OR/17/039 Workshop participants

Gill, J C, Mills, K, and Mankelow, J. 2017. Workshop report: earth and environmental science for sustainable development (Nairobi, March 2017). British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/17/039. (Contributors/editors: Ellis, M, Lapworth, D, Ludden, J, Rees, G (CEH), Smith, M, and Watts, M).

Overview

Over the course of the two-day workshop, BGS engaged with 32 participants from 22 different organisations. Participants were recruited via emails to existing contacts, a search of relevant organisations in Nairobi, and through word-of-mouth. All of the workshop participants were based in Kenya. Some organisations or individual academics were also engaged in research and/or activities in the wider eastern Africa region and beyond. Table 1 gives a summary of organisations participating in the workshop. This table includes relevant information about each organisation’s purpose and activities, with information taken from organisational websites and an initial workshop activity where participants mapped their work.

Table 1    Participating organisations

Sector	Organisation	Groups	Description of Work
Academia	Strathmore University	Extractives Baraza	An advocacy-neutral online platform that promotes knowledge, transparency and evidence-based stakeholder dialogue on the extractives sector in Kenya. Its ultimate goal is to enhance citizen participation and engagement in the governance of Kenya's extractives sector. www.extractives-baraza.com/about-us
		Energy Research Centre	Established in 2012 with the aim of carrying out high-quality research, technical training, and project development services in the energy sector. www.serc.strathmore.edu/
	Kenyatta University	Department of Geography	Specialises in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWM), hydrology and water resources, geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, population and settlement and geospatial techniques and remote sensing. www.ku.ac.ke/schools/humanities/departments/geography
	University of Nairobi	Department of Geology	Core areas of specialisation include mineralogy and petrology, economic geology and mineral resources, environmental geology and management, engineering geology, hydrogeology and groundwater resources management, petroleum geology, marine geology and resources, applied geochemistry, applied geophysics, seismology, palynology and micropalaeontology, and mineral exploration. The Department is strong in seismic studies and hosts a National Seismological Network, which monitors earthquakes in the region. geology.uonbi.ac.ke/
		Department of Geography and Environmental Studies	Their vision is to provide dynamic leadership in the teaching, research, consultancy and outreach services in geography and environmental studies for the benefit of humanity and sustainable development. Postgraduate courses include agricultural geography, biodiversity and natural resources management, climatology, economic geography, environmental planning and management, geomorphology, population geography, transport geography, urban geography, water resources management, hydrology, sustainable urban development. geography.uonbi.ac.ke/node
		Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation	The Institute’s academic staff consists of a diversified team of experts and researchers. They are dedicated to building human capacity necessary to address the unique climate change adaptation needs of vulnerable communities through teaching, action-oriented research, development of innovative technologies and community participation. It provides expert advice for national and regional policy formulation and implementation. icca.uonbi.ac.ke/
	University of Eldoret	Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences	The university’s mission is to provide high quality education and training in science, agriculture and technology that promotes networking, partnership and linkages with other institutions and industry. uoeld.ac.ke/uoeprogmodule/school-of-natural-resource- management
	Technical University of Kenya	School of Business and Management Studies	Imparts creative and innovative training in business and management that develops knowledge, skills, competence, and attitudes that enable students to achieve competitive edge in the national, regional and global markets. business.tukenya.ac.ke/
	Maseno University	School of Environment and Earth Science	Speciality topics include global environmental issues such as climate change, natural resources management, water and sanitation, energy, human settlements and waste management. maseno.ac.ke/
	Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology		Offers relevant and quality market driven academic programmes for steering socio-economic development. The University focuses on the development of Kenya’s cultural heritage through the utilization of the vast natural resources for academic advancement and research purposes premised on improving the socio-economic status of communities. www.jooust.ac.ke/
Civil Society	World Vision Kenya		The national office of an international NGO, focusing on education and child protection; health and nutrition; water, sanitation and hygiene; livelihoods and resilience; and humanitarian and emergency relief. www.wvi.org/kenya
	Africa Wildlife Foundation		Their mission is to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. www.awf.org/
	African Association of Women in Geosciences		The AAWG objectives include promoting the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge in the field of geosciences; disseminating information on scientific and technical research and discoveries and promote public understanding of the role of geosciences in Africa’s development; and establishing and maintaining relations between African scientists and the international scientific community. www.aawg.org/
	Geological Society of Kenya		The Geological Society of Kenya (GSK) is a non-profit making, non-political organization established in 1974 as an umbrella organization representing the professional interests of all geologists in Kenya. GSK has been instrumental in championing the rights, welfare and needs of its members and the geology fraternity at large. www.gsk.or.ke/
	African Collaborative Centre for Earth Systems Science (ACCESS)		Primary functions are to (i) foster global change research on a regional scale, including climate change impacts on water resources, food security, ecosystem, health and sustainable development in Africa; (ii) develop human resources and enhance regional scientific capacity; and (iii) provide support for policy formulation and institutional development in Africa. www.access-uon.co.ke/
	Sustainable Ecological Models in Africa		An NGO focusing on livelihood improvement, environmental conservation and commercialisation of agriculture through research and technology transfer. SEMA provide objective and authoritative agro- technologies, information and knowledge to help society to mitigate and adapt to environmental change, use its natural resources (water, land, and food) responsibly, and be resilient to environmental hazards. www.semafrica.org
Government	Ministry of Mining	Directorate of Geological Surveys	Undertakes various functions aimed at enhancing growth of the mining sector in the country. The Kenyan Directorate of Geological Surveys (DGS) aims to generate, manage and disseminate geological and mineral information and promote sustainable mineral resources development. www.mining.go.ke
	Ministry of Water and Irrigation		Contributes to national development by promoting and supporting integrated water resource management to enhance water availability and accessibility. www.water.go.ke
	Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning	Department of Lands	Administers both public and community land on behalf of the county governments. www.ardhi.go.ke/
		Department of Survey	Implements the Government’s policy of sustainable exploitation of land and its natural resources. It is composed of five divisions: Geodetic and Geographical Information System (GIS), Mapping, Administration, Cadastral, Land Adjudication, and Hydrographic. www.ardhi.go.ke/
	Kenya Wildlife Service		Conserves and manages Kenya’s wildlife for the Kenyan people and the world. Their mission is to sustainably conserve, manage, and enhance Kenya's wildlife, its habitats, and provide a wide range of public uses in collaboration with stakeholders for posterity. kws.go.ke/
	Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries		Improves the livelihood of Kenyans and ensures food security through creation of an enabling environment and ensuring sustainable natural resource management. www.kilimo.go.ke/
Private Sector	Afri-Project Management		No information provided.
	Risk Africa Ltd		Delivers training, advisory and software solutions that intensify the risk management focus and discipline of government institutions and private sector institutions around Africa. www.riskafrica.co.ke
	Westerveld Agriculture and Livestock Development (WALD)		Develops projects with the aim to turn them profitable after 3–5 years. Use a unique approach to transform semi-arid land that is under pressure from erosion and water shortage, into improved land that is suitable for people, wildlife and agricultural activities. www.4elementsinvest.nl/
Other Research Institutes	International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)		Helps to alleviate poverty, ensure food security and improve the overall health status of peoples of the tropics, by developing and extending management tools and strategies for harmful and useful arthropods, while preserving the natural resource base through research and capacity building. www.icipe.org/
	Sustainable Development Research Institute		Founded in 2016 in order to champion the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa.