Africa- Kenya- Science and Environment

12 pages found in Science and Environment:

BBC News -- Kenyan Collects Nobel Peace Prize

Wangari Maathai received the 2004 Nobel Peace prize for her campaign to save Africa's trees and promoting sustainable development in the region.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4084617.stm

Elsa Conservation Trust

Aims to educate the world on conservation issues particularly in East Africa.
http://www.elsatrust.org

Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI)

NGO focused on forests, sustainable agriculture and air pollution. Includes campaigns, programmes, international advocacy, newsletter and coverage of UNCSD events. Based in Nairobi.
http://www.elci.org/

Field Guide to Kenyan Mangroves

An introduction to flora and fauna of mangrove habitats in Kenya, with a focus on crabs.
http://www.madeinnys.com/mangrove/

GORP: Mount Kenya

Features information about the country's highest mountain. Includes links to related resources.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/africa/kenya/ke_mtken.htm

Kakamega Environmental Education Programme (KEEP)

Grassroots organization working to save one of the last rainforests in Kenya through environnmental education, local community awareness and supporting economic alternatives to exploiting forest resources.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/conservation/KEEP/index.htm

Kenya - Geography and Climate

Includes geographic features, climatic conditions and a map.
http://kenya.rcbowen.com/geography/

Mt Kenya Environment

Includes information on wildlife, geology, vegetation, local people and environmental damage.
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Island/8543/enviro.html

Nature Kenya

The official site of the East Africa Natural History Society, containing information about biodiversity projects, birdwatching and publications.
http://www.naturekenya.org/

OSIENALA (Friends of Lake Victoria).

Social organization around Lake Victoria with an emphasis on environmental protection. Projects include a local radio station.
http://www.osienala.org

Rhino Ark

Seeks to protect and preserve Kenya's Aberdares Mountain Range and its rivers and wildlife, and to prevent illegal exploitation of the forest habitat. Includes an overview and sections covering projects, international fundraising, financial accounts, donations form, news items and FAQ.
http://www.rhinoark.org/

Youth for Conservation

Wildlife conservation organisation run by young Kenyans.
http://www.youthforconservation.org