African Drylands Nexus Research Center
Water • Energy • Food • Ecosystems
Driving science-based solutions for Africa's drylands through integrated WEFE nexus research
The African Drylands Nexus Research Center (ADNRC) is a newly established, Kenya-based, research-driven NGO dedicated to advancing research on climate change and the Water–Energy–Food–Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus in Africa's drylands.
We aim to become a leading regional hub for research and action, transforming science into practical, lasting solutions for some of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions. By integrating climate change adaptation with the nexus approach, we uncover synergies and manage trade-offs, ensuring that progress in one sector strengthens rather than undermines another.
To be a leading regional center advancing climate change and water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus research in Africa's drylands, fostering partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and sustainable development.
We harness the WEFE nexus to strengthen dryland systems, co-creating solutions with communities, governments, and institutions to build resilience, improve livelihoods, and restore fragile environments.
We maintain the highest standards of scientific rigor, integrity, and evidence-based approaches in all our research activities.
We believe in the power of partnerships and work closely with communities, governments, academia, and NGOs.
Our solutions prioritize long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability for dryland communities.
We focus on generating tangible, actionable outcomes that improve lives and ecosystems in Africa's drylands.
Meet the dedicated team driving ADNRC's research and impact across Africa's drylands.
Executive Director & Senior Research Scientist
PhD in Environmental Science with 15+ years in dryland research.
Research Director, Water Security
Specialist in groundwater hydrology and dryland water systems.
Director, Community Engagement
Expert in participatory research and community-based adaptation.
Partner with us to advance sustainable dryland development through research, capacity building, and innovative solutions.