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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Main Authors: Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria, Sosa, Chrystian Camilo, Ewell, Hanna, Shikuku, Kelvin, Ochenje, Ibrahim, Cramer, Laura, Sylvester, Janelle, Castro, Augusto
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Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177052
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author Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro, Augusto
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Cramer, Laura
Ewell, Hanna
Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Shikuku, Kelvin
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Sylvester, Janelle
author_facet Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro, 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 agricultural sector conflict-related hotspots, we have identified 20 wards, primarily in Baringo, Samburu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties, that can be strategically prioritized to promote a harmonized approach to climate action and conflict management. By incorporating this evidence into policy frameworks, Kenya can more effectively operationalize its commitments to low-carbon development, sustainable resource management, and conflict resolution, ensuring these strategies are tailored to the unique challenges of conflict-prone and climate-vulnerable regions.
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spelling CGSpace1770522025-12-02T10:59:51Z Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya. Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria Sosa, Chrystian Camilo Ewell, Hanna Shikuku, Kelvin Ochenje, Ibrahim Cramer, Laura Sylvester, Janelle Castro, Augusto climate change agriculture cambio climático sustainable development peacebuilding agricultura conflicts desarrollo sostenible política pública conflicto 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 agricultural sector conflict-related hotspots, we have identified 20 wards, primarily in Baringo, Samburu, and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties, that can be strategically prioritized to promote a harmonized approach to climate action and conflict management. By incorporating this evidence into policy frameworks, Kenya can more effectively operationalize its commitments to low-carbon development, sustainable resource management, and conflict resolution, ensuring these strategies are tailored to the unique challenges of conflict-prone and climate-vulnerable regions. 2025-09-12 2025-10-14T08:46:26Z 2025-10-14T08:46:26Z Video https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177052 en Open Access Gutierrez Zapata, D.M.; Sosa, C.C.; Ewell, H.; Shikuku, K.; Ochenje, I.; Cramer, L.; Sylvester, J.; Castro, A. (2025) Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya. Presented online at Tropentag 2025: Reconcile Land System Changes with Planetary Health. Bonn, Germany, 10-12 September 2025. Duration 4:00. URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbefDDZiwRU
spellingShingle climate change
agriculture
cambio climático
sustainable development
peacebuilding
agricultura
conflicts
desarrollo sostenible
política pública
conflicto
Gutierrez Zapata, Diana Maria
Sosa, Chrystian Camilo
Ewell, Hanna
Shikuku, Kelvin
Ochenje, Ibrahim
Cramer, Laura
Sylvester, Janelle
Castro, Augusto
Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title_full Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title_fullStr Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title_full_unstemmed Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title_short Hotspots for integrated solutions in Kenya.
title_sort hotspots for integrated solutions in kenya
topic climate change
agriculture
cambio climático
sustainable development
peacebuilding
agricultura
conflicts
desarrollo sostenible
política pública
conflicto
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