Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Breadcrumb Home Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya dairy kenya.jpg Better feed production and feeding practices bring mitigation and livelihood benefits and increase resilience to climate change. Photo credit: S. Odeyo (ICRAF) Nominee: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Initiative: Creating an institutional framework and financing mechanisms to reduce methane emissions from the dairy sector Region: Africa Pollutants targeted: Methane About Kenya’s “Low-Emission and Climate Resilient Dairy Development” (LECRDD) project is a model for linking science-based technical improvements with business to reduce methane emissions from the dairy sector. It targets smallholders and supports women in advisory services, credit and business schemes. The project shows how low-emission agriculture can support climate change mitigation while benefitting development and economic growth. This work has potential to be scaled up and is widely applicable throughout East Africa. Website: www.kilimo.go.ke VOTE FOR THIS INITIATIVE