Establishment of Vetiver Grass Nursery and Hedge Rows for control of Eutrophication in Lake Victoria
Larger capacity-building projects or initiatives
IPBES assessments, Indigenous and local knowledge systems
Engagement with ongoing assessments, Uptake and use of approved IPBES assessments
The project applied nature based technology of vetiver grass barriers to control the flow of nutrients and pollution to the Lake hence starving water hyacinth weed (Eichhornia crassipes) covering the water surface leading to its eradication. The project engaged lake side farmers and communities on landing site settlements through training in application of Vetiver Grass Technology (VGT) and extension services. The project established a Vetiver Grass nursery for the community to serve as a source of plant material.
Satoyama Development Mechanism(SDM)
https://sdm.satoyama-initiative.org/projects
USD10,000
Objective 2(a): Enhanced learning and engagement, Objective 2(b): Facilitated access to expertise and information