Flagship Program

Chalbi Desert Rehabilitation

A long-horizon restoration effort for one of Kenya’s most fragile arid landscapes.

Overview

Rehabilitation rooted in ecology and local stewardship

The program links erosion control, vegetation recovery, water-sensitive design, and community participation to restore degraded desert-edge systems.

Key Components

Vegetation and dune stabilization pathways

Local restoration stewardship and monitoring

Field learning for scalable desert rehabilitation

Goals / Targets

500 hectares targeted by 2030

Impact / Expected Outcomes

Reduced degradation, stronger local stewardship, and practical evidence for future restoration scale-up.

Visual Focus

Chalbi restoration illustration

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