Building Climate Resilience in Our Communities

Empowering local communities to adapt to climate change through sustainable practices, education, and innovative solutions.

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Why Climate Resilience Matters

The Mount Elgon region faces increasing climate challenges characterized by unpredictable rainfall, soil degradation, enchroachment by the increasing local population which has affected the Elgon ecosystem in terms of increased deforestation, river bank encroachment and poor sustainable land Management Practices. The BRDC Climate Resilience Program works with communities to develop adaptive strategies that ensure communication of the existing ecosystem.

Through our initiatives, we've helped communities implement sustainable farming techniques, restore degraded lands, and develop early warning systems for climate risks.

Community working on climate resilience

Our Climate Impact

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Climate Resilience Solutions

Sustainable Farming Practices

We train farmers in climate-smart agricultural techniques that improve yields while conserving resources:

  • Conservation agriculture with minimum tillage
  • Drought-resistant crop varieties
  • Integrated pest management
  • Agroforestry systems
  • Organic composting methods
Sustainable agriculture

Water Conservation & Management

Our water initiatives help communities adapt to changing rainfall patterns:

  • Rainwater harvesting systems
  • Micro-irrigation technologies
  • Watershed restoration
  • Spring protection
  • Water user committees
Water management

Forestry and Biodiversity management

  • Addressing Deforestation Drivers
  • Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Adapting to Changing Conditions
  • Agroforestry systems
  • Habitat Management
Sustainable agriculture

Lorena Stoves

A Lorena stove is a compact, insulated cookstove typically built from clay, sand, and organic materials like sawdust

  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Healthier Kitchens
  • Cost Savings
  • Community Empowerment
  • Environmental Impact
Sustainable agriculture

VSLAs

  • Savings
  • Loans
  • Social Fund
VSLA Trend Analysis
Sustainable agriculture

Featured Climate Projects

Tree planting project

Mount Elgon Reforestation

Restoring degraded lands through community tree planting initiatives. 5,971,356 trees planted in the last five years, 60% Surviving

5,971,356 trees planted 60% Survival rate
Farmers training

Sustainable Land Management Practices

Training farmers in resilient agricultural practices

530 farmers trained 60% yield increase
Renewable energy

Training in Making Energy Efficient Stoves

1,173 households covered in the last five years

1,440 homes 90% fuelwood reduction
Renewable energy

VSLA

1080 households covered in the last five years

1080 homes 90% Economic Growth

Climate Resilience Resources

Farmer's Guide to Climate Adaptation

Practical manual for smallholder farmers

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Seasonal Calendar

Adapted planting schedules for our region

Areas of Operation

Our climate resilience program currently operates in 08 communities across the Mount Elgon region, focusing on areas most vulnerable to climate change impacts:

  • Red Markers: Active restoration projects
  • Blue Areas: River bank management
  • Green Areas: Sustainable Land Management
  • Purple Areas: Village Savings and Loans Association

Click on markers to see community details. We're continually expanding our reach to support more communities.