Lead organisation: Equal Right
Country: Kenya
The Climate Commons Fund is Africa’s first cash-for-conservation pilot, linking unconditional cash payments, called “climate dividends”, to ecosystem restoration in Laikipia, Kenya. Co-governed by local communities, the fund supports regenerative agriculture, rotational grazing and other nature-positive practices. Dividends are adjusted annually based on measurable ecological improvements, incentivising environmental stewardship without strict conditions. Alongside training and legal support, the project empowers rural communities, strengthens land rights and builds a locally governed, self-sustaining conservation economy. It offers a replicable model for equitable, community-led climate finance and resilience-building across Africa.