Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya

As the impact of climate change increases, it is vital to implement integrated solutions to address the heightened security risks associated with it. Kenya's economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, which also represents the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularl...

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Autores principales: Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria, Sosa, Chrystian Camilo, Ewell, Hanna, Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia, Ochenje, Ibrahim, Cramer, Laura K., Sylvester, Janelle, Castro Nunez, Augusto
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169236
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author Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura K.
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro Nunez, Augusto
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Cramer, Laura K.
Ewell, Hanna
Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Sylvester, Janelle
author_facet Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura K.
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro Nunez, Augusto
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description As the impact of climate change increases, it is vital to implement integrated solutions to address the heightened security risks associated with it. Kenya's economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, which also represents the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly in the livestock industry. The sector's vulnerability to climate shocks and long-term changes places additional pressure on Kenya's food security, pushing already vulnerable lands into crisis. Furthermore, the vulnerable arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya are particularly susceptible to conflict, which is further exacerbated by resource constraints due to climate change. Given the finite nature of government resources, it is crucial to identify areas where integrated interventions can deliver on multiple objectives, including improving food security and reducing resource-use conflicts, while simultaneously contributing to climate change mitigation and development goals. By employing spatial analysis to map emission sources and hotspots of conflicts, we have identified 20 wards, primarily situated in Baringo, Samburu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties, which can be strategically prioritized to promote a harmonized approach to climate action and conflict management. Interventions in these issues will be in line with Kenyan policy frameworks to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient economic development.
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spelling CGSpace1692362025-12-02T10:59:51Z Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria Sosa, Chrystian Camilo Ewell, Hanna Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia Ochenje, Ibrahim Cramer, Laura K. Sylvester, Janelle Castro Nunez, Augusto livestock climate change mitigation food security greenhouse gas emissions emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero mitigación del cambio climático seguridad alimentaria conflicts ganadería spatial analysis análisis espacial conflicto seguridad climática As the impact of climate change increases, it is vital to implement integrated solutions to address the heightened security risks associated with it. Kenya's economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, which also represents the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly in the livestock industry. The sector's vulnerability to climate shocks and long-term changes places additional pressure on Kenya's food security, pushing already vulnerable lands into crisis. Furthermore, the vulnerable arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya are particularly susceptible to conflict, which is further exacerbated by resource constraints due to climate change. Given the finite nature of government resources, it is crucial to identify areas where integrated interventions can deliver on multiple objectives, including improving food security and reducing resource-use conflicts, while simultaneously contributing to climate change mitigation and development goals. By employing spatial analysis to map emission sources and hotspots of conflicts, we have identified 20 wards, primarily situated in Baringo, Samburu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties, which can be strategically prioritized to promote a harmonized approach to climate action and conflict management. Interventions in these issues will be in line with Kenyan policy frameworks to achieve low-carbon, climate-resilient economic development. 2024-12 2025-01-16T12:21:43Z 2025-01-16T12:21:43Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169236 en Open Access application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Gutierrez Zapata, D.M.; Sosa, C.C.; Ewell, H.; Shikuku, K.M.; Ochenje, I.; Cramer, L.; Sylvester, J.; Castro Nunez, A. (2024) Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya. 22 p.
spellingShingle livestock
climate change mitigation
food security
greenhouse gas emissions
emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero
mitigación del cambio climático
seguridad alimentaria
conflicts
ganadería
spatial analysis
análisis espacial
conflicto
seguridad climática
Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin Mashisia
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura K.
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro Nunez, Augusto
Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title_full Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title_fullStr Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title_full_unstemmed Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title_short Mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya
title_sort mapping emission sources and conflict hotspots for integrated solutions in kenya
topic livestock
climate change mitigation
food security
greenhouse gas emissions
emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero
mitigación del cambio climático
seguridad alimentaria
conflicts
ganadería
spatial analysis
análisis espacial
conflicto
seguridad climática
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169236
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