Biodiversity Economy
We unlock the economic value of biodiversity through eco-tourism development and agro-based chemical production, promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
- Eco-Tourism Development
- Agro-Based Chemicals
- Biodiversity Valuation and Markets
The clients this priority serves
Watu Wazuri champions the biodiversity economy by developing sustainable enterprises that derive economic value from East Africa's rich natural heritage while conserving ecosystems.
Our approach recognizes that biodiversity is not just an environmental asset but a foundation for sustainable economic development through tourism and bio-based industries.
Tourism operators, conservation organizations, agricultural enterprises, local communities, government agencies, and investors in nature-based solutions.
Services in this priority
Eco-Tourism Development
Sustainable tourism planning and destination development
Community-based tourism enterprise support
Wildlife conservation tourism models and partnerships
Nature-based experience design and marketing
Tourism value chain development for local economic benefit
Agro-Based Chemicals
Biopesticides and bio-fertilizer development and production
Natural extract processing for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications
Bio-based chemical product innovation and commercialization
Agro-waste valorization for chemical production
Quality standards and regulatory compliance support for bio-products
Biodiversity Valuation and Markets
Ecosystem services assessment and economic valuation
Biodiversity credit and offset market development
Natural capital accounting for enterprises
Payment for ecosystem services scheme design
Biodiversity-friendly certification and labeling
Focus areas
The subjects this priority covers, retained from the earlier programme framework because they still describe the work accurately.
Climate Action and Resilience
Tree planting, climate adaptation, soil health, biochar for sustainable soils, climate-health linkages, greenhouse emissions, disaster risk reduction and green enterprise.
Responsible Extractives, Petroleum and Environmental Safeguards
Responsible mining, oil, gas and petroleum, environmental and social impact assessments, community safeguards and compliance.
Agribusiness, Agri-processing, Livestock, Apiary and Nutrition
Agri-tech hubs, organic foods, indigenous seed preservation, livestock, beekeeping, fortified foods, agro-processing, coffee, cocoa, tea, shea butter and other market-linked value chains.
Partnership, research and market linkage
Every priority is delivered the same way: co-created with the community, grounded in research and technology transfer, and connected to a real market.
Work with us on biodiversity economy
Whether you are a ministry, a funder, a farmer organisation or an SME, there is a way in.
Interested in biodiversity economy? There is a way in.