VERDE NAREC | Natural Resource Advisory Center

WHO WE ARE

VERDE Natural Resource Advisory Center (VERDE NAREC) is a specialized, Kenya-based multidisciplinary Centre dedicated to advancing sustainable and inclusive development. We achieve this by providing innovative, evidence-based, and context-specific solutions in the critical field of Natural Resources Management (NRM).

Established to respond to the growing need for integrated and coherent approaches to environmental governance, VERDE NAREC brings together a team of seasoned specialists with diverse expertise. Our collective knowledge spans law, public policy, finance, engineering, environmental sciences, research, and technology, enabling us to tackle complex NRM challenges holistically.

At the heart of our work is a steadfast commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, enabling green investments, improving policy coherence, and delivering technical excellence. This approach empowers governments, development partners, and the private sector to sustainably manage natural resources for long-term resilience and prosperity.

Our Mission

To provide innovative, evidence-based, and context-specific advisory services that empower our partners to sustainably manage natural resources, build resilient economies, and improve livelihoods across Africa.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a leading advisory center in Africa, renowned for its excellence in providing integrated solutions that foster sustainable and resilient natural resource governance for the prosperity of all.

Our Core Values

Innovation: We leverage cutting-edge technologies and creative thinking to deliver novel solutions to complex NRM challenges.

Evidence-Based: Our advisory model is rooted in rigorous research, data analytics, and empirical evidence to ensure that our solutions are practical, effective, and impactful.

Context-Specific: We recognize that one-size-fits-all solutions are ineffective. We tailor our services to the unique legal, political, socio-economic, and environmental contexts of our partners.

Inclusivity and Equity: We are committed to promoting social inclusion and equity, ensuring that the benefits of sustainable NRM are shared equitably and that the voices of marginalized communities are heard.

Collaboration and Partnership: We believe in the power of collaboration and forge strong partnerships with governments, CSOs, private sector actors, and development partners.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Sustainability: We are dedicated to promoting long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability in all our engagements.

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