Like many other developing countries in the sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya is vulnerable to effects of climate change due to its dependence on rain fed agriculture that plays a big role in the growth of the economy through exports of cash crops like tea, coffee and other horticultural products, the country is also famous for its well-known abundant wildlife which thrive well in the savanna grasslands.

Environmental degradation has been increasing in the Kenya with massive clearing of forests for human settlement leading to high risk of soil erosion and desertification. The development of industries coupled with population pressure has significantly increased the pollution levels including air and water that the existing facilities are unable to handle. Poor agricultural practices have also led to unsustainable use of pesticides and chemicals thus pollution of rivers and the environment. Climate change therefore poses a threat to Kenya development socially and economically.

Environmental degradation problems cannot be resolved by policies/ law alone. Tackling social and environmental awareness is not easy, especially in developing countries, where there are many other important needs in the population. However according to Smith and Coad ed. 1996 , the major way to approach solving environmental problems on a sustainable basis is to bring about attitudinal and behavioral change in people through public participation in all stages of the education process. A well-informed and enlightened population will participate meaningfully in environmental planning, management and protection.

Proper environmental education for children and young people in Kenya will go a long way in developing the culture of environmental management from early age. For ESD to work there is need for a holistic approach towards the curriculum what actually its taught in the classrooms, there is need for a platform to educate and engage young people in environmental issues  through practical exposures.

For this reason we have teamed up as youths and plan to introduce a tree seedlings program in local primary schools where we shall involve young pupils in tree seedlings project.This project is ideal to help the pupils to relate and understand the need for forest conservation and tree planting from the proposed activities.

 Education for sustainable development is the answer because it prepares us (young generation) to enter the workforce, handle a crisis, be resilient, become responsible citizens who can adapt to change, recognize and solve local problems that have global roots.