African Drylands Nexus Research Center
Water • Energy • Food • Ecosystems
Translating science into scalable, field-ready interventions across water, food, energy, and ecosystems
We blend rigorous science, open data, and participatory design to develop scalable, low-regret interventions that reduce vulnerability today while strengthening long-term sustainability.
At ADNRC, we believe that effective solutions emerge from the intersection of scientific evidence, community knowledge, and practical innovation. Our approach ensures that interventions are not only scientifically sound but also culturally appropriate, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable.
Grounding solutions in robust scientific research and data analysis to identify the most effective interventions for specific dryland contexts.
Engaging communities, governments, and stakeholders throughout the design process to ensure relevance, ownership, and sustainability.
Implementing small-scale pilots to test interventions, gather feedback, and refine approaches before scaling up.
Developing pathways for scaling successful interventions and integrating them into policies, programs, and institutions.
Explore our comprehensive portfolio of solutions addressing critical challenges at the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus in Africa's drylands.
Innovative approaches to enhance water availability, quality, and access in water-scarce dryland environments.
Climate-resilient agricultural practices and value chain innovations to enhance food security and livelihoods.
Integrated energy-water solutions to power development while minimizing environmental impact.
Nature-based solutions to restore degraded dryland ecosystems and enhance ecosystem services.
Digital tools and platforms to support evidence-based planning and decision-making.
Strengthening institutions and policies to enable sustainable dryland development.
Measuring progress and demonstrating tangible outcomes from our solution-oriented work across Africa's drylands.
Real-world examples of how our solutions are making a difference in dryland communities and ecosystems.
Implementing solar water pumping systems in Northern Kenya, providing reliable water access for 5,000 pastoralists and their livestock.
Introducing drought-resistant tree species with food crops to enhance soil fertility, biodiversity, and farmer resilience in dryland areas.
Partnering with pastoral communities to restore 10,000 hectares of degraded rangelands through managed grazing and reseeding.
Effective solutions require strong partnerships. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders to co-design, implement, and scale interventions.
We work with communities, county governments, research institutions, NGOs, and international agencies to develop solutions that are equitable, evidence-based, and scalable.
Partner with ADNRC to implement, scale, or adapt solutions for dryland resilience in your context.