Water in the Ewaso Ng'iro North River basin, in Kenya is scarce – due to a number of factors, including climate change. A synthesis report has now been published on a broad participatory workshop held in Isiolo, Kenya on June 12-14, organized by an interdisciplinary team at the Wyss Academy for Nature and by CETRAD. Fresh insights gained during the workshop will hopefully provide the basis for solutions in this region, as well as in other parts of the world. 

The workshop included the perspectives of 52 participants from academia and research institutions, as well as county and national government representatives in Kenya, the Kenyan National Environment Management Authority, the National Museums of Kenya, community based organizations (CBOs), youth groups and non governmental organizations (NGOs). ​

Together, participants identified challenges posed by water scarcity and climate change, and discussed solutions for water- and biodiversity monitoring (both aquatic and terrestrial), as well as restoration and governance. They reported current gaps in data and knowledge, and envisioned strengthened collaborations within country institutions and with external partners - in order to turn knowledge into effective action. 

You can find here a summary of the workshop, as well as the full synthesis report.