Celebrating the International Biosphere Reserve Day at Mount Kenya
KNATCOM, in conjunction with various Mount Kenya-Lewa Biosphere Reserve stakeholders and the local community, commemorated the International Day for Biosphere Reserves during a colorful ceremony held at Naromoru. This year’s national theme is Sustainable Living through Preserving Biodiversity.
In his remarks, the KNATCOM Ag. Secretary General Dr. James Njogu, HSC, underscored the importance of biosphere reserves in protecting biodiversity, ecosystems, ecosystem services, and sustainable development. He also highlighted the role of partnership in effective conservation. During the event, youth from across five Biosphere Reserves were awarded for emerging winners in an earlier competition on documenting cultural and natural heritage.
The event was graced by Dr. John Chumo, Conservation Secretary, State Dept of Wildlife as Chief Guest; Louise Haxthausen – UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa; Madam Lucy Muita, Senior Assistant Director KWS; Dr. Boniface Wanyama, Kenya Man and Biosphere Reserve Chairperson; Mr. Eric Aduda, Assistant Director, KWS, representatives from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Trust, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy and several Community-based groups.
The team also planted over 100 tree seedlings as part of the Biosphere Reserve conservation initiative.
