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Since inception, we have been campaigning for nature and we passionately continue to do so with your support because nature is important for our planet’s survival. You can be a part of this noble commitment to safeguarding wildlife and natural habitats in East Africa. Join our campaigns and help us persuade decision-makers to consider conserving nature for posterity.
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Save the Aberdare Forest
We are challenging the proposed construction of the Ihithe-Ndunyu Njeru Road through the Aberdare National Park and Forest Reserve. This project, if implemented, will have severe and far-reaching negative ecological repercussions for our country.
Save the Aberdare Forest
In a landmark move to defend Kenya’s ecological treasures, the East African Wildlife Society (EAWLS), representing a coalition of conservation organisations, has initiated legal proceedings at the Environment and Lands Court to challenge the proposed construction of the Ihithe-Ndunyu Njeru Road through the Aberdare National Park and Forest Reserve, a project which, if implemented, will have far-reaching negative ecological repercussions, which may require reference to the constitution to redress.
The lawsuit follows a decision by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to issue an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permit, greenlighting the construction of the road and ignoring warnings from the environmental conservation fraternity that, given the importance of the Aberdare ecosystem, the road project would have adverse ecological impacts that would cascade down across other ecosystems, wildlife habitats and communities.
The Aberdare National Park and Forest Reserve is Kenya’s significant water catchment area. In addition to Mount Kenya, the Aberdare mountain range provides the water that feeds the Tana River, Ewaso Nyiro, River Malewa, and Athi River. Much of the water in Lake Naivasha comes from River Malewa.
Save Lake Ol Bolossat
We aim to provide reliable baseline biodiversity information to support the designation of the lake as the seventh Ramsar site in Kenya.
Unlocking Biodiversity Data to Facilitate Designation of Lake Olbolosat as the 7th Ramsar Site in Kenya
Wetlands in Kenya are fast disappearing and their conservation and total economic value remain unknown. Despite Kenya having a robust policy on wetlands, the sustainable management of wetlands has remained a challenge due to inadequate and scant biodiversity information. Lake Ol Bolossat is a critical biodiversity hotspot in Kenya, a designated Important Bird Area (IBA) and gazetted as a Wetland Protected Area. Despite these listings, the lake is under serious threat and is not given the very much-needed attention in terms of management and protection largely due to inadequate and scanty biodiversity data. The Kenyan Government has listed the lake among the priority wetlands to be designated as Ramsar sites by 2024. However, the lack of adequate and reliable biodiversity data is hindering the designation process and affects the effective implementation and monitoring of the biodiversity conservation strategies and action plans. This project, therefore, aims to provide reliable baseline biodiversity information to support the designation of the lake as a Ramsar site. It will also seek to improve the overall management of the lake by providing information which will be used to review the Integrated Management Plan and to devise appropriate management strategies and actions. The knowledge and skill transfer and integration of indigenous knowledge as well as open data sharing and access will enhance the capacity of the stakeholders to better manage the lake.
Support the Forest Rehabilitation Programme
Through the Forest Rehabilitation Programme, we aim to raise funds for the restoration of at least 600 hectares (equivalent to planting at least 600,000 trees) of the country’s key water towers between the year 2021 and 2030.
About the Forest Rehabilitation Programme
Forest Challenge event is held every year and has attracted increasing interest and action among corporates and individuals. The FC event is organised by EAWLS in partnership with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kijabe Forest Volunteers (KENVO) and is vital in creating awareness on importance of conserving forests. The resources raised from the event guarantees continuity of the Forest Rehabilitation Programme.
‘The Forest Rehabilitation Programme aims at raising funds for the restoration of at least 600 hectares (equivalent to planting at least 600,000 trees) of the country’s key water towers between the year 2021 and 2030’.
Direct partnership with individual corporates compliments and ensures the success of the Forest Rehabilitation Programme by contributing funds used exclusively for acquiring and growing the tree seedlings.
The tree planting model of empowering the communities by engaging them directly through the Community Forest Association (CFA) in planting and nurturing trees while allowing them to cultivate crops in the planted areas has ensured appreciation, buy-in and ownership guaranteeing social fences for the rehabilitated sites.
Joint monitoring of the sites by CFAs and KFS ensures timely adaptive actions in the planted sites warrants high survival rates. The rehabilitated sites are handed over to KFS for long term protection from illegal activities such as illegal logging.
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How Can You Help?
There are many ways you can raise funds to support our work. For every fundraising activity you organize, we will provide you with a certificate of appreciation. Your fundraising activity can earn you complimentary membership in recognition of your efforts. If you would like to raise funds on our behalf, kindly send us an email on info@eawildlife.org.
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Other Ways to Get Involved
Become an EAWLS Representative
Become an EAWLS Representative
Are you looking to volunteer part of your time in supporting a worthy cause?
You can join us by becoming a representative of the East African Wild Life Society in your country. This will require direct and active involvement in carrying out special responsibilities assigned to you to support our work in your country.
Email us today and express your intention of becoming an EAWLS representative.
Volunteer
Volunteer
Are you an expert in Environment and Natural Resource Management or any other field of relevance to us? Are you a graduate or a student pursuing a relevant cause and would like to volunteer for us?
You can volunteer for us as a researcher or support our activities with your expertise. Your time and resources are valuable to us.
Email us today and express your interest in volunteering for us.
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Write for SWARA Magazine
Write for SWARA Magazine
Are you a writer or do you have an article you would like to publish in the SWARA Magazine? You can volunteer an article or become a frequent article contributor to our SWARA Magazine. We have interests in conservation articles for the region of Eastern Africa including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Seychelles.
Email us today and express your interest in writing for SWARA Magazine.
Donate Wildlife Images
Donate wildlife images
Are you a professional wildlife photographer with original images of nature and wildlife found in Africa? Donate your images to support our work. We will use them to produce the SWARA Magazine, Calendars and Postcards.
We will credit you as the photographer
All images must be original and of high resolution.
Email us today and express your interest in donating wildlife images to EAWLS.
Join a Forum
Kenya Forests Working Group (KFWG) is a valuable source of social and political change that facilitates the democratization process that provides an enabling policy and legislative environment for sustainable natural resources and, in particular the forest sector. Since its inception, KFWG has been an invaluable vehicle through which the Kenya citizens have participated and influenced public affairs on the conservation of forests through advocacy and empowerment. KFWGs role has evolved from just being an independent government watchdog for enhanced transparency and accountability over management of forest resources to a reliable partner promoting development in the forest sector.
Join this forum today to add your voice on forest conservation matters.
The Kenya Wetland Forum (KWF) provides an effective mechanism where stakeholders congregate to brainstorm, consult and update each other, formulate targeted actions, provide important linkages, facilitate partner-to-partner support, advocate for the development of supporting legislation to the sub-sector among other activities as a response to wetland related challenges. Join this forum today and give your views on topical issues of wetlands.
Kenya Wildlife Conservation Forum (KWCF) was created to facilitate dialogue among stakeholders. KWCF provides a platform to discuss wildlife issues dealing with economic incentives; compensation for livestock, crop and human losses; land-use and land-use planning; how people living in wildlife zones want critical issues addressed and wildlife versus other biodiversity. Join this forum today and give your views on topical issues of wildlife.
Imre Loefler conservation Talks were named in honor and recognition of Dr. Imre Loefler’s achievements to save the Ngong Forest Sanctuary from encroachment and destructive development activities and his diligent support for the work of the East African Wild Life Society.
These talks attract experts in various fields of conservation who make interesting presentations about conservation related topics including insects and their impact on nature, forests, wildlife, marine and wetlands. It is attended by a wide array of people.
Join this forum today and participate in these talks as a presenter or participant.
