A centre of excellence for green education and sustainable development in higher education
The Kenyatta University Green Education Hub aspires to become a leading centre of excellence in green education and sustainable development in higher education. The Hub supports universities' action on climate change and contributes to the theory and understanding of higher education's role in sustainable development.
The Hub conducts participatory action research and creates educational materials — audio-visuals, documentaries, creative arts and dioramas — with students and stakeholders. Its student ambassadors lead community engagement teaching sustainable lifestyles. Partners include the Climate-U international network, University College London, the University of Dar es Salaam, the KU Environmental Club (KUNEC) and local secondary schools.
Monthly Green Education Day observances addressing environmental themes.
Annual World Wetlands Day celebrations and conservation awareness events.
Forums exposing students to careers in environment and sustainability.
Climate simulation exercises building understanding of climate decision-making.
Benchmarking visits and outreach programmes with secondary schools.
Student ambassador programme driving community engagement on sustainable lifestyles.
Green Education Hub
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
