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Politics of Land Excisions and Climate Change in the Mau Forest Complex: A Case Study of the South-Western Mau Forest

ABSTRACT Kenya is blessed with numerous natural forests, which play vital roles in national development. The Mau Forest Complex is Kenya’s biggest water tower and unlimited source of ecological, aesthetic and socio-economic benefits to millions living around the area. However, the complex faces critical threats due to anthropogenic activities. The key objective of the study […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Human Security: The case of the Mau Forest Complex

Shazia Chaudhry University of Nairobi ABSTRACT The Mau Forest Complex hosts ample variety of natural flora and fauna and plays a critical role in water catchment and energy generation, which millions of households use for their domestic as well as commercial needs. However, the ecosystem faces many threats mainly due to large-scale anthropogenic activities leading […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Human Security: The case of the Mau Forest Complex

By SHAZIA CHAUDHRY ABSTRACT The Mau Forest Complex hosts ample variety of natural flora and fauna and plays a critical role in water catchment and energy generation, which millions of households use for their domestic as well as commercial needs. However, the ecosystem faces many threats mainly due to large-scale anthropogenic activities leading to climatic changes. […]