Nature + People initiatives
This map brings together over 100 nature-based initiatives across Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, from community-led efforts to large-scale programmes. It aims to show how people and nature are working together to face challenges like flooding, heat, pollution, and food insecurity. This mapping is part of the Listen, Learn and Leap project, which supports nature-based initiatives strengthening climate resilience, promoting social and environmental justice, and recognising the power of community action.
Each of the initiatives featured here represents a powerful example of local leadership and collective care. The individuals, grassroots groups, and community-based organisations are not just responding to environmental risks and social injustices, they are shaping greener, safer, and more equitable cities. This map is a tool to help you gain visibility, connect with others, and open doors to funding, partnerships, and policy engagement.
If you are working with nature in these cities, please get in touch to have your work featured.
Nairobi
Dar es Salaam
Uhuru Park
Friends of Karura Forest
Nairobi Waldorf Woodlands School
- in Karen
Green education hub
- at Kenyatta University
Savings, livelihood and tree planting in Karakata
Kuweka akiba, shughuli za kiuchumi na kupanda Miti Mtaa wa Karakata
- by Flowers Federation (TFUP)
Rainwater Harvesting in Mjimpya Settlement
Mfumo wa Kuvuna Mji ya Mvua Mji Mpya
- by Mjimpya residents, Tanzania Federation for the Urban Poor (TFUP), and Centre for Community Initiatives (CCI)
Mangrove restoration and environmental education
- by Mikoko Development Foundation
Community action through cleaning, planting and making
Kushiriki shughuli za kijamii kupitia usafi wa Mazingira, Upandaji wa miti na udhibiti wa taka ngumu
- by Youth Development Platform (YODEP)
