Conservation
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SUSTAINABILITY
Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club brings conservation setting into luxury hospitality
Within the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club offers visitors a hospitality experience shaped by the wildlife, landscapes and cultural heritage of the region. Located at the foot of Mount Kenya, the property gives guests opportunities to encounter rhinos and visit the conservancy’s Mountain Bongo conservation programme. Walking, cycling and horseback eco-safaris provide additional ways to experience…
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PARTNER CONTENT
Gabon bets US$200 million on conservation that also benefits rural communities
The Government of Gabon has formally launched Gabon Infini, a long-term conservation and development initiative designed to mobilize up to US$200 million over the next decade for biodiversity protection and community investment. The Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative is being developed with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Enduring Earth and other partners. It is intended to strengthen Gabon’s protected-area network…
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NEWS
Kenya Launches Biodiversity Finance Initiative to Close Conservation Funding Gap
Kenya has officially launched the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), signalling a landmark shift in how the country intends to fund the protection of its natural ecosystems and advance its transition toward a nature-positive economy. The launch, held virtually with participation from senior government officials, international development partners, the private sector, and civil society, was presided over by Principal Secretary for…
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ENVIRONMENT
Storm at Karura: 300 Children Bursaries, 196 Community Workers and Forest Projects Caught in the Crossfire
A deepening dispute between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) has thrown one of Nairobi’s most cherished green spaces into turmoil, raising concerns for conservation, community livelihoods, and educational programs. The standoff began when KFS moved to centralize all revenue collection from Karura Forest through the government’s eCitizen platform, ending a long-standing joint arrangement…
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