Welcome to ILU Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action
Stewarding Creation. Shaping Resilience. Sustaining Hope.
About The Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action
The Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action at ILU equips transformative leaders for a climate-resilient Africa, grounded in Biblical stewardship and scientific rigor. We are a knowledge hub for sustainability innovation, policy engagement, community empowerment, and interdisciplinary education that links climate action with faith, justice, and development.
Vision
ILU Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action envisions achieving sustainability, environmental justice and climate resilience anchored in ethical leadership and stewardship in Africa and beyond.
Mission
The Mission of the Institute is to cultivate visionary leaders who are committed to environmental integrity and equitable resource management, rooted in Christlike values
What We Do - Organized Into Four Dynamic Pillars
Education & Capacity Building
Research & Innovation
Policy Advocacy & Thought Leadership
Community Engagement & Outreach
“Building Minds for a Greener Tomorrow”
Short Courses: Climate Change Adaptation, ESG & Green Leadership, Nature-Based Solutions, Climate Finance
Academic Programs (in development): Diploma in Sustainability, Postgraduate Certificate in Climate Leadership
Target Groups: Government agencies, MSMEs, Churches, NGOs, Corporations
“Scholarship for Action”
Climate Policy, Ecosystem Restoration, Green Tech
Student Research Labs, Open Data Repository
Partnerships with top research institutions.
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“Bridging Science, Scripture, and Society”
Policy Dialogues, Climate Justice Campaigns
Legal Analysis, Op-eds, Position Papers
ILU Policy & Civic Leadership Fellows
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“Sustainable Living Starts Here”
Climate Clubs in schools/churches
Youth & Women’s Forums, Awareness Campaigns
Field-Based Learning & Citizen Science
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Our Approach
Integrated. Contextual. Faith-Informed. Impact-Driven.
We blend academic rigor with practical solutions and ethical leadership. Guided by ILU’s core values; Integrity, Accountability, Passion for Excellence, Transformation. We connect climate literacy with economic empowerment, environmental justice, and spiritual formation.
Founding Story
The Institute of Sustainability was born from ILU’s deep commitment to Christlike leadership for societal transformation. It emerged in April 2024 in response to the serious climate related challenges gripping the Horn of Africa and the world. Faculty, students, and stakeholders envisioned a space where theology, science, and action converge — and asked:
What if faith-based institutions played a leading role in the climate change movement in Africa? That vision became The Institute of Sustainability and Climate Action: a beacon of hope for communities and a platform for justice-driven and values anchored innovation.
ILU Ethos & Stewardship Mandate
We are deeply rooted in ILU’s mission to develop Christlike leaders for Africa and the world. At The Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action, sustainability is not just environmental — it’s spiritual, ethical, and communal. Biblical Foundations: Genesis 1:28; 2:15 – Stewardship over creation, Micah 6:8 – Justice, mercy, and humility, Romans 8 – Creation groans for renewal, Matthew 25 – Faithfulness with resources
This ethos shapes our teaching, research, and public engagement — inspiring leaders to see climate action as worship, witness, and wise governance.
Contact Us
General Inquiries
communications@kenya.ilu.edu
Training & Collaborations
info@kenya.ilu.edu
Location
International Leadership University, Nairobi