To fulfill its mission and realize its vision, CANCO implements its trademark ENEA Approach.
ENEA is a Kiswahili word meaning “to permeate, spread out, and be abundant.”
It reflects our belief that positive environmental change must spread across communities, institutions, and systems to create lasting impact.
Our ENEA Approach is built on four interconnected pillars
We believe collaboration is the foundation of sustainable development.CANCO strengthens networks among communities, Civil Society Organizations, government institutions, and development partners to promote collective action for the common good. Through Environmental Networking, we
By connecting people and institutions, we amplify impact and foster coordinated environmental action.
Sustainable resource management begins with informed and empowered communities.CANCO promotes environmental awareness and builds the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for responsible stewardship.Through Environmental Education, we:
Strong voices lead to strong policies.
CANCO strengthens the advocacy capacity of Civil Society Organizations and community networks to influence environmental governance and decision-making. Through Environmental Advocacy, we:
As a national environmental watchdog, CANCO works to ensure that policies, laws, and practices support sustainable natural resource management and equitable benefit-sharing.
Sustainable natural resource management requires local ownership and responsibility.
CANCO promotes local stewardship by empowering communities to manage their resources sustainably for their own long-term benefit.We also strengthen social accountability by:
Local stewardship and accountability together ensure that both resource users and duty bearers uphold sustainable practices.
Founded in 2008, CANCO champions good governance, democratic rights, and sustainable resource use.
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