The pool of expertise also included the technical support of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Together, they embarked on a journey to create a learning experience that promises to transform our understanding and response to climate-related security risks.
On November 14th, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT convened key players at Trademark Hotel to validate the training course. The workshop came on the heels of a tree planting holiday declaration by H.E. Dr. William Ruto. President Ruto noted that Kenya has witnessed worsening climatic patterns, particularly droughts, flooding, and unpredictable rainfall patterns, and advocated for wetlands restoration and tree planting to mitigate the climate crisis and ensure food security.
