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A. Project Background

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 FOUR Masters field scholarships under the project Governing Nature based Solutions: The prospects for a just green transition in Kenya (JUCAN – Justice, Carbon, Nature). https://jucan.uonbi.ac.ke/

B. About the research project

In a significant step toward environmental restoration, Viva 365 Insurance Brokers planted 20 indigenous trees at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI) on May 17, 2025. The event marked Viva's adoption of a half-acre meditation site as part of the Landscape Repair and Transformation project (LANSRET), with a three-year commitment to maintain the area. This partnership addresses the challenge of invasive species that have threatened the institute's gardens.

On Labour Day, May 1, 2025, the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI), in collaboration with the Hearts of Green initiative, partnered with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a symbolic tree-growing exercise at the DCI Headquarters, nestled in the heart of Karura Forest. The event was part of the Landscape Restoration and Tree Growing (LANSRET) programme a three-year initiative aimed at rehabilitating degraded landscapes and promoting environmental stewardship across Kenya.

The Wangari Maathai Institute (WMI) in partnership with Hearts of Green, and Pioneer Insurance, launched an ambitious tree-growing initiative under the Landscape Repair and Transformation Program (LANSRET) at the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU).

WMI Masters class conducted Experiential Training Field Class (SLUSE) from 17th to 28th March, 2025 in Kibugu Location, Embu county. The community feedback meeting was held on 27th March 2025 at Kibugu Catholic Church. Present were Faculty of science and technology, Dean Leonida Kerubo and DVC AF&P Prof Jonah Kindiki, Chuka University. The field program involved WMI and Chuka University masters students. A total of 20 students participated.

Ongoing WMI Master class Experiential Training Field Class (SLUSE) 17th to 28th March  2025 in Kibugu Location,  Embu county.

Planting trees is not just about environmental restoration, but also about fostering a sense of hope and peace within communities. The action emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental action and social well-being. Trees growing provides seeds of a better future, where communities are resilient, environments are healthy, and peace and hope prevail.

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 2025 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?

Our little action does matter in creating a positive, “my little thing is planting trees” Noble Prof. Laureate Wangari Maathai. As we celebrate Wangari Maathai –Africa Environment day, it is important to pose and think what is your little action today 3rd of March 2025. Caring for the environment is important, planting a tree or a shrub, watering one, weeding one, pruning, cleaning could be that action that make a difference in your local area. Our little action cumulatively will make a big difference regionally and globally. We do not