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Kenya: Circular Bioeconomy Approaches for Resilient Livelihoods and Peacebuilding in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings - Resilient Food Systems in Fragile Contexts | Research Brief (May 2026)
By International Water Management Institute ReliefWeb
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana . Background Fragile and displacement-affected settings face interconnected pressures of environmental degradation, climate shocks, resource scarcity and social tensions. Refugee and host communities often experience limited livelihood opportunities, while competiti
Key takeaway Ethiopia Kenya Implemented through strong local partnerships, this work directly contributes to the 2030 CGIAR outcomes by enhancing the resilience, self-reliance and social cohesion of displacement affected communities.
Why this matters
The C-PEACE initiative's focus on circular bioeconomy solutions in fragile and conflict-affected settings like Kenya highlights the critical intersection of environmental degradation and social tensions in displacement-affected communities. By co-designing inclusive livelihood models with refugees, host communities, and governments, C-PEACE addresses the pressing issue of limited livelihood opportunities and resource competition that can exacerbate environmental stress and weaken social cohesion. The initiative's approach, which positions refugees and host communities as agents of environmental restoration, has the potential to enhance resilience, self-reliance, and social cohesion in these communities. As C-PEACE scales across Africa, its impact on the ground will be closely tied to the success of local partnerships and the ability to deliver integrated environmental, livelihood, and peacebuilding outcomes. The initiative's alignment with the 2030 CGIAR outcomes underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance the resilience of displacement-affected communities, and its progress will be worth monitoring in the context of global humanitarian relief efforts.
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Category: disaster Published: June 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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