Environmental Institute of Kenya leadership led by the Chair, Mr. Alex Mugambi and CEO Mr. Ronald Kimtai visited Wangari Maathai Institute on 19th October 2023 to explore continued collaboration.
Dr. Siddappa Setty delivered a webinar titled “The indigenous community, their livelihood, and forest conservation in Western Ghats, India” at Wangari Maathai Institute on Monday, October 16, 2023. Dr.
The Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) hosted the Intergenerational Dialogue during the Africa Climate Summit, where young people from 135 countries worldwide joined forces to advocate for a significant increase in adaptation finance and the active inclusion of youth in adaptation decision-making and actions. The Youth4Adaptation Community presented at this event, represented the voices of young individuals hailing from 51 African nations whose message was on the urgent need to double adaptation finance by 2025 in order to adapt successfully.
In a significant event, Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya inaugurated the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi's Upper Kabete Campus. The institute, named after the renowned Nobel Peace Laureate Prof. Wangari Maathai, is poised to collaborate closely with the government to tackle climate change-related challenges and resource conflicts in Kenya and the wider region.
The Tropical Biology Association (TBA) team visited WMI on 3rd August 2023 to explore collaborative capacity building opportunities with WMI. TBA has been training the conservation leaders of tomorrow since 1995.
Course Duration: October 09 - November 17, 2023
Mode of study: Full time
Mode of delivery: Blended (virtual & face-face)
Cost per participant: Kshs. 50,000
Application fee: Kshs. 1,500 (non-refundable)
Application deadline: September 29, 2023
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree or equivalent (related to natural resource
management) from a recognized institution
Course Duration: June 26 - August 05, 2023
Mode of study: Full time
Mode of delivery: Blended (virtual & face-face)
Cost per participant: Kshs. 50,000
Application fee: Kshs. 1,500 (non-refundable)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree or equivalent (related to natural resource
management) from a recognized institution
H.E Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, the Second Lady visited Wangari Maathai Institute on May 22, 2023 and planted a tree in the compound.
