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Project updates

Follow the latest updates from Green Earth projects around the world, from reforestation milestones to community impact and biodiversity gains. We work alongside local farmers and communities to restore nature and build a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

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Planning a food forest: the foundations for long-term carbon integrity in Kenya

Green Earth has recently concluded the signing of an agreement for a new food forest initiative in Bungoma County, western Kenya. The project involves collaborating with local farmers using agroecological methods (mixing trees and cash crops) to...

Three steps driving Kenya’s forest comeback

The ‘short rains’ season in Kenya is always a crucial window for restoration. But this year, it was extraordinarily fruitful. Ideal weather played its part, but the results we achieved did not happen by chance. They are the outcome of a deliberate...

Local nurseries driving our reforestation in Kenya

The Hongera Reforestation Project is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: restoring forests by working hand in hand with the people who live closest to them. Our vision goes beyond planting trees—it is about rebuilding ecosystems, securing water...

A behind-the-scenes look at our cookstove production

In Kirinyaga County, Kenya, the hum of activity inside Green Earths cookstove facility tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and impact. Here, teams of trained artisans transform simple, locally sourced materials into life-changing...

New stoves, new beginnings: clean cooking for Maasai communities

In the shadow of the Kenyan highlands, a large group of 150 Maasai women gathers in Ereri village, Laikipia North. They are clad in vibrant coloured fabrics, and their layered beadwork shimmers in the sun. The colours pop against the dusty earth and...

The social impact of Green Earth’s projects

At Green Earth, our nature-based projects don’t just restore ecosystems—they create opportunity, income streams, and improved livelihoods for local communities. From Uganda to Cameroon and Kenya, our projects bring tangible, life-changing benefits...

Kenya Beehive Project: from sold out to scaling up

After selling out quickly last year, the Kenya Beehive Project has moved from ambition to action—and is now thriving. What began as a bold initiative to restore bee populations and support rural communities is now unfolding in full force across...

Ensuring impact: Kitchen performance testing for Green Earth’s cookstoves

At Green Earth, we are committed to ensuring that our projects deliver measurable and verifiable impact. The past weeks marked an important milestone for the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project in Kenya, as our team conducted Kitchen...

Green Earth’s Hongera cookstoves: transforming homes, health, and habitats

Energy-efficient cookstoves are a cornerstone of sustainable development, reducing wood consumption, improving air quality, and enhancing livelihoods. But what does it take to build a truly impactful cookstove project, from concept to long-term...

A firsthand look at our impact in Kenya

Our nature-based solutions are more than just projects—they are catalysts for lasting change, empowering communities and restoring ecosystems. Our Environmental Solutions Manager, Wienke Schouwink, recently embarked on a field visit to our project...

Building healthier homes: more cookstoves distributed in Kenya

We're thrilled to share another achievement in our ongoing efforts to bring 150,000 energy-efficient cookstoves to communities across Kenya. In late October in Kinamba, Laikipia West, 1,004 cookstoves were distributed to local families eager to...

DGB’s Hongera Reforestation Project: 600 hectares and growing

The Hongera Reforestation Project continues to achieve significant milestones in our mission to restore biodiversity and uplift communities through reforestation. We are excited to share the latest progress and our ambitious goals for the upcoming...

Every tree counts: monitoring the Hongera Reforestation Project

We're excited to share the latest developments from the Hongera Reforestation Project, where our commitment to restoring Kenya's natural landscapes is progressing with great promise. This large-scale nature-based project aims to restore previously...

From flame to future: sparking health and sustainability in Kenya's schools

At DGB Group (now Green.Earth), we're thrilled to announce the latest strides in our pioneering initiative, the Kenya Stoves for Schools Project. This groundbreaking endeavour aims to revolutionise the way schools in Kenya prepare meals, turning the...

The Hongera Reforestation journey unfolds in 2024

We are thrilled to share the latest milestones and upcoming developments in the Hongera Reforestation Project, our impactful nature-based solutions initiative in Kenya. As we embark on a journey to rejuvenate lands, our progress stands as a...

Green Earth's Kenya cookstove project: kicking off 2024 with sustainable impact

In our continuous journey towards a more sustainable and healthier planet, we're thrilled to share the latest milestones from our Kenya Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project. As we forge ahead, it's crucial to celebrate every step that brings...

The rich tapestry of trees in DGB’s reforestation projects: empowering local communities

Our planet provides a valuable resource vital to all life—forests. Forests, and the trees that form them, produce clean air and water, safeguard wildlife and biodiversity, and prevent soil degradation and desertification. They also act as crucial...

Meet Kenya's green heroes: the team behind the Hongera projects

In the heart of Kenya, the Mount Kenya Regenerative Agroforestry Project and the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project emerge as symbols of positive transformation. The reforestation project, a large-scale initiative in the catchment areas of...

DGB’s Hongera Cookstoves Project: making a green difference through gaming

In this project update, we uncover how the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project is driving global action, including its integration into the gaming market, while shedding light on the role of PlanetPlay, Subway Surfers, and J Balvin in...

Growing green: The Hongera Reforestation Project expands its nurseries in Kenya

Step into the heart of the Hongera Reforestation Project. As the sun casts its golden glow on the landscapes of Kenya, we are thrilled to share an exciting update on the Hongera Reforestation Project—an endeavour that holds great significance for...

Igniting impact: scaling up the Kenya cookstoves project

The Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project, a pioneering initiative in Kenya's Mt Kenya and Aberdare regions, aims to combat carbon emissions and deforestation by manufacturing and distributing locally-made energy-efficient cookstoves to local...

Empowering education through sustainability: Green Earth’s Stoves for Schools project in Kenya

Green Earth, a leader in transformative initiatives, is currently spearheading an innovative project in Kenya—the Stoves for Schools: improving health with children and preventing deforestation project. This project focuses on developing efficient...

From validation to transformation: DGB’s Kenya reforestation project making a lasting impact

DGB Group is deeply committed to implementing impactful nature conservation projects, and one such initiative is our reforestation project in Kenya—the Hongera Reforestation Project. As an organisation dedicated to sustainable development, DGB...

Preliminary design approved for Kenya cookstoves project

We are proud to announce that the Kenya cookstoves project (the Hongera Energy Efficient Cookstoves Project), led by DGB Group (now Green.Earth), has been listed on the Gold Standard, one of the leading carbon standards in the world. The Preliminary...

Project management team from Kenya visits the Netherlands

The DGB Kenya management team recently visited the Netherlands to meet with various stakeholders and partners in the country. The aim of the visit was to strengthen existing partnerships and explore new opportunities for collaboration. During their...