Water Funds for Africa Network Newsletter-April 2024-mailchi.mp/39b64c1d7efd/w…

Every #EarthDay 🌍is a call to protect our planet. Let’s unite for cleaner rivers, healthier ecosystems, and sustainable future by safeguarding our watersheds.
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#DYK that healthy wetlands contribute to cleaner water🌊, richer biodiversity🌿, thriving livelihoods💼, and a more resilient environment🌍?

“This water pan has changed my life...

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Amidst the beauty of Mutuot Wetland our passionate team led a session highlighting the vital role of wetland conservation and the incredible potential of bamboo.
But it’s not just about bamboo but about preserving our precious wetland ecosystem for future generations.

Nature-based Solutions and best agricultural practices can bring positive changes on land and water. As Fred Kihara Africa Water Funds director for The Nature Conservancy in Africa says, ‘’It is cheaper to prevent the problem at the source-upstream than try to solve the problem further downstream.”

A sight so breathtaking,one might believe it was painted by nature’s hand. Behold, Chebara Dam,situated at the tail-end of the Moiben watershed in Elgeyo Marakwet County. How does the dam intertwine with the work we do? 🔗rb.gy/2cfwgb

#WorldWaterDay 's 'Water for Peace', highlights the critical link between water security, climate challenges, and global stability. Healthy catchments are fundamental for sustainable water management, paving the way for a peaceful and resilient future.
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Happy #WorldWaterDay ! 💧 One of The Nature Conservancy in Africa's biggest impacts on freshwater resources in Africa has been in catalyzing more resilient watersheds—by conserving the sources of water used by millions of people. Read more: nature.ly/4aqRiCK

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Exciting news in the lead-up to #WorldWaterDay ! East African Breweries East African Breweries PLC has made a significant contribution of KSh 60.8 million to the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund, initiated by The Nature Conservancy in Africa. Learn more: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🍀🍃On #InternationalDayofForest , let’s remember that forests are not just trees; they are homes to countless species, the sources of clean air and water. Let’s cherish and conserve these irreplaceable treasures for a sustainable future. 🌳🌳 #JazaMiti #GrowAMilli

This month,Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, International Fund for Agricultural Development, The Nature Conservancy in Africa, Women in Water & Natural Resource Conservation KE, and key partners, visited Nandi and Kakamega counties to discuss the GEF 8 child project mission and consult stakeholders and the community on restoring, conserving, and protecting the River Yala ecosystem.
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#QUIZTIME

Water funds in Africa though in different stages of development and operation, are a model that if embraced could improve the challenge of water security.

Q. How many water funds are there in Africa?

Hint?😀👇
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Cheers to the incredible women leading the charge in environmental conservation, like Yala River Water Fund, the first women-led water fund. On #InternationalWomensDay , we applaud their impact, driving positive change for people and nature.

Thrilled to collaborate with Kaptagat Girls High School in conservation efforts!🌿They are taking concrete steps like building terraces, and construction of a water pan. As a bonus, they have a tree nursery to support reforestation efforts in Kenya. #GrowAMilli #JazaMiti
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We discussed GoK and IFAD entry meeting on GEF-8 child project including design of Kenya's 3rd Water Fund in Yala River Basin. The project is of great importance in Kenya's conservation agenda as it will be the first Women-led Water Fund in Africa under the GEF-8 programming

Hosted an International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) delegation led by Country Representative and Director Ms. Mariatu Kamara at the Ministry's headquarters.

It’s #InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek -a time to uncover hidden ecosystem threats. Unmanaged invasive trees consume significantly more water, threatening the supply. Highly trained technicians combat them on steep mountainous slopes in Cape Town. How?👇
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#PollTuesday 📢

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Are you concerned about the destruction of wetlands?

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