Project overview
For the very first time, WWF-UK and British Red Cross have teamed up, thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Together, we’re working to restore 900 hectares of freshwater and mangrove habitats in Lamu, Kenya, helping to absorb carbon emissions, prevent soil erosion and protect communities from storms and floods. The project focuses on two key landscapes: Lake Kenyatta and the Southern Swamp.
Why we're doing it
In places like Lamu, most people depend on nature for their livelihoods. However, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. As natural ecosystems are degraded, local communities are left with fewer resources and less protection, making them increasingly vulnerable to flooding, storms and drought.
That’s why we’re working alongside WWF-Kenya and Kenya Red Cross to restore vital habitats that protect both people and nature. By strengthening natural defences, we’re helping to safeguard lives and livelihoods while creating healthier habitats for wildlife and marine life.
Our impact so far
Mangrove seedling planting began in June 2025, and in just three days more than 33,000 seedlings were planted across 10 hectares in the Mkunumbi area of the Southern Swamp. This exceeded the original target of 25,000 seedlings.
A global partnership
This first project in Lamu, Kenya, is part of a much larger global effort between Postcode Lottery Group, WWF and Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, responding to the scale and urgency of the climate and nature crises facing our world.
WWF and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement first joined forces in 2022 to help strengthen people’s resilience to climate change, prioritising those most vulnerable to its impacts.
Today, this global effort is supporting communities in Ethiopia, Mozambique, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya, all made possible thanks to funds raised by players of the Postcode Lotteries.
Together, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and nature to tackle one of the greatest challenges facing people and the planet.
