Kenya launches a $160 million conservation and climate resilience project

The Kenyan government, The Nature Conservancy and Enduring Earth have launched Thamani Asili, a $160 million initiative to provide long-term conservation funding. Launched by Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano, it aims to support community livelihoods, water security, climate resilience and wildlife tourism. The initiative is expected to directly benefit about 1.6 million people and generate around 7,800 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs. Supported activities will include ecological tourism, sustainable grazing and other nature-based businesses.