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Happy to meet colleagues Muyambi Fortunate Julius Ecuru Ivar Virgin Jacqueline Senyagwa Alphayo Lutta Philip Osano at a BioEconomy in Africa Partners Planning meeting at the World Agroforestry campus. We are charting events for the year 2023. Looking forward to what the new year brings

Courtesy call on SEI Research by Samburu County Government #CEC for Water, Environment, Natural Resources & Energy Hon. Lekalesoi N. Rose. Host Philip Osano, Africa centre director with Dr. Anderson Kehbila NGONGANG Wandji D. Romanus Opiyo and Alphayo Lutta briefed her on SEI work in the county such as #IMARA.

Introducing: SDG Synergies Tool SEI designed this practical tool for understanding how groups of policy areas and targets interact, using systems thinking, to support implementing the #SDGs. Ivonne Lobos Alva SEI Asia Philip Osano Alphayo Lutta Click here: buff.ly/3OFZDcn

SEI SDGs Synergies tool aids in achieving effective policy by balancing diverse targets, thereby unlocking synergies that bring multiple targets closer. Ivonne Lobos Alva SEI Asia Philip Osano Alphayo Lutta @tatumelati Muyambi Fortunate Use the tool here: buff.ly/3OFZDcn #SDGs

To use the SDG Synergies tool, download the user guide/manual or watch the step-by-step tutorial video for guidance and assistance. Ivonne Lobos Alva, SEI Asia, Philip Osano, Alphayo Lutta, @tatumelati, Muyambi Fortunate Access the tool and resources here: buff.ly/3OFZDcn #SDGs

Land-based mitigation technologies and practices (LMTs) reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with land use or enhance terrestrial greenhouse gas sinks. Alphayo Lutta Philip Osano SEI Research SEI Climate Read more: buff.ly/3LAicOs

Research Fellow Alphayo Lutta presented at a meeting for the Isiolo County Civil Network project, "Applying the WEF nexus to promote ecosystem-based adaptation in the Ewaso Ng'iro North River Catchment, Kenya." The project has partners in @MIDP CETRAD Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK NDMA Kenya

SEI's Alphayo Lutta, Cynthia sitati & Jamila Ahmed met the Turkana County Chief Officer in charge of Energy, Ms Triza Amoni & the Director of the Energy Department, Eng. Jackson Ekamais, to discuss how to accelerate the clean energy sector in the county.

🆕The authors of this study Alphayo Lutta, Dr. Anderson Kehbila, Carol Mungo, Elizabeth Sunguti, Philip Osano and obadiah kisang investigated the relationship between climate change impacts and nature-based value chains in arid and semi-arid areas. Full article: buff.ly/3Y64HwM

SEI's Alphayo Lutta engages African journalists during a training session organized by Power Shift Africa aimed at empowering African journalists & climate communicators with the skills & knowledge to source and produce high-quality, impactful content on climate adaptation.

🆕This report by Alphayo Lutta, Dr. Anderson Kehbila, Cynthia sitati, Timothy Suljada Philip Osano & Elizabeth Sunguti highlights the challenges & opportunities for enhancing sustainability in the avocado value chain in East Africa, focusing on exports to the EU. Read more: buff.ly/4g37spw

Urban green spaces are integral elements of urban landscapes. In this study our researchers Alphayo Lutta, Philip Osano, Romanus Opiyo and PETER ODHENGO explore the use, perception and socioeconomic dynamics of #urbangreenspaces in #Nairobi. Read more: buff.ly/4gMaYEN

#WorldCitiesDay: As we celebrate the power of cities, let's remember the importance of 🌳green spaces. Our researchers explored the vital role of urban green spaces in Nairobi. Read more: buff.ly/4gMaYEN ✍️:Alphayo Lutta, Philip Osano, Romanus Opiyo and PETER ODHENGO

"If we want to protect our planet’s biodiversity while supporting inclusive growth, then we must embrace bioeconomy,” our research fellow Alphayo Lutta spoke during COP16 about the importance of creating a nature-positive economy by developing a bioeconomy.

Can clean cooking fuel empower women and protect the environment? This latest article by Jamila Ahmed, Cynthia sitati, Alphayo Lutta and Dr. Anderson Kehbila shows how women in Kenya's arid lands are harnessing the power of modern stoves and biogas. Read more: buff.ly/4fMCyAr

We kicked off our workshop in County Government of Nyeri. In his opening remarks, the deputy governor H.E Kinaniri Waroe, emphasized the importance of managing resources and securing sustainable futures for our communities and the ecosystem we depend on.

SEI's Alphayo Lutta co-authored this report by ELD Initiative with Thomas Wehinger. The report provides clear evidence for the benefits of adopting Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices in smallholder farming systems in Western Kenya. Read more: buff.ly/42RXsLs

Our Research fellow Alphayo Lutta represented SEI at the 2nd African Forum on Urban #Forests in Johannesburg, South Africa. He presented on the economic valuation of urban green spaces, highlighting their role in urban sustainability and socio-economic well-being.

In this working paper, our research fellow Alphayo Lutta collaborated with colleagues from SEI en Español to distil useful insights regarding the sustainable use of bioresources and their transformation into bio-based products. Read more: buff.ly/UjkFBbV

32% of Kenyans still lack access to safe drinking water. Water is a right and a global priority under #SDG6. Our team at SEI, led by Alphayo Lutta & Ruth Waswa is working with #IMARA to boost water access through rock catchments, sand dams and boreholes.