Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya
This policy brief aims to give an overview of land degradation hotspots in Kenya 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 wi...
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture
2018
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| author | Kizito, Fred Tamene, Lulseged D. Koech, Nicholas Pondi, Brian Ng'ang'a, Kennedy |
| author_browse | Kizito, Fred Koech, Nicholas Ng'ang'a, Kennedy Pondi, Brian Tamene, Lulseged D. |
| author_facet | 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 Kenya 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 modelling and field validation. Understanding the spatial locations helps identify hotspot areas and target them as priority intervention sites for restoration with relevant management options.
This national level policy brief is complemented by three other detailed policy briefs focusing on the counties of Bungoma, Siaya, and Kakamega. In addition, this policy brief is supported by a detailed comprehensive assessment report which can be accessed at this link: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/97165 |
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| spelling | CGSpace995122025-11-05T16:17:29Z Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya 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 Kenya 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 modelling and field validation. Understanding the spatial locations helps identify hotspot areas and target them as priority intervention sites for restoration with relevant management options. This national level policy brief is complemented by three other detailed policy briefs focusing on the counties of Bungoma, Siaya, and Kakamega. In addition, this policy brief is supported by a detailed comprehensive assessment report which can be accessed at this link: https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/97165 2018 2019-02-20T16:05:35Z 2019-02-20T16:05:35Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99512 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). Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya. 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 Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title | Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title_full | Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title_fullStr | Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title_short | Policy brief: Land degradation in Kenya |
| title_sort | policy brief land degradation in kenya |
| topic | land degradation degradación de tierras |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99512 |
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