World Wide Fund (WWF)

The World Wide Fund (WWF) Kenya has worked since 1962 to ensure that people and nature thrive together. By partnering with local communities, government agencies, and the private sector, WWF integrates environmental conservation with sustainable livelihoods. This approach preserves ecosystems while helping communities benefit socially and economically.

In Coastal Kenya, WWF promotes marine conservation, protecting coral reefs, mangroves, and fisheries. These efforts support sustainable livelihoods for local communities while conserving marine biodiversity. Around Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes, WWF focuses on freshwater ecosystem management, biodiversity preservation, and catchment protection, ensuring that water resources remain healthy for both humans and wildlife.

In Southern Kenya, the organization works on wildlife conservation, sustainable land use, and community-led development projects. These programs restore habitats, enhance food security, and provide alternative livelihoods. In Northern Kenya, WWF addresses rangeland management, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihoods in arid and semi-arid areas. The cross-cutting Biodiversity, Research, and Innovation Programme provides scientific evidence and policy guidance to support effective conservation outcomes.

WWF-Kenya also strengthens climate resilience, promotes sustainable agricultural practices, and supports policies that protect ecosystems critical to food security, water, and rural development. By linking conservation with livelihoods, the World Wide Fund (WWF)–Kenya ensures that Kenya’s natural heritage continues to support economic growth and human well-being.