the nexus among the three ‘Techs.’ To this end, we discussed the three components of Climate Tech, which include Carbon Credits, Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Mitigation, and AFR100.
As much as LWF relates to all three, our discussion revolved around our previous and ongoing work, which includes HWC Mitigation and the AFR100 & REDD+ Technology support. We both identified strong alignment in these two spheres. We agreed to explore using HWC mitigation technology to: scout and assess target areas, mobilize local communities, and support capacity building initiatives. It was further agreed that elephant sensors (used in HWC mitigation) will help identify suitable reforestation areas. Ultimately, we both agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and co-develop a concept note focusing on HWC Mitigation, AFR100, and community education around carbon credits.
