A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting scientific research activities and the breeding of drought-tolerant trees has been signed by the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), led by Director KEFRI, Dr. Joshua Cheboiwo.
Key areas of cooperation are outlined in the MOU, such as the sharing of scientific data, expert visits that are reciprocal, and the deployment of Climate Resilience Adaptations (CRAs) to create new technologies.
Additionally, the two institutions will collaborate to strengthen institutional and personnel capacity by using shared physical facilities for research and development.
The sharing of research findings through joint publications will go hand in hand with collaborative efforts in research, innovation, and technology development.
This collaboration represents a forward-thinking strategy for mitigating the effects of climate change, and it is anticipated to produce ground-breaking solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient forestry in Kenya’s arid regions.
