The UN defines sustainability as the state of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
As a whole, sustainability must be seen as a way of life that embodies holistic and intergenerational well-being. Thus, any organization that holds goals within the vast array of priorities in the 17 UN SDGs is a crucial organization working towards a common goal: Sustainability.
THE DIANI SUSTAINABILITY COLLECTIVE
Grassroots actors, Mostly Youth/Women groups, and Community Health Promoters, are actively leading efforts to promote Health and Environmental Sustainability in our Communities.
However, Access to Resources, Training, and Support needed to conduct their work remains a Challenge.
Why This Matters – Grassroots actors play an essential role in sustainable development but without the necessary Resources, Tools, Skills, and a Strategic Collective approach the impact of our disintegrated efforts and interventions remains unsustainable and our efforts to create Change and Sustainable Impact are Strangled.
Diani Sustainability Collective – is initiated by HERI-Kenya as a strategic network of grassroots actors and stakeholders from all sectors i.e. hospitality, business, civil society, scientists & community groups collaborating under a joint framework and strategy to optimize collective efforts and impact to address local sustainability challenges and enhance Diani’s sustainability credentials and eco-tourism sector.
- Focus Areas;
- Waste Management and Circular Economies of Waste
- Eco-Tourism Portfolio & Promotion
- Community & Public Education
- Ecosystem Restoration i.e. Tree Planting, Clean-ups, Habitat Protection.
