Kenya National Trialogue: Attaining Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Targets and Pollinator Conservation for Food Security
28th – 29th November 2024, Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi
The Kenya National Trialogue, held at Movenpick Hotel and Pan Pacific Suites in Nairobi, brought together over 150 participants from the science, policy, and practice communities to discuss biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. The event, organized by the Kenya National Trialogue Secretariat in collaboration with the Kenya IPBES Desk, aimed to integrate findings from the BES Solution Fund and IPBES assessments into Kenya's biodiversity action.
Objectives:
- Dissemination of Results: Showcase the impact of the BES Solution Fund, with a focus on pollinator conservation and land degradation neutrality (LDN).
- Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Foster partnerships among stakeholders for biodiversity conservation.
- Framework Development: Create a roadmap to enhance the secretariat’s role in IPBES processes.
Highlights:
Day 1: Setting the Stage and Discussions on LDN and Pollinators
The first day emphasized the importance of the trialogue approach, with key remarks from UNDP Kenya, BES-Net, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Sessions included:
- Presentations on the National IPBES Engagement Proposal and BES-supported interventions (2022-2024), covering LDN and pollinator conservation initiatives.
- Breakout discussions on enhancing collaboration and actions for pollinator conservation and achieving LDN targets.
Day 2: Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) Launch and Mainstreaming
The second day held in Pan Pacific Suites featured the unveiling of ILK products developed under the BES Solution Fund. Contributors such as OPDP and NMK showcased the role of indigenous and local knowledge in biodiversity conservation. A panel discussion explored the integration of ILK into policy and action, emphasizing the value of community involvement.
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Outcomes:
- Increased Awareness: Participants gained insights into the IPBES assessments and Kenya's biodiversity initiatives.
- Provisional Framework: A roadmap for expanded secretariat engagement in IPBES processes was developed.
- Strengthened Collaboration: The event reinforced partnerships across science, policy, and practice communities for biodiversity and ecosystem service conservation.
The trialogue concluded with a commitment to mainstream IPBES findings and ILK into Kenya’s biodiversity policies, fostering an inclusive and science-driven approach to biodiversity conservation.
