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The research demonstrates that value-led design can bridge the gap between abstract climate data and local knowledge, allowing pastoralist communities to develop adaptation strategies that are scientifically informed yet culturally resonant. By employing the multi-level perspective (MLP) as a participatory tool, the approach aims to advance equity, prevent maladaptation, and support systemic transitions toward regenerative futures in arid and semi-arid lands.

The itinerary outlines a 12-day 'Kenya Rhino & Elephant Conservation Safari' scheduled for May 24 to June 4, 2026. Led by WWF's Nikhil Advani, the trip visits Nairobi, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Namunyak Conservancy, and the Maasai Mara to showcase rhino and elephant conservation. Key highlights include the Kifaru Rising anti-poaching project using thermal cameras and visits to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and the world's last two northern white rhinos.

The report identifies a significant financing gap in Kenya's climate response, noting that while renewable energy is well-funded, adaptation sectors like water, forestry, and food security are underserved. To address this, it proposes three market-based instruments: the African Conservancies Fund (ACF) for wildlife and tourism, the Chyulu Hills Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) for watershed protection, and the Green Village Savings and Loans Association (GVSLA) for community-level resilience. The document emphasizes the role of blended finance and concessional funding in the early stages of these projects to mitigate risk and attract private investors.

The African Conservancies Fund (ACF), established by Conservation International (CI), provides debt capital to the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT) to fund sustainable revenue-generating activities like eco-tourism and carbon credit generation. Having provided USD 500,000 in loan capital, CI aims to scale this to USD 5 million over two years and eventually USD 100 million. The model relies on local land ownership and a legal trust structure to ensure community-led management and income generation, with plans to expand the concept across Sub-Saharan Africa.

The tourism sector in Kenya is highly climate-sensitive, with climate change already causing infrastructure damage and threatening key attractions. While the sector contributes less than one per cent of national greenhouse gas emissions, the document encourages businesses to adopt sustainable practices and low-carbon operations to build resilience and capture the growing market for sustainable tourism.