Kenyan Schools Get New Climate-Smart Garden Model to Tackle Hunger, Teach Sustainability
- The Green Generation Initiative said the climate-smart school gardens will be replicated in 100 schools across Kenya
- The model aims to boost nutrition, generate income, and teach sustainability across the benefiting schools in the country
- Among the produce of the climate-smart garden are Hydroponics, food forests, and chicken coops, turning schools into green learning hubs
Nairobi, Kenya – A ground-breaking initiative launched in Nairobi could redefine the future of education and school feeding across Kenya.
Source: UGC
The Green Generation Initiative (GGI), led by globally acclaimed environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti, unveiled a scalable model that combines food security, climate education, and sustainability at the heart of schools.
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Dubbed the climate-smart school garden, the pilot project includes a permaculture learning and food garden with vertical hydroponic systems, a chicken coop and a food forest.
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Launched at Treeside Special School in Kasarani, the farming model is more than just a garden. It is a replicable solution that GGI is now looking to roll out to 100 schools across Kenya.
“When fully utilised, the hydroponic garden provides up to 20kg of fresh vegetables every day, while the chicken coop produces 6,000 eggs every month. We designed this model to be sustainable, affordable and educational. Any school, be it urban or rural, can customise it to meet the needs of their students and community,” said Wathuti.
Benefit for schools
Wathuti added that the garden, which will be replicated in 100 schools, not only provides the daily meals,but also serves as a living classroom, where students can gain practical experience of climate-friendly agriculture and environmental responsibility.
She said the schools can also generate income by selling surplus produce and eggs to help fund important programmes.
With the support of partners such as the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Environment, the Safaricom Foundation, Mercy Corps and the Kenya Community Development Foundation, the model has already attracted attention and is seen as ground-breaking across the country.
“It is not just about Treeside. It is a blueprint for schools across the country and even the continent to become centres of sustainability, health and learning,” she she said.
The environmentalist added that as schools nationwide struggle with rising food costs, climate shocks and limited funding, GGI’s integrated garden model offers a hopeful way forward that benefits both children and the planet.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
