- Dates30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027
- SponsorRoyal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)
- Funded£19,731 (RAEng seed funding)
- PartnersUniversity of the West of Scotland (UWS); CoREGEN, Browns Plantations Kenya (BPK); Browns East Africa Plantations (BEAP), University of Kabianga
Kenya's tea sector is a vital economic engine facing growing pressure to demonstrate climate action. This project bridges a gap between research and practice by developing practical training focused on Browns Plantations in Kericho County, Kenya. Participants will learn to collect and interpret greenhouse gas emissions data using the Cool Farm Tool framework, enabling informed decisions about fertiliser and biochar use. The intended result is to develop training that can help to translate climate science into farm-level practice, strengthening Kenya's green skills, and improving greenhouse gas assessments in the tea sector.
Progress update
Early activities are focused on establishing the project's governance and communication structures with a range of stakeholders in the Kenyan tea industry.
Our team
Associated academics - Cranfield University
Dr Imane El Fartassi
Professor Paul Burgess
Thomas Smith (PhD Researcher)
Other team members
Ms Aarti Shah, CoREGEN (Kenya-based climate consultant)
Dr Evi Viza, University of the West of Scotland
