L.Victoria Rept - UN-Habitat

Short Term Objective Strategy Specific Activities Time Frame Actors StatusContribute to the reductionon current trends ofenvironmental pollutionwithin the city and itsenvirons for the protection ofthe lake and its resources1. Develop and implement an ISWMP forKisumu2. Support recycling initiative3. Design and implement urbanreforestation and agro forestryprogrammes4. Establish environment demonstrationcenters1 Submit request for phase two funding for the ISWMP forKisumu to SIDA1.1 Provide space and secure support to establish the LocalCoordinating Unit (LCU) structure to provide secretariatsupport functions for the ISWMP1.2 Hold regular meetings with the Local reference group forISWMP to sustain stakeholder interest and guide theprocess1.3 Implement phase two of the ISWMP2.1 Strengthen collaboration with KCORE to coordinate andmonitor waste recycling initiatives2.2 Prepare and present for approval, legal guidelines forsolid waste recycling in Kisumu2.3 Register as a member of WASTENET (EA) and strengthenparticipation in network activities2.4 Establish waste recycling demonstrations in the EPC andJKG3.1 Conduct a survey on urban agro forestry potential andimplement pilot schemes on selected farms3.2 Mobilize communities to participate in tree plantingcampaigns3.3 Design and implement with the support of partners, Parksrehabilitation and management programmes within thecity4.1 Construct and equip an Environment Pedagogic Center(EPC) within the Uhuru Gardens of Kisumu4.2 Engage partners in the construction and equipping ofsatellite EPCs in selected community neighborhoods4.3 Establish and maintain a Scientific Board to providetechnical support to the demonstration centersJan ‘046 MonthsMonthlyStart June ‘04 (1 year)OngoingBy end of 2004Jun ’04 & continuousStart Jan ’04 (1 year)3 yrsStart April ’04(contin.)3 yrs (ongoing)Start Jan ’04 (1 yr)4 yrsBy June ‘04 (continuous)KCC, SIDA, Local ReferenceGroup, KCORE, LVRLAC-KKCC, Dept. of Env., KCORE,ITDG-EA, LVTF-JKG, LVRLAC-KKCC, Dept. Env, ICRAF, UrbanHarvest, Lions Club, PrivateEntrepreneursKCC, LVRLAC, SANA, MasenoUniversity, ICRAF, AFRICANOW,NGO NetworkKCC (DoE), NEMA, KWS, IUCNKCC (DoE), NEMA, KGTPA,Councillors, NeighborhoodCommittees (KITREWA)KCC (DoE), NEMA, KATISWM Project initiated in2002 as part of SIDA LakeVictoria Initiative andproceeding to Phase 2Formal link with KCOREapproved by Council in 2003Anglophone UA&LK proposalfor urban agroforestrypresented at training Mar ‘04Ongoing through KisumuAction Team (KAT)Commenced Jan ‘04 underLVRLAC projects56Cities Development Strategies for Improved Urban Environment and Poverty Reduction in the Lake Victoria Region