science

Kenya, IFAD Sign $2.08m Deal to Help Farmers Use Climate Data to Improve Productivity

Kenya, IFAD Sign $2.08m Deal to Help Farmers Use Climate Data to Improve Productivity

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 – Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have renewed their commitment to cooperation in agricultural transformation following the signing of a 2.08 million US dollar climate resilience grant. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi signed the Climate Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience (CSAPR) grant agreement during a courtesy call by IFAD’s new Country Director, Matteo Marchisio.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 – Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have renewed their commitment to cooperation in agricultural transformation following the signing of a 2.08 million US dollar climate resilience grant.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi signed the Climate Smart Agribusiness Partnerships for Resilience (CSAPR) grant agreement during a courtesy call by IFAD’s new Country Director, Matteo Marchisio.

The funding, provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through IFAD, will complement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP).

The initiative will integrate climate information systems into agricultural value chains to help farmers and agribusinesses anticipate and manage climate-related risks.

The programme is also expected to support improved agricultural productivity by enabling producers to incorporate climate information into their farming and business decisions.

Mbadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening cooperation with IFAD, while Marchisio pledged to strengthen the longstanding partnership in support of Kenya’s agricultural sector and rural communities.

  • climate
  • ifad
  • kenya
  • productivity
  • sign
  • deal
  • farmers
  • data

Summaries and tags are generated automatically. Stay informed with VidiaNews.

Related news

Kenya, Four Neighbours Targeted in UNESCO $30m Climate Resilience Plan
science

Kenya, Four Neighbours Targeted in UNESCO $30m Climate Resilience Plan

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 23 – UNESCO is preparing a $30 million (about Sh3.87 billion) regional climate-resilience project targeting Kenya and four other East African countries. Speaking on Thursday at the 24th Ordinary Meeting of the Sectoral Council on the Lake Victoria Basin in Kisumu, Haxthausen said the project would be developed in partnership with the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) and participating governments.

Read →
Faith leaders challenged to drive climate action, demand accountability
science

Faith leaders challenged to drive climate action, demand accountability

“We must translate words, thoughts, prayers, decisions into real actions on the ground,” Behar said during an interfaith climate dialogue in Nairobi organised by the Embassy of Israel in Kenya and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). Thomas Lerenten Lelekoiten, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry’s Climate Change Directorate, said Kenya had established a policy framework for climate action, but implementation and resource mobilisation remained critical challenges.

Read →
Israel Embassy, KAS to rally faith leaders for climate action
science

Israel Embassy, KAS to rally faith leaders for climate action

The forum, jointly organised by the Embassy of Israel in Kenya and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), a German political foundation that promotes democracy, good governance and international cooperation runs from October 26 to 27 at Trademark Hotel, bringing together religious leaders, climate experts, environmental organisations and policymakers to explore how faith-based institutions can contribute to climate resilience. The opening session features Israel’s Ambassador to Kenya, Gideon Behar, KAS Kenya Country Director Mathias Kamp, and Thomas Lerenten Lelekoiten, Deputy Director of the…

Read →
At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature
science

At Cop17, the pressure is on to rescue a deal that could end the destruction of nature

​As world leaders struggle to meet deadlines to halt nature loss set four years ago, a rare leopard in host country Armenia offers a symbol of what is at stake Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The Armenian capital Yerevan is chock-a-block right now with officials, scientists and environmentalists from all over the world gathering for Cop17.

Read →
MIKTA envoys, FG seek stronger climate finance partnerships ahead of COP31
science

MIKTA envoys, FG seek stronger climate finance partnerships ahead of COP31

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Diplomats from MIKTA member countries and the Federal government have called for improved access to climate finance, stronger international partnerships and increased investment in practical solutions to help developing countries address climate change. The discussions brought together representatives of Australia, Türkiye, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Ethiopia and relevant stakeholders from the climate change sector to examine ways of translating climate commitments into projects that support economic growth, energy access, agriculture and community…

Read →