Climate-smart practices

The Green Embassy Kenya

Empowering Youths and Students to Serve their Communities

What we do

To empower youths to serve their communities

The Green Embassy Kenya (TGEK) is committed to empowering youths and students to serve their communities through sustainable environmental initiatives.

By advocating for climate-smart practices and conservation efforts, we strive to create a greener and healthier planet for future generations.

2,600 tree seedlings planted at Larmudiac High School
500+ girls reached with dignity kits and health education
20+ organizations mobilized for River Wigwa cleanup
860 kg plastic extracted for further assessment

Our key focus areas

Our Key Focus Areas

01

Ecosystem Restoration

Enhancing forest cover through community-driven afforestation programs.

02

Environmental Education

Raising awareness about sustainable practices and climate change mitigation.

03

Youth Empowerment

Supporting young leaders in developing and leading community projects.

04

Gender Equality in Conservation

Promoting inclusive participation in environmental action.

05

Environmental Peace Building and Confilct Resolution

Fostering social cohesion via environmental initiatives.

06

Climate-Smart Community Practices

Implementing sustainable agricultural and conservation techniques.

07

Regional Dialogues of Kenyan Youths in Agrifood Systems

Regional Dialogues of Kenyan Youths in Agrifood Systems.

Students and community members participating in a Green Embassy Kenya tree-growing activity

Partnership for Impact

Tree Growing for Pads Drive | 3rd May 2025

On 3rd May 2025, TGEK led the “Partnership for Impact: Tree Growing for Pads Drive” at Larmudiac High School in Nakuru County, linking ecosystem restoration with menstrual dignity and student leadership.

  • 2,600 indigenous and exotic tree seedlings planted across the school compound.
  • Over 500 girls reached with dignity kits and menstrual health education.
  • A 12-month monitoring and evaluation plan created to track seedling survival and impact.

Latest stories

News

Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit

Kenya Youth in Agrifood Systems Summit 2026: From many conversations to one national platform

Regional experiences from across Kenya came together at a national platform on youth, agrifood systems, policy, innovation, and action.

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Lake Region agrifood dialogue

Lake Region: Collective voices, connected systems

Young farmers, agripreneurs and civil society representatives explored land, finance, markets, skills, and collective organisation.

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Rift Valley agrifood systems field dialogue

Rift Valley: Where food systems meet the field

A field-based dialogue at Seed Savers Network in Gilgil connected regenerative agriculture practice with regional agrifood systems challenges.

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Tree growing activity

Partnership for Impact: Tree Growing for Pads Drive | 3rd May 2025

A Transformative Collaboration at Larmudiac High School, Nakuru County.

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Homa Bay climate action activity

Building Sustainable Communities for a Greener Future: TGEK’s Climate Action Initiative in Homa Bay County

In September 2023, TGEK implemented a transformative environmental project in Sino Kagola, Homa Bay County.

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Njoro community environmental initiative

Nurturing Sustainability: TGEK Community-Led Environmental Initiatives in Njoro, Nakuru County

Community-led action through tree planting, cleanups, advocacy, environmental education, and university-based restoration.

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River Wigwa cleanup activity

Restoring River Wigwa: A Collaborative Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Kisumu

In September 2021, TGEK and partners spearheaded a large-scale environmental cleanup along River Wigwa.

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