Garbage is blocking many of Nairobi's drains and waterways, worsening the effects of flooding, especially in the area around Mukuru, a low-income informal settlement. Here, the pilot project, funded by the Global Center on Adaptation, has established 10 fly farms. Millions of black soldier flies are being bred because they consume large amounts of organic garbage.
By reducing the amount of waste clogging drainage systems, the fly farms aim to lessen the impact of flash floods, potentially saving lives and property. This approach is particularly relevant for developing nations like Kenya, which face significant challenges in adapting to climate change due to limited financial resources, according to media reports.
The example of Mukuru shows how a variety of innovative strategies, if applied on a global scale, can mitigate the effects of climate change, the article points out.