Bunyala Agri Climate Action Impact Solutions (BACAIS)
Improving farming practices in Kenya by promoting sustainable agriculture, enhancing farmers' knowledge, and boosting productivity. By advocating for climate resilience, it strives to improve rural livelihoods and ensure sustainable food security for smallholder farmers. Bunyala Agri Climate Action Impact Solutions (BACAIS) is an innovative community-driven initiative that integrates sustainable agricultural practices, climate change resilience, and economic empowerment within rural farming communities in Bunyala, Kenya. By focusing on youth and women-led enterprises, the collaboration aims to promote climate-smart farming techniques, improve local food security, and contribute to sustainable economic development. The project emphasizes leveraging local resources, technology (including renewable energy and lysis technology), and capacity-building programs to create lasting impact in the community. Key areas of focus include: Sustainable Feed Production: BACAIS promotes the production of affordable, nutritious animal and aquaculture feeds using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae technology and organic waste processing.
Climate Resilience Building: Engaging farmers and communities in practices that enhance resilience to climate change, such as agroforestry, water conservation, and renewable energy for farming activities.
Youth and Women Empowerment: Training youth and women to become leaders in sustainable agriculture, offering them digital skills, agricultural entrepreneurship, and access to markets.
Renewable Energy Solutions: Introducing renewable energy solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of farming activities and improve energy efficiency in agricultural operations.
Collaboration stage
Implementation
Categorisation
Member Facilitated
Number of members
3Chairs
John Wabwire SHIKUKU
Collaborators
Susana Del Mar Ramirez John Wabwire SHIKUKU Gina Monahan
Coordinators
Gina Monahan
Country Focus
Kenya
Regional focus
Eastern Africa
SDG Focus
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 13 - Climate Action SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Issues addressed
Financial Services Food & Agriculture Infrastructure & Housing Livelihoods
Collaboration needs
Funding Support Policy & Advocacy Support Stakeholder Connections