Turkana County joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Forests at RCEA Korinyang' Secondary School in Katilu, Aroo Sub-County.
Celebrated annually on March 21st, this year's theme, "Forests and Food," underscores the essential role forests play in food security, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Speaking on behalf of the County Executive for Tourism, Culture, Natural Resources, and Climate Change, Director of Environment Phoebe Ekali emphasized the importance of forests in an Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) region like Turkana. "Beyond providing shade, forests serve as sources of food, medicine, clean air, and water, all of which contribute to the county's resilience against climate change and desertification," she said.
Ekali reaffirmed the county's commitment to conserving natural resources, as outlined in the Governor's sixth agenda, which prioritizes sustainable land, mineral, and resource management.
