Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation

This policy brief aims to give an overview of land degradation hotspots in Kakamega County and the policy options for land restoration. In this assessment, land degradation is referred to as the persistent loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot...

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Main Authors: Kizito, Fred, Tamene, Lulseged D., Koech, Nicholas, Pondi, Brian, Ng'ang'a, Kennedy
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99511
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author Kizito, Fred
Tamene, Lulseged D.
Koech, Nicholas
Pondi, Brian
Ng'ang'a, Kennedy
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description This policy brief aims to give an overview of land degradation hotspots in Kakamega County and the policy options for land restoration. In this assessment, land degradation is referred to as the persistent loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot recover without human intervention (unaided). Hotspots are defined as places that experience high land degradation and if left unattended, will negatively affect both human wellbeing and the environment. The spatial location of hotspots was identified through a methodology combining modeling, participatory stakeholder consultations and field validation. Understanding the spatial locations helps identify hotspot areas and target them as priority intervention sites with relevant management options. This county policy brief is complemented by detailed National comprehensive assessment report which can be accessed at this link: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/97165
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spelling CGSpace995112025-11-05T16:17:36Z Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation Kizito, Fred Tamene, Lulseged D. Koech, Nicholas Pondi, Brian Ng'ang'a, Kennedy land degradation degradación de tierras This policy brief aims to give an overview of land degradation hotspots in Kakamega County and the policy options for land restoration. In this assessment, land degradation is referred to as the persistent loss of ecosystem function and productivity caused by disturbances from which the land cannot recover without human intervention (unaided). Hotspots are defined as places that experience high land degradation and if left unattended, will negatively affect both human wellbeing and the environment. The spatial location of hotspots was identified through a methodology combining modeling, participatory stakeholder consultations and field validation. Understanding the spatial locations helps identify hotspot areas and target them as priority intervention sites with relevant management options. This county policy brief is complemented by detailed National comprehensive assessment report which can be accessed at this link: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/97165 2018 2019-02-20T15:31:49Z 2019-02-20T15:31:49Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99511 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97165 Open Access application/pdf International Center for Tropical Agriculture TMG - Think Tank for Sustainability Kizito, Fred; Tamene, Lulseged; Koech, Nicholas; Pondi, Brian & Nganga, Kennedy (2018). Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); TMG Think Tank for Sustainability. Cali. CO, 3p.
spellingShingle land degradation
degradación de tierras
Kizito, Fred
Tamene, Lulseged D.
Koech, Nicholas
Pondi, Brian
Ng'ang'a, Kennedy
Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation
title Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation
title_full Kenya: Kakamega county policy brief on land degradation
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degradación de tierras
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