Description
This sub theme invites works that address biodiversity loss due to resource extraction and land-use change. Areas of interest include
i. Terrestrial and marine biodiversity.
ii. Wildlife management
iii. One health approach to biodiversity
v. Risks management strategies
vi. Circularity approaches to biodiversity
vii. Sustainable bio-economy
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22/10/2026, 08:50Circularity approaches to biodiversity and sustainable bioeconomyArticle / Full paper
The swift global adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has dramatically improved access to renewable energy and curtailed greenhouse gas emissions. The expansion is also ushering in a daunting problem: the disposal of end-of-life (EoL) solar photovoltaic panels. Global photovoltaic waste is likely to reach more than 78 million tonnes by 2050, Kenya is yet to acquire proper recycling...
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22/10/2026, 09:10Terrestrial and marine biodiversity.Article / Full paper
The study was conducted with the aim of investigating the antibiotic sensitivity of bacterial isolates from
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farmed fish to commonly used antibiotics in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, a region experiencing rapid
aquaculture growth. Despite no direct antibiotic use in local fish farms, concerns over antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) have emerged due to indirect exposure from integrated... -
22/10/2026, 09:50Circularity approaches to biodiversity and sustainable bioeconomyAbstract
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Biodiversity conservation is integral to sustainable economic development in Kenya, particularly given the dependence of manufacturing and agricultural activities on natural resources and ecosystem services. However, biodiversity degradation, resource depletion, waste generation and environmental pollution raise concerns about the sustainability of existing production systems and... -
22/10/2026, 10:10Circularity approaches to biodiversity and sustainable bioeconomyAbstract
Climate action is often discussed through large-scale technologies and financial instruments, yet women in local communities are already building practical responses with limited resources. This presentation shares the experience of “El poder de ellas” (“The Power of Women”), a women-led process in northern Cauca, Colombia, that connects collective farming, circular economy practices,...
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22/10/2026, 10:30Circularity approaches to biodiversity and sustainable bioeconomyAbstract
Aquaculture is increasingly acknowledged as a vital contributor to global food security, nutrition, and economic development. Despite its transformative potential, aquaculture remains underexploited in many developing regions, including Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. This work presents a comprehensive review of the challenges and opportunities for enhancing fisheries productivity in the county...
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