Nature and People As One (NaPO)

Nature and People as One (NaPO) is a women- and youth-led Indigenous organization in northern Kenya empowering pastoralist communities to restore and steward their dryland ecosystems. Through its flagship Ramat Model, NaPO combines traditional ecological knowledge with low-cost restoration techniques to regenerate degraded lands, particularly in the Mt. Marsabit ecosystem. Over 550 hectares have been directly restored and 10,000+ hectares sustainably managed under community governance. NaPO trains Ramat Champions—local elders, women, and youth—to lead restoration efforts, enforce bylaws, and build community resilience to climate change. Their Herder Conservation Network uses GPS tools to monitor biodiversity, while the NaPO Conservation Cup engages youth through sports and ecosystem restoration. NaPO’s locally rooted governance, strong intergenerational collaboration, and inclusive participation make it a model for scalable, community-driven climate action.