Field Dispatches

Stories and
Impact

Documented directly from the communities we work with. Stories, videos, and articles from our programmes across Kenya.

Field Stories
SOEA representative speaking at the IWD 2026 event in Mathare
LinkedIn
April 2026 · Nairobi
Carbon Markets and Climate Finance discussion by Square One

Square One Eco Africa highlights carbon markets as a pathway to unlock climate finance that supports community-led climate and ecosystem restoration efforts in Africa. The post also notes the attendance of the founder, Rozalia, underscoring SOEA’s active role in shaping fair, inclusive, and locally beneficial climate solutions.

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Aerial view of Dandora dumpsite Nairobi
LinkedIn
April 2026, Nairobi
Listening to the Skies: Rethinking Climate Signals and Resilience

Square One Eco Africa’s article “When Skies Speak, Do We Listen?” reflects on the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related signals like floods, droughts, and shifting weather patterns across Kenya and Africa, urging society to pay attention and act before disasters escalate. It frames climate events not as isolated shocks but as warnings of a deeper climate crisis, reinforcing SOEA’s view that resilience requires listening to nature, strengthening community preparedness, and building systems that respond proactively rather than reactively.

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Articles and Reading

Longer reads
from the field.

In-depth articles, programme analyses, and community reports. Each connects to one of our active programmes. Send us articles to fill the slots below.

Dandora dumpsite
March 3, 2026 · Circular Economy · Nairobi

Dignity and Safety for Dandora's Waste Pickers

41 waste pickers, their working conditions, and their vision for a community-managed recycling system at Nairobi's largest dumpsite.

IWD 2026 Mathare community group
March 6 to 8, 2026 · Gender and Climate · Mathare

When the Nairobi River Burst Its Banks Before Women's Day

A firsthand account of the Mathare floods and what they reveal about the intersection of climate vulnerability and gender inequality in informal settlements.

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Coming · Agriculture · Tana River

Climate-Smart Agriculture: Early Results from Tana River

Field report from our agroforestry pilot. Article in progress — send the text and a photo to complete this entry.

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Coming · Blue Economy · Kilifi and Kwale

Coastal Communities and the Blue Economy: Voices from Kilifi

Perspectives from fishing communities on coastal conservation and livelihoods. Send the text and a photo to complete this entry.

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Coming · Gender · Kajiado

Women Leading the Climate Transition in Kajiado

Documenting women's leadership in climate adaptation across Kajiado County. Send the text and a photo to complete this entry.

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