Our planet has sustained humanity since the beginning, and our ancestors learned to care for it. However, increasing population exerts immense pressure daily. Deforestation for farming and settlement, along with river pollution from sewage and plastic, severely impacts our beautiful planet. We must ask: will our planet withstand this pressure?
3E Africa is excited to announce its partnership with 1% for the Planet, a global network dedicated to uniting businesses and individuals in the quest for a healthier planet. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in 3E Africa’s mission to drive sustainable development and environmental resilience in rural Kenyan communities.
Recognizing the critical need for sustainable agricultural solutions, 3E Africa recently invested in comprehensive training for its staff on the principles and practices of syntropic agriculture. This regenerative approach, which mimics natural forest ecosystems, is seen as a vital component in achieving our organization’s goals for long-term agricultural sustainability
Mangroves are carbon rich ecosystem that are mainly found in tropical areas around the world. However, they are threatened by a combination of natural and human induced factors. In the coastal town of Lamu, Kenya, mangrove degradation is particularly evident. While these forests have traditionally sustained the local communities, overexploitation for timber and fuelwood has taken a heavy toll.
Fodder trees offer a multitude of benefits for dairy farmers, including improved nutrition, increased milk production, cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. The Milk Bora project demonstrates the positive impact that fodder trees can have on small-scale dairy farming operations.
As environmental conservation takes center stage, 3E Africa is pioneering innovative solutions that prioritize both the environment and economic prosperity. Their holistic approach in Subukia, perfectly demonstrates this, creating a win-win situation for farmers and the land they cultivate
Climate change has put environmental conservation into the spotlight. Human activities and pollution have degraded our lands, harming the environment. Restoring these lands requires a collective effort to ensure a better future for generations to come.
For generations, Kabazi farmers have nurtured coffee trees, their livelihoods have been sustained by coffee for over 50 years. However, time has brought challenges. Traditional SL 28 and Batian varieties have yielded diminishing returns, averaging at 3kg per tree.
The recent downpour, initially a welcome sight for parched farmland, has transformed into a nightmare for over 27 Kenyan counties. The longed-for rain has become relentless, causing devastating floods that bring a multitude of hardships
In Molo subcounty, dairy farming is on the rise, but challenges like feeding practices hinder productivity. 3Es organization steps in, offering training on fodder diversification and good agricultural practices. This leads to increased milk production and better incomes for farmers, like Mary Wachuka, who now sees dairy farming as a sustainable livelihood.