COMPACT-Mt. Kenya World Heritage Site-Baseline Data Collection
Laikipia Research Programme (LRP) conducted a baseline assessment of the Mt. Kenya region. The information collected includes; active CBOs and NGOs in the region, a historical perspective on the National Park and the National Reserve, past and current conservation efforts, socio-economic data and the challenges and threats affecting the forests. This information provides a useful base to understand the situation on the ground and to measure impact of COMPACT projects.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Laikipia Research Programme
Country:
Kenya
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 3,109.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
GLO/99/H07-1
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Different tools were used to collect information for this survey. During group discussions and workshops, importance of the World Heritage Site at national and international level as well as linkages to global environment were highlighted.
Notable Community Participation
In each of the five districts of Mt. Kenya, community representatives gave their views on threats and challenges of forest degradation and their role in addressing the challenges, They also gave information on their socio-economic status.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Nancy Chege
Phone:
(254-20) 7624473
Fax:
(254-20) 621076
Email:
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 30218
Nairobi, 00100
Nairobi, 00100
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