- Welcome to Kilimanyika Group,
a professional advisory group offering innovative solutions for a resilient future.
Kilimanyika Group have been mobilising expertise in natural resources management, conservation, finance and policy planning for two decades catalysing effective practices to support social development and environmental management and conservation efforts and to achieve effective outcomes, including via the UN Sustainable Development Goals and other international pledges for nature conservation, such as the Global Biodiversity Framework (Biodiversity Plan) since 2022.
About Us
Kilimanyika is a private advisory company led by seasoned development experts. Our work is guided by extensive knowledge and deep experience in practical approaches to natural resource management and sustainable development.
Our focused areas include: Wildlife, Forestry, Fisheries and Nature-Positive business
Our Leadership
Directors:
Kilimanyika offer professional services in natural resources management, biodiversity conservation and related socio-economic development activities.
Specifically, we offer consultancy and advisory services on strategy, project design, development and management, proposal writing, research and analysis, strategic guidance, communications and campaigns, and work with a range of clients to research, plan, implement and evaluate initiatives. These include stakeholders from agrarian, pastoral and fishing communities, local and international NGOs, the United Nations, governments and businesses operating in a variety of market sectors. Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.
Forestry
Fisheries
Wildlife Conservation
Local Community Engagement
Eco-tourism
Project Cycle Management
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
How we can help?
We offer policy, strategy, financing and project management advisory services on climate change, sustainable energy, nature-positive transitions, forestry, fisheries, local community engagement, wildlife conservation, and eco-tourism. We also conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for a wide range of development projects. We work closely with clients to identify, design, and deliver practical solutions to development challenges.
Our Focus
Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.
Forestry
We provide innovative solutions in private and protected forest development and management. Our approaches in forestry emphasize local community involvement and ownership. We help our clients apply Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in forestry for enhanced livelihoods.
Fisheries
Kilimanyika's fisheries work focuses on improving the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa. We focus on enhancing local communities' food and nutrition security, increasing incomes, and promoting sustainable fisheries resource management. We help our clients develop and implement innovative practices and technologies to support small-scale fish farmers and fishers while improving the resilience of aquatic ecosystems.
Local Community Engagement
We facilitate development by working closely with communities to ensure their active participation and benefits. We conduct needs assessments, facilitate stakeholder engagements, design and implement development projects, and provide a range of capacity-building training. We also work with clients to monitor and evaluate project progress, advocate for community interests, and promote sustainable development practices. We help our clients ensure that development projects and interventions are inclusive and effective.
Wildlife Conservation
We provide expert guidance and support on the protection and sustainable management of wildlife resources. We conduct ecological assessments, develop, and implement conservation strategies, and work with local communities to promote participatory conservation practices. We also facilitate stakeholder engagement, provide capacity development support, and help our clients develop effective wildlife management policies and regulatory frameworks.
Eco-tourism
We help our clients develop and promote sustainable tourism products and practices that conserve natural environments and benefit local communities. Kilimanyika facilitates stakeholder engagement and offers capacity development support to help ecotourism clients develop and implement policies and practices that promote conservation.
Project Cycle Management
We guide our clients in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating development projects - to ensure they are effective, sustainable, and beneficial to local communities. We help clients conduct participatory needs assessments, project design, and resource planning. We also carry out project-specific monitoring and evaluations of natural resource management programs - to measure impact and outcomes.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
We help our clients assess the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of proposed projects. We conduct assessments to identify potential risks and benefits of projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements - and local and international standards. Our EIA approaches emphasize collaboration with all stakeholders, including local communities and governments. We also provide recommendations for mitigating adverse impacts and work with clients to enhance positive outcomes for projects.