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ECOSYSTEM STEWARD ORGANIZATION
— · EIN · ecosystemsteward.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Ecosystem Steward is a Kenya-based nonprofit focused on protecting and restoring ecosystems, particularly springs, through conservation campaigns, policy advocacy, and community engagement. The organization works to increase awareness of ecosystem threats, generate evidence for conservation action, and strengthen collaboration among communities, civil society, and policymakers. Its efforts aim to enhance water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience in Kenya.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Evidence Generation
Research and data collection on the status, value, threats, and solutions for ecosystems in Kenya to inform conservation strategies
Mt. Elgon Conservation Week
Annual event promoting stewardship and conservation awareness in Mt. Elgon National Park through education and community engagement
Policy Advocacy
Efforts to influence local, national, and regional policies affecting spring and ecosystem conservation in Kenya
Save a Spring Campaign
Initiative to prevent the drying up of springs in Kenya by addressing human activities and climate change impacts, promoting restoration and conservation
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community-Led Tree Planting & Environmental Stewardship 1 activity
    • Conservation Education and Community Events
      Organizes annual conservation-focused events such as the Mt. Elgon Conservation Week at Mt. Elgon National Park to promote ecosystem stewardship.
  • ICT Professional Development & Support 1 activity
    • Custom Web System Development
      Designs and builds custom web systems including CRMs, event ticketing platforms (e.g., Karibisha), travel management systems (e.g., SafariFlow), custom CMS platforms, and scalable SaaS products, with over 20 projects delivered and 3 SaaS products built over 11+ years.
  • Biodiversity & Environmental Research Monitoring 1 activity
    • Ecosystem Research and Evidence Generation
      Conducts research to generate empirical evidence on the status, value, threats, and solutions for ecosystems in Kenya, informing conservation strategies and advocacy.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Ecosystem Conservation Advocacy
      Advocates for improved policies and regulations related to ecosystem and spring conservation at local, national, and regional levels, including engagement with global initiatives such as the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030.
    • Spring Conservation Campaigns in Kenya
      Implements on-the-ground conservation initiatives such as the Save a Spring Campaign to protect springs in Kenya from degradation due to human activities and climate change.