The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS), in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, Wangari Maathai Institute (UON-WMI), and Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), with funding from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation, is implementing a three-year project focused on the Lake Ol Bolossat Ecosystem.
Are you looking to enhance your understanding of environmental impact assessment (EIA) and environmental auditing (EA)? The Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) at the University of Nairobi (UoN) June 2024 INTAKE is now ON for these short courses.
This practical program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct effective EIAs and EAs, ensuring responsible environmental practices within their organizations.
Why Apply?
The University of Nairobi (UoN), the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), and the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) with funding from DANIDA hereby invite applications for three PhD scholarships under the project Governing Nature based Solutions: The prospects for a just green transition in Kenya (JUCAN – Justice, Carbon, Nature).
For more information and how to apply, click here.
A woman who attended Wangari maathai day 2024 at Kibugu, Embu St Charles Lwanga tenderly holding a seedling provided by WMI to go and plant on her farm to mark Wangari Maathai Legacy.
Sluse 2024, congregates at Kibugu Chiefs camp, Embu County for the start of the international Fieldwork class until 12th March
3rd March 2024, Kibugu, Embu County, Kenya
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The International Council of IUFRO approved the 62nd IUFRO Board recommendations to hold the 27th IUFRO World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya.
"We are thrilled about the decision to take the IUFRO World Congress to Africa for the first time in the history of our Organization. The beautiful country of Kenya is an oasis of biodiversity, has strong forest traditions and a lively forest research community that is well-connected internationally. This makes it an attractive Congress venue in many respects," says IUFRO President Dr. John Parrotta.
Congratulations to Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, Distinguished chair Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies and CEO Global centre for Adaptation (GCA) on his appointment as the New Chancellor of the University if Nairobi
Course Duration: February 26 - April 05, 2024
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: February 23, 2024
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Holders of at least a first degree or equivalent (related to natural resource
management) from a recognized institution
