ENVIRONMENT
The totality of circumstances surrounding an organism or group of organisms, especially the combination of external physical conditions that affect and influence the growth, development, and survival of organisms.
SHF and ENVIRONMENT
Bolivia
Environment preservation can be effective only if people inhabiting the environment are aware of the value (emotional and financial) of nature around them.
During capacity trainings Solid House Foundation Bolivia tries to emphasize the influence that the new way of living for the target Group will have on the environment. Through this the target group is equipped to develop in a sustainable manner a better quality of their life.
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Kenya-Nakuru
As the city’s fertile grounds have been used for building houses a serious food security threat has been created.. Because the location is far from the centre there is no infrastructure (waste collection, sewage, water and sanitation, etc) and the Municipality can’t provide this infrastructure, which leads to the ground polution. Thanks to a Strategic Housing Plan the government and other stakeholders can plan the destination for certain areas, and provide the necessary infrastructure.
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Kenya-Oloika
Thanks to the bio digester biogas will be used for cooking and lighting (instead of fire wood and batteries). This will not only protect the environment (no illegal logging, reduction of CO 2 emission , but will also reduce as well the operation and maintenance costs (financial advantage).
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Kenya-School-WASH
Thanks to the bio digester biogas will be used for cooking and lighting (instead of fire wood and batteries). This will not only protect the environment (no illegal logging, reduction of CO 2 emission , but will also reduce as well the operation and maintenance costs (financial advantage). The toilets used are low-flush, rainwater is collected and the grey water and fertiliser of the bio digester are used for the vegetable garden.
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Sudan
Environmental resources in Sudan, such as firewood and charcoal, are scarce and unequally distributed. Large parts of the country are arid and livelihoods are fragile. The different livelihood systems compete for the same forests, fertile land, and water. Moreover, environmental degradation in many parts of Sudan is closely linked to the causes of conflict. The impacts of displacement, cessation in livestock migration, and urbanisation have exacerbated the triggers for chronic cycles of conflict. In this fragile environment, thus, preventing environmental damage is crucial. Recovery needs to be robust enough to withstand future environment events such as drought and the ongoing impact of climate change and desertification. Our project is therefore carefully checked against environmental criteria in order to minimize and mitigate these negative effects on the environment in Sudan
