The conference was held under the theme “Advancing Community-Driven Education for Sustainable Development, Climate Resilience and Inclusive Innovation in Africa and the Middle East.”
Hosted by RCE Mount Kenya East in partnership with Chuka University and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the three-day conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and sharing of experiences on advancing sustainable development across the region.
The conference was attended by Prof. Gilbert Nduru, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs (ARSA). The Principal Investigators were Prof. Jafford Rithaa of Chuka University and Dr. Mwenda of Kenya Methodist University (KeMU), who were involved in the conference’s research and sustainability initiatives.
Conference materials included research abstracts, presentations, proceedings and information on side events, providing participants with access to scholarly contributions and insights on sustainable development.
The meeting underscored the role of Regional Centres of Expertise in strengthening collaboration, promoting community-driven approaches to education for sustainable development and fostering innovative responses to environmental and socioeconomic challenges.
The conference further highlighted Chuka University’s contribution to regional academic engagement and sustainability initiatives, creating opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders to share knowledge, build partnerships and advance community-driven solutions to sustainable development challenges in Africa and the Middle East.
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